Beautiful places in Kashmir you should visit
Your recreational visit to Srinagar will not finish if you stay away from enjoying a couple of side trips into the splendid countryside of Kashmir. The Switzerland of India, Kashmir is bombarded with snow in winter and flowers in spring.
Kashmir has no lack of pretty villages loaded with wooden homes with vivid rooftops all of the way. You can arrange tour with the support of local houseboat or hotel owners. If your budget doesn’t allow, it’s better to choose day excursions in Nordic buses. To get started, you must choose these famous tourist destinations in Kashmir.
Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or travelling with family or friends, Kashmir will entice you with its own beauty, and have you coming back for more time and again. While there are numerous attractions available in Kashmir, here are five of the more popular ones.
Srinagar: A must see on every tourist destination, Srinagar, the capital town of Jammu and Kashmir, provides a lot of activities from sailing around the Dal lake, to seeing the beautiful Mughal Gardens blossoming with exotic flowers, to trekking and bird viewing and also to water skiing. While there are a host of accommodation options available, no trip Kashmir is complete without a stay in a boat house.
Gulmarg: Also known as the Meadow of flowers, Gulmarg lives up to its title and how! Pay a visit to this beautiful city and be mesmerized with the spread of vibrant blossoms till as far as the eyes could see, with the towering trees and imperial snow-capped mountains for business.
In winters, Gulmarg transforms into a ski hotel with gondola rides offer to take in the panoramic views of the valley. Apart from skiing, you may even go for mountain biking and trekking. Stop by Sonamarg and you will be mesmerized by the stunning views and disperse of blossoms.
Sonamarg also has its share of exciting trekking routes varying from simple to the medium and to the more difficult, but every route equally magical and equally rewarding. And for people who want something easier, there are a host of paths and nature walks across the various resorts in the town.
Kupwara: Known as the crown of Kashmir, Kupwara entices with its beautiful meadows, alpine mountains and gushing clean water streams. Aside from idle nature walks and invigorating woods trails, visitors can also go to the neighboring Lolab valley, locally called’Wadi-e-Lolab’. The valley is famous for its fruit orchards, lake, springs and lush rice fields.
Pahalgam: Located on the banks of Lidder River at an altitude of 7,200 ft (2,200 m), Pahalgam is the beginning point of the yearly Hindu pilgrimage — Amarnath Yatra. One of the most popular tourist destinations in Kashmir, Pahalgam also supplies ideal setting for a variety of activities including hiking, trekking, and fishing.
Aru valley: Overlooking the imperial snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan mountain range, Aru valley is an exotic combination of clear blue sky, misty mountains, native pines, beautiful meadows and conifer forests. Aru Valley also forms the base for the Tarsar Marsar lake treks, considered amongst the most beautiful treks in the nation.
Tourists who would like to visit Kashmir can choose from a range of tours available. While choosing a good package from Kashmir tour packages, make sure it includes a well-versed tour guide that will take you to the popular and off-the-beaten places and enhance your experience with the history and lore of those areas. There are variety of Jammu and Kashmir Tour Packages to choose from.
