Kashmir The Jewel In The Crown Of Indian Map

By Author: Sanyukta Jain
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Kashmir is an amazing hill station and offers a spectacular view for visitors fascinating them with its magical spell of beauty. It will not be exaggeration to describe Kashmir as a heavenly place on earth. Kashmir situated in the northernmost part of India is located amidst the Himalayan Mountains which enhance the charm of the land all the more. The Kashmir valley, Jammu and Ladakh comprise and together form the union territory Jammu and Kashmir.

Kashmir is truly a heavenly place that anyone and everyone should visit. The place has perennial land bodies and lush green forest with chinar laden trees. Seeing all the beautifying and captifying things, truly Kashmir is said to be the 'Paradise on earth'.

The mythological stories state that Sage Kashyap drained a lake so that the Brahmins could stay there. This region was later known as Kashmir. For several centuries, Hinduism and Buddhism were the dominant religions of Kashmir. Kashmir was ruled by many dynasties like the Karkotas, Utpalas, Tantrins, Yaskaras, Guptas and Loharas among others.

There are many interesting places of tourists’ interest, the ...
... most important being the Gulmarg. Gulmarg is not merely a mountain resort with exceptional charm but also has the highest green golf course in the world at the altitude of 2,650m. The climb to Gulmarg begins through fir-covered hills. At one point generally known as the View point, visitors often stop to look out the spectacle of the snow covered mountain almost within touching distance.

Pahalgam the valley of shepherds is another outstanding visiting place in Kashmir. It is a premier resort cool even during the summers.

Srinagar, the summer capital of Kashmir thrives on the banks of the river Jhelum. Dal Lake in Srinagar is a famous tourist spot, and one of the most picturesque lakes in the country. It is full of 'Shikaras' or small boats ferrying people from the banks to the house boats. Another attraction of the city is the Mughal Gardens with its maple trees, terraced gardens, refreshing fountains and blooming flowers.

Kashmir is also home to many sanctuaries, national parks and biosphere reserves. Dachigam National Park, Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve, Hemis High Altitude Wildlife Sanctuary and Overa National Park are some of the places that highlight the rich flora and fauna of Kashmir.

Kashmir is also a favourite destination for honeymoon couples. With the beautiful snow peak mountains Kashmir valley is one of the most beautiful and romantic destinations in India. Beautiful white snow peaks, green meadow, valleys and calm lakes makes Kashmir the preferred location for romantic honeymoon.

In Kashmir everybody can enjoy holiday with unlimited fun and joy. Excellent climatic conditions, beautiful valleys, green meadows dazzling wild flowers, snow-clad mountains, fruit orchards, scenic lakes, manicured gardens, spilling & gushing waterfalls etc make it the perfect holiday destination for all kinds of tourists whether they are adventure lovers, nature lovers, honeymooners or leisure vacationers. The entire Kashmir valley attracts tourists throughout the year with its exquisite beauty created by the magical mountainous landscape. The natural beauty is the real charm of the land that enhances the Kashmir tour with visual glories offering an enduring natural tourism.

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