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Tulip festival is held annually in the month of April when tulips are in full bloom. The garden looks like a silken carpet of bright colored sprawling tulips. Best time to visit is March-April.  “Agar firdous baroye zameen ast, hami asto, hami asto hami ast” – Amir-e-Khusru Dehluvi (If there is paradise on earth, It is here, it is here, it is here) The Lake City(kashmir) Srinagar is located in the heart of the Kashmir valley at an altitude of 1,730 m above sea level, spread on both sides of the river Jhelum. The Dal and Nagin lakes enhance its picturesque setting, while the changing play of the seasons and the salubrious climate ensures that the city is equally attractive to visitors around the year. A wonderful group of Kashmiri girls in traditional Pheran performing the Kashmiri folk dance. Jammu And Kashmir is the most beautiful part in the South Asia. 'Kashmir' which has always been a controversial topic, is not a place which it might seem to be.. Kashmir is very rich in its culture and heritage. The beautiful land wrapped by mighty mountains has a fantastic history. The history backs to the epic times. When the Kambojas rules over kashmir, a republic form of rule under the kingship of King Kamboj. The capital city was Rajapura. I will always remember Ladakh for its colours. The mountains, rivers, lakes, gompas (Buddhist monasteries) and even the quaint little houses have distinctive hues.  I will always remember Ladakh for its colours. The mountains, rivers, lakes, gompas (Buddhist monasteries) and even the quaint little houses have distinctive hues. But more importantly, believe it or not, I too changed colours in Ladakh. Water Rafting Pahalgam Kashmir can be a part of your any tour program with us or you can do it as a separate option even if you are travelling on your own.The stretch for 2.5 km white water rafting Pahalgam  ( lidder joy ride ) , 5 km White Water Rafting Pahalgam ( lidder long ride ) and 8 km White Water Rafting Pahalgam (extra long ride ) with grade II to III and IV rapids on Lidder River which flows from Pahalgam is located at Varganpal bridge , Varganpal bridge  and langanbal  Bridge, 12 km,12 km and 3 Km  from Pahalgam and 72 km ,72 km and 88 km from Srinagar respectively. Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state in India. In the seventeenth century the Mughal emperor Jahangir set his eyes on the valley of Kashmir. He said that if paradise is anywhere on the earth, it is here, while living in a houseboat on Dal Lake.Gar firdaus, ruhe zamin ast, hamin asto, hamin asto, hamin ast.If there is ever a heaven on earth, its here, its here, its here. In Jammu and Kashmir the most important tourist places are Kashmir, Srinagar, the Mughal Gardens, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Jammu, and Ladakh. Some areas require a special permit for non-Indians to visit.

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Friday, 15 August 2014

Kashmir Tourism - Have you seen the Paradise on Earth ?


Kashmir is rightly said the paradise on the earth and the Kashmir Tourismindustry is the Fastest growing industry of J&K.In our previous post, we have discussed about the Kashmir Tourism and the Top 5 Places to visit in Kashmir.The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation(JKTDC) looks after the Tourism industry in Kashmir and is offering Online Booking of Hotel's Huts and several other facilities to Tourists who visit the Kashmir.So if you are planning to visit Kashmir, then it is must read article as it introduces you with the popular Kashmir Tourism attractions.

Militancy and its Effect on Kashmir Tourism !


Cross Border Terrorism and Militant activities began to rise in 1989 and the Kashmir Tourism falls under the grip of Terrorism.Before 1989, the Tourism Industry is the major source of Income for the Thousands of Kashmiris.There were harsh orders by the Kashmiri extremists to the Tourists to the follow their Rules and Regulations.Prior to Militancy, Kashmir is Favourite Destination for Bollywood Films and Sight Seeing for Travellers.

A Recent Bollywood Make " Lamha " starring Sanjay Dutt and Bipasha Basu picturizes the Current situation in Kashmir and its effects on the Kashmir Tourism.

Effects on Amarnath Yatra


The worst effect of Militancy was seen in 1991, when Amaranth Yatra was banned from 1991 to 1995 following the threat by Militants.But in 1996, the militants had given the assurance that they would not target Pilgrims who wish to perform the Amarnath Yatra. 

2000 Massacre


In 2000, 30 Innocent Amaranth Pilgrims were killed by Militants in Pahalgam when they were on their way to Amarnath Holy cave.The attack was led by Laskhar-e-Toiaba (LET).The killings were widely condemned by all sections of society

Normalcy Returns and its effects on Kashmir Tourism


A question is always asked, Who lose the most in the Militancy era since 1989, the answer is neither India nor Pakistan, but only Kashmir and Kashmirs.Kashmir Tourism Industry is worst hit by Pakistan Sponsored Cross Border Terrorism.But Since 2004, the Ministerial Level Talks between India and Pakistan had shown some good results and normalcy again return to Kashmir

The effect of Normalcy in Kashmir begin to show and in 2009, the Kashmir became one of the top tourist destinations in India.In 2012, close to 7.5 lakh tourists including 23,000 foreigners had visited the Kashmir and taking into account the same trend, it is expected that 10 Lakh to 12 lakh tourists are likely visit Kashmir in 2012.These growing number of Tourist really rejuvenates Kashmir Tourism.
 

Top Kashmir Tourism Destinations


Kashmir itself is a paradise on earth, and the place has been blessed with Charming and euending Beauty and Glory.The Mughual Emperorer, Shah Jahan said in the the prasie of Kashmir that "Gar firdaus, ruhe zamin ast, hamin asto, hamin asto, hamin ast". means If there exists a heaven on earth, it is here (Kashmir).




Some of the Popular Kashmir Tourism attractions are:


  • Dal Lake: The World  Famous Lake with Houseboats and Shikaras sailing over it
  • Mughual Gardens: Famous Gardens bulit at the time of Mughuals.
  • Chashma Shahi: 
  • Pari Mahal
  • Sharnkracharaya Temple
  • Khir Bhawaini
  • Gulmarg
  • Pahalgam
  • Sonmarg
  • Yusmarg
 The List is endless and these are only the most traversed Tourist Destinations in Kashmir.