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tourist attractions in kashmir Tourist Attractions In Kashmir is a land where myriad holiday ideas are realised. In winter, when snow carpets the mountains, there is skiing, tobogganing, sledge-riding, etc. along the gentle slopes. In spring and summer, the honey-dewed orchards, rippling lakes and blue skies beckon every soul to sample the many delights the mountains and valleys have to offer. Golfing at 2,700 m above the sea, water - skiing in the lakes and angling for prized rainbow trout, or simply drifting down the willow fringed alleys of lakes in shikaras and living in gorgeous houseboats are some of the most favoured ones - Kashmir Tourism.
Dal Lake : The fabled sweet water lake is one of the most well known tourist destinations of Kashmir. Thelake is an intricate waterway divided into three parts - Gagri bal, Lokut Dal and Bod Dal, by a series of causeways. It is the Jewel in the crown of the Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation and is eulogised by poets and praised abundantly by the tourists. The lake is 6.4 km long and 4 km wide. The Dal Lake is host to world famous Shikaras and Houseboats which vie with each other with eye catching names. Dal Lake changes its moods and scenery throught the day and after every few kilometers. It is lined with world famous Boulevard road. Two small islands within the lake are popular picnic spots. Sona lank (silver island) and Rupa lank (gold island) which are also known as Char Chinar because they both have 4 Chinar trees on them. Tourists can enjoy Shikara rides, Kayaking and canoeing, Angling ( a license is required), or they can stay and experience Kashmir Tourist Places hospitality aboard the numerous houseboats. A shikara cruise with snow capped mountains in the backdrop and through the luxuriant Mughal gardens, bring back the old splendor and show of “the Dal” in its most resplendent colors. Trek upto Shankarcharya through city forest area. Also shopping can be undertaken on the shopping mall at the Boulevcard road or you can simply cycle around the lake on Boulevard and observe the lake in its full grandeur.
Mughal Garden : There are numerous large and small gardens or "Baghs" scattered in and around Srinagar. With terraced lawns, cascading fountains, bright colourful flowerbeds with the panorama of the Dal in front of them - the three Mughal Gardens of Chesma shahi, Nishat and Shalimar are the Mughal Emperors' concept of paradise and are today very popular places for picnics and excursions. Shalimar Bagh : The most beautiful of all the Mughal gardens, Shalimar Baghwas built for Nur Jahan, by her husband Jehangir in 1616. The gardens are straight out of a fairy tale. The Garden has four terraces and is 539x182 meters and gets water from Harwan Lake through canal which is lined with around 150 fountains which dazzle with their display and electric lights add charm to the beautiful atmosphere. The top most of the four terraces called the “Abode of Love”, was reserved for the emperor and the ladies of court. The Garden blooms with innumerable varities of flowers in spring and autmn.
Nishat Bagh - The garden of spring : These magnificent gardens designed by Nur Jahan's brother Asaf Khan, were laid down in 1633 and are among the largest of the Mughal gardens. It is situated on the banks of world famous Dal-Lake in the backdrop of Zabarwan hills . This garden commands magnificient view of the lake. The Garden is Terraced with beautiful water channel flowing right in the middle, beautiful lawns, beautiful flowers and fountains. Nishat Garden lies in Srinagar district and it is 11 Kms from the dstrict headquarters. Shikara riding can be undertaken to Nehru Park from the Garden. Chasma Shahi - The Royal Fountains : Close to Srinagar is the smallest of the Mughal gardens. It is near the Oberoi Hotel. This garden is attributed to Shah Jahan and is set in beautiful surroundings. The cool water of the spring is highly refreshing and digestive. Pari mahal - House of the Fairies : Located just above the Chasma Shahi lie the ruins of this astronomical observatory built by Dara Shikho, a Mughal emperor and Aurangzeb’s elder brother. Pari Mahal offers a fine view of the Dal Lake and has beautiful terraced garden, which has been renovated in the recent past.
Nasim Bagh : Built by Akbar in 1586, these are the oldest of Kashmir’s Mughal gardens. It is a beautiful camping ground which is however restricted these days. This garden offers a splendid view of the Dal lake. Harwan Lake : Harwan Lake is a clean and pure water lake, set among the mountains, with its dark green waters reflecting the lofty peaks of Mahadeo. The surrounding scenery is some of the best in valley. The water of Harwan lake is fed to huge garden lined with flower beds and massive Chinar trees via a beautiful canal flowing right through the middle. There is not much clutter of fountains and other fancy things rather it has vast big green carpeted green lawns which form an ideal spot for picnics. This spot is very popular with the locals for picnics and excursions. It also seves as take off point for visiting Wild life sanctuary of Dachi Gam and starting point of climb upto Mahadev Mountain. Pahalgam : World famous hill station is 45 Kms. from the District Head Quarter at Anantnag and located on the banks of river Lidder at an altitude of 7200 ft. from sea level. Pahalgam is one among the five tehsils of Anantnag district and tehsil head quarters are located in the main town of Pahalgam. Once a great tourist puller and favourite place for shooting of Bollywood films is perhaps the best health resort in the country. Pahalgam also serves as base camp for the famous Amarnath Ji Yatra .
Gulmarg : Gulmarg's -aka "meadow of flowers'- legendary beauty, prime location and proximity to Srinagar naturally make it one of the premier hill resorts in the country. It is located in the Baramulla district of Kashmir at an altitude of 2,730 m. Gulmarg is 56 km southwest from the capital city of Srinagar and is close to the Indo-Pakistan border. A huge cup-shaped lush green meadow, Gulmarg looks like something out of a fantasy, and in spring, the green meadows are dotted with colourful bluebells, daisies, forget-me-nots and buttercups. |
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