The magnificent U-shaped valley of Kashmir, lying in the northern extreme of India, is part of the western Himalayas and stands between the countries of Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan. This mountainous region is filled with green pastures, large freshwater lakes, glaciers, streams, and high-altitude peaks, making it ideal for Kashmir tour packages for nature lovers to venture here and experience what other places have been missing. The peaceful and heavenly environment makes you whisper to your soul,, while the charming scenes make you surrender to them.
Kashmir for Nature Lovers
The magnificent U-shaped valley of Kashmir lying in the northern extreme of India is part of the western Himalayas and stands between the countries of Pakistan, China and Afghanistan. This mountainous region is filled with green pastures, large freshwater lakes, glaciers, streams and high-altitude peaks. This makes it idle for nature lovers to venture here and get what other places have missing. The peaceful and heavenly environment makes you whisper to your soul while the charming scenes make you surrender to them.
Facts and importance
1. Kashmir is among the most beautiful places on Earth.
2. It has a population of about 4 million, the majority being Muslims.
3. It has one of the highest-altitude cable cars in the world.
4. It grows the finest saffron and is the third-largest saffron producer in the world.
5. Home to the largest Tulip Garden in Asia.
6. Has the world’s tallest railway bridge located over the Chenab River.
7. It has the rarest and highest-quality sapphires in the world.
8. High-quality apples grown in the region are among the best in the world.
9. A very important strategic area for the countries of China, Pakistan, and India.
10. It is the origin place of the Jhelum River, which is a major water source for Pakistan.
11. It has a unique ethnicity, which adds to the cultural diversity of India.
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A Peek at the Paradise
The Valley of Kashmir can be imagined as a land surrounded by tall, snow-clad mountains, in between which rivers and streams flow and form majestic lakes in which a Shikara ride (local wooden boat) is equal to a scene from heaven. The beautiful lush green meadows and dense forests with glacial lakes are a perfect combination that is healing to the eyes. The local culture adds a different touch to the landscape, with people wearing long traditional attires called Pheran, warming themselves with a charcoal-filled pot called ‘Kangri’, and drinking the local pink-colored ‘Nun chai’. All this creates a place of serenity, peace, and exploration that is disconnected from the busy world.
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Tasty Cuisine
In the dreamland of Kashmir, giving your taste buds a taste of local cuisine lets you localize yourself fully in the Kashmiri culture. The most famous delicacies include the previously mentioned ‘Nun chai’, the mouth-watering ‘Harissa’ (dish made by grinding meat till it becomes a paste), the nutrient-rich ‘Kehwa’ (A kind of green tea, prepared using cinnamon, cardamom, saffron, and dry fruits), and Wazwan (a combination of many dishes prepared by a local chef called ‘Waza’). Leafy green dishes such as Haakh, Sochal, Haandh, Paalak, and Nunnar taste like heavenly foods. Kashmiri Pulau is also a treat to make your vacation tasty.
Best resorts:
Pahalgam
Lying in the Anantnag district of the Kashmir valley and 99 kilometers away from the main city of Srinagar, this is one of the most visited, most famous, and most relaxing places in Kashmir. This hill station has green meadows, the gushing Lidder Stream which flows between the hills, an amusement park for every kind of fun, and a mini zoo to sight the famous snow leopard, Himalayan black and brown bears, and common leopards. Not stopping there, it has famous destinations that include Baisaran, Chandanwari, Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, and Lidderwat. This place makes the nature lovers fall in love with it.
Gulmarg
This is a hill station located in the Baramulla district of Kashmir, only 40 kilometers away from Srinagar, it offers large meadows, a pro-level golf course, beautiful trekking destinations, and luxury guest houses. The name ‘Gulmarg’ means ‘meadow of flowers’. Mughal ruler Akbar, used to collect many varieties of wild flowers from this place and hence the name Gulmarg. This place is listed among the best places in Kashmir and is the most visited in the winter season when it turns into the 7th best ski resort in Asia, ranked by CNN.
Doodhpathri
Doodhpathri means the ‘land of milk’ and is given this name because of a folklore that suggests that a mystic roamed here in search of water and struck the ground with his stick, which then made a stream of milk emerge from the ground. This destination is also famous and is located in the Budgam district of Kashmir, a mere 42 kilometers from the city. This beauty has green meadows, the milky Doodganga stream flowing through it, a playful area for kids with swings and other rides, and small, cozy huts for staying at the place. The route to this place is filled with local food stalls falling alongside the road, offering Kehwa and Nun chai to travelers. Nature lovers should not miss this escape.
The gleam of the city
There is of course the famous city of Kashmir, Srinagar. It hosts an international airport, the Indira Gandhi International Airport, and the biggest trade center of Kashmir called Lal Chowk where tourists love to shop the unique handicrafts of the valley. The famous Dal Lake is also a part of it, which is thronged by a huge number of both foreign and local tourists. Then there is the Mughal architecture which includes the Mughal gardens of Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Pari Mahal, and Cheshma Shahi. The largest Tulip garden in Asia is located here. This metropolitan area looks beautiful at night with the colorful lights shining everywhere. Nature lovers ought to visit and explore this city.
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