Best Tourists Places To Visit in Kashmir

Kashmir known worldwide for its pristine beauty lies between the Himalayan Range and Pir Panjal mountain range. It has a variety of terrains ranging from snow capped mountains to beautiful rivers. Kashmir is one of the famous tourist destinations in India and following are few places to visit.

Dal Lake

The most famous tourist place in Srinagar is Dal Lake which is also known as Lake of Flowers. Shore of the lake is covered with houseboats, hotels and floating restaurants and visitors can rent these and enjoy sailing in the lake. Dal Lake is also an important source of commercial operations in fishing and water plant harvesting. During winters the temperature of the area dips to -10C or more which freezes the lake.

Shalimar Bagh

Shalimar Bagh was constructed by Mughal Emperor Jehangir for his wife Noor Jahan in 1619 A.D. Located on the banks for Dal Lake, it the largest Mughal Garden in Kashmir. The garden has tall Chinar trees, Persian Lilacs and Blossming cheery trees which enhances its beauty and draws a large number of tourists. The Emperor and his wife used to spend their summers in Shalimar Bagh.

Gulmarg

Gulmarg is also known as the snow paradise in Kashmir. It looks like a green field with bushes of wild flowers blending into snow clad mountains makes is a sheer poetry in nature. During winters it is completely covered in snow which makes it hub for winter adventures like snowboarding, heli-skiing, off-piste skiing. It is declared as 7^th best for skiing in Asia.

Sonmarg

Sonmarg or “The meadow of Gold” is one of the most picturesque views in Kashmir. Snow clad mountains, green grassland often makes it heavenly. It also one of the base point starting Amarnath Yatra. There are many adventurous activities conducted on the tourist’s spot which includes river rafting, zorbing and trekking. The winters make it inaccessible in winters due to heavy snowfall and avalanches.

Pahalgam

Surrounded by snow covered Himalayan peak, valley and gushing Lidder River, Pahalgam is one of the beautiful and majestic land of Kashmir. It is engulfed with breathtaking views of golfing destinations is popular around the world. Known for its stunning landscapes Pahalgam is often seen in many Bollywood movies.

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