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Kashmir

“Venice of The East”

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General Information• Common Languages – Urdu,

Kashmiri, Dogri• Season for Travel Kashmir Valley (whole Year) Some Hill Places only in summer• Clothing – Light Woolens in

summer, Heavy Woolens in winter

• Comes Under Jammu & Kashmir State, India Country

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How To Reach There !By mode of AirwaySrinagar now has an International Airport and direct weekly flights are operating from Dubai. All major airlines operate regular daily flights to here from New Delhi and other major cities in India. Srinagar Airport is 14 kms from the city.

By mode of Road wayNational Highway, 1-A, connecting Srinagar with Jammu (300 kms) is an all-weather road. Jammu in turn is connected to many parts of Northern India, including New Delhi. Buses and all types of Taxis to Srinagar are available from Jammu railway station and city centre. Various Tourist Taxi Strands, in the Srinagar City, have recently upgraded their fleet, and taxis can be hired for touring Srinagar city or various resorts in Kashmir.

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By mode of RailwayJammu Tawi, a major railway junction of North India, and Udampur in Jammu province, Srinagar’s nearest railhead (202 kms) receive a large number of trains from most parts of India. Trains are operating within Kashmir valley from Anantnag to Baramulla. Kashmir is being connected by rail with Jammu and the project is expected to be commissioned within the next 5-7 years. To Travel in This Train is also a major attraction.

Kashmir Railway

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Where To Stay !HotelsIn Srinagar, there are hotels to suit every requirement in terms of price, location and facilities. The most desirable location for a hotel is considered the Boulevard, which overlooks the Dal Lake. Hotel rooms that overlook the lake cost more than those opening in the opposite direction. Dalgate, which is fairly central for shopping and nearest to the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC), has mostly budget accommodation. Some good hotels are also located in Sonawar and Rajbagh, which are largely residential areas within 2 kms of the TRC. Also there are several hotels on Residency Road, which is right in the middle of a shopping centre, very close to the TRC. Lal Chowk, in the city’s centre, has several medium category hotels, mostly preferred by visiting traders.

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Tourist Lodges & HutsStaying in huts particularly at hill Stations is a different experience providing an environment most suitable for observing nature in absolute calmness in the woods. Kashmir is also endowed with majestic alpine forests and most of the huts are around the hill stations like Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg and even at distant places of natural beauty abound with alpine trees and distinctive flora and fauna providing a breathtaking landscape for nature lovers and equally merry travellers.

Tourist Lodge at Sonamarg

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HouseboatMany tourists are attracted to Srinagar by the charm of staying on a houseboat, which provides the unique experience of living on the water in a cedar-panelled elegant bedroom, with all the conveniences of a luxury hotel. Every standard houseboat provides a balcony in the front, a lounge, dining room, pantry and 3 or more bedrooms with attached bathrooms.

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Traditional Cuisine Rich and redolent with the flavour of the

spices used –cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, saffron, etc.

Kashmiri food can be the simple meal of a family, or a 36-course wedding banquet called Wazawan. The staple diet of every Kashmiri is rice, the most preferred being the dense, slightly sticky grained Kashmir variety, which is prized in the Valley.

Kashmir is famous for its Wazwan, predominantly non-vegetarian. Mutton, chicken and fish are of prime importance cuisines..

Instead of sweets Kehwah, Persian tea, is served after wazwan which is usually served 7 to 10 courses at weddings and parties- a sign of lavish hospitality.

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One can enjoy there by doing• Skiing• Horse riding• Cable car, Chair Lift Ride• Trekking• River Rafting• Golfing• Rock Climbing• Boating• Shopping on Floating Market• Watching Sunset over Lake/hill• Bird Watching• Thrill/Adventure of ecotourism• Helicopter Ride

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ATTRACTIONSIn the region of Kashmir Valley Dal lake (most famos lake in India and Market on water) Manasbal lake (Deepest lake in Kashmir) Shalimar Bagh Nishat Bagh Pari Mahal / Chashma Shahi Garden

In the region of Upper Kashmir Gulmarg Pahalgam Sonmarg Hari Parbat Amarnath Temple Yusmarg

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Dal Lake“Jewel in the crown of Kashmir”It is famous for Walk on freeze Lake (in winter), floating gardens, Houseboats, magnificent view of Sunset, Market on Water.

People playing Cricket game on Frozen Dal Lake’s Crust

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Manasbal LakeFamous for Deepest Lake (13mtr.) in Kashmir, largenumber of Lotus Flowers,Bird Watching over Lake

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Shalimar BaghA subtle air of leisure and repose, a romantic indefinable spell, pervades the royal Shalimar: this leafy garden of dim vistas, shallow terraces, smooth sheets of falling water, and wide canals, with calm reflections broken only by the stepping stones across the streams, we reach here only by shikara (Boat)..

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Nishat BaghNishat garden, the garden of Delight, the largest Mughal Garden on Dal-Lake was laid out 1632 A.D. It is located on Dal-Lake .The garden had originally 12 terraces. Enchanting central water channel, rippling fountains in large tanks and channels and sparkling cascades amidst bountiful colours, lush lawns and mighty chinars.

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Pari mahal / chasma shahi mahalThe Mahal Built for the meditation and summer residence ofmughals , water now been restored to its glory with captivating terraced gardens, motorable road up to the garden and wonderful lighring effects which look marvelous and captivating at night.

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Gulmarg“heartland of winter sports in India”It is located 52 km from Srinagar. It is famous for highest ski slopes in Asia,5 km long Ski lift takes us at an altitude of 3,950 m, Here one can enjoy Ride of world’s 2nd highest cable car “Gulmarg Gondola”, Best Green Land for golfing,horse riding is also done in summers.

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Activities in Gulmarg

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Sonamarg“the meadow of Gold”It is situated at a distance of 84 kms from Srinagar, Sonamarg is the base of a major trek that passes along several mountain lakes –Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar and Gangabal. Sonamarg is also the take off station for the drive to Ladakh across the Zojila, a major pass in the GreatHimalayanRange, through which the Srinagar-Leh Road passes. Sonamarg is also a base for undertaking the yatra to the holy Amarnath cave.

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Pahalgam“The Valley of Shephards”One of the most popular Hill station of India, 95km from srinagar & 45km from Anantnag, " The Valley of Shepherds" Situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder river, Pahalgam (2,130 m) was once a humble shepherd's village with breathtaking views. Now it is Kashmir's premier resort, cool even during the height of summer when the maximum temperature does not exceed 25 deg C.

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Activities in Pahalgam

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Cultural FestivalsDumhalIt is a famous dance in the Kashmir valley, performed by men of the Wattal region. The women perform the Rouff, another traditional folk dance. Kashmir has been noted for its fine arts for centuries, including poetry and handicrafts. Shikaras, traditional small wooden boats, and houseboats are a common feature in various lakes and rivers across the Valley. It is perform on Set Occasions.

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Amarnath -Holy Cave (Amarnathji Yatra)“a journey to faith”Every Year Shri Amarnathji Yatra will commence from both the routes, of Pahalgam and Baltal. The Antm Darshan will held on Raksha Bhandhan.

Situated in a narrow gorge at the farther end of Lidder valley, Amarnathji stands at 3,888 m and is 45 km from Pahalgam and 141 km from Srinagar. Though the original pilgrimage subscribes that the yatra be undertaken from Srinagar, the more common practice is to begin the journey from Pahalgam.

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Happy Journey