If God truly exists, you can find him vacationing in Jammu & Kashmir. The state is no stranger to the compliments for its divine beauty. Amidst the border tension, presence of the military and internal disturbance, the state of Jammu & Kashmir has never failed to attract tourists from around the world. Those who have visited Kashmir have become its lovers and those who have not; J&K is their dream destination. The lush flower valley, snow clad mountains, natural lakes, the Moghul and Tulip Gardens have all added up to the untainted beauty of Jammu & Kashmir. This northern state of India is blessed with many well -known beautiful destinations and also with gems yet to be discovered by travellers and tourists.
Kashmir during winter
Photo by Utkarsh Mittal
The sight of cascading streams of Jhelum and Indus rivers along the roads of Kashmir is mesmerising and the sound of gushing waters soothing. Srinagar, the summer capital of the state, is situated on the bank of Jhelum River. The city is home to the famous Dal Lake, where you can spot and enjoy the ride of canopied Shikara boats. The floating vegetable market, lavish houseboats, bountiful flora and fauna, Char Chinars, Nishat and Shalimar Baghs bring alive a ravishing picture of Srinagar. Adding to the city’s blissfulness are the Hazaratbal Shrine, Jama Masjid and Shankracharya Temple.
Canopied Shikara boats in Dal Lake
Houseboats of Kashmir
Hazratbal Shrine
Situated around 52kms away from Srinagar is Gulmarg, meadow of flowers. The hill station is nestled within the Himalayan Peaks and provides with alluring scenery. Adventure fanatics can indulge themselves in skiing, trekking, horse riding, snowboarding, golfing, fishing and mountain biking at Gulmarg. Gulmarg is also known for Gulmarg Gondola, Asia’s highest and longest cable car.
Gulmarg provides with alluring scenery of the Himalayas
Photo by Anurag Naik
Gulmarg Gondola in Gulmarg is the world's second highest operating