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| Paradise On Earth |
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Nestling in the lap of the dazzling, snow capped Himalayas; the Kashmir valley is undoubtedly a jewel in India 's crown . It is a multi-faceted diamond, changing its hues with the seasons - always extravagantly beautiful. An inspiration for so much art, music and poetry, Kashmir is also a honeymooner's paradise, a nature lover's wonderland and a shopper's dream come true. And once you have visited Kashmir , you will agree that what began as a dream lives on as an unforgettable experience. |
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SHRINAGAR, The state capital, is situated at an altitude of 1730m above sea level. The beauty of the valley has lured visitors for ages and it still bears the hallmark of Mughals. A Shikara ride in the Dal lake is one of the most soothing and relaxing aspects of a holiday in Kashmir . |
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How to reach? |
| By Air |
| Different Airlines operate regular daily flights to Srinagar from Delhi, Mumbai and Jammu . |
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| By Rail |
| The nearest railhead for Srinagar is Jammu Tawi (305 kms) where trains arrive from Delhi , Calcutta , Pune, Mumbai, Kanyakumari, Ahmedabad, etc. |
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| By Road |
| National Highway 1-A, connecting Srinagar with Jammu is a good, all-weather road with several sharp inclines and hairpin bends. |
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Sightseeing / Timeout |
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• Dal Lake
• Mughal gardens
• Chashme Shahi garden
• Nishaat bagh
• Shalimar Bagh
• Hazratbal Mosque
• Shankaracharya Temple
• Hari Parbat fort
• Gurudwara Chhatti Padshahi |
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| Getaways |
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Gulmarg (56 kms) :
Gulmarg is not merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty but also has the highest green golf course in the world, at an altitude of 2,650 m, and is the country's premier ski resort in the winter. |
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2. Pahalgam : 96 kms east of Srinagar and 2400 m in altitude, it was initially a shepherd's village. An ideal delight for the trekkers, one can also cultivate a new hobby of fishing in Pahalgam. |
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3. Sonmarg (80kms) : It is a quiet valley carved by the Sindh river and encircled by the placid lakes and awesome glaciers. The journey to Sonmarg is an enchanting wonderland of nature's beauty. |
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| 4. Vaishnodevi : 61 kms from Jammu and 13 kms trek from Katra lies the Vaishnodevi temple. |
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5. Khir Bhawani : located 65 kms away from Srinagar is the famous temple of Mata .
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| Kashmiri handicrafts are prized everywhere for their exquisite craftsmanship. Kashmir carpets, in both wool and silk with their Persian design, are a lifetime investment and the shoppers' selection range from the simple to the most extraordinarily intricate patterns handed down the generations Then there are papier-mâché items ranging from jewellery boxes to mirror frames, a range of intricately carved walnut wood furniture and accessories, stone jewellery boxes, beautiful woolen shawls, crewel embroidery on furnishing material sold by the meter and more. Srinagar is the only place in the country which produces Saffron |
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