Kashmir: Switzerland of India

Splendid snow covered Himalayan mountains, lush green trees, beautiful landscapes, enchanting and mesmerizing plantation, and scenic views make Kashmir, a must visit place for everyone. Every year a large number of tourist visit Kashmir to spend the time to explore nature and enjoy peace. From char Dham yatra to Himalayan trecks, from breathtaking viewpoints to serene valleys Kashmir is undoubtedly an incredible place. Its ancient shrines and monasteries. Vaishno Devi, Amarnath, Shankaracharya temple attracts a large number of tourists.

One can explore the colorful gardens and valleys of Kashmir. There are many options that make Kashmir a perfect destination for holiday. skiing, sledding, mountain biking, paragliding, Cable Car, white water rafting, and camel safari, Sight-Seeing, Explore the lakes on Shikara and Buy Kashmiri Saffron and nuts. There are much more to explore in Kashmir. Lies between the great Himalayan range and Pir Pranjal, Kashmir is a beautiful place with pure bliss. Kahwah Tea, Meat with Kashmiri pulao, homemade Rista, Qabargaah and Shab Deg a dish cooked with turnip and meat, left to simmer overnight.

Places to Explore

Jammu

Serene and surreal are the words that perfectly define this place. Home to various tourist attractions, Jammu has a lot to offer to its tourist. Jammu, The city of shrines with enticing fragrances that comes from the wonderful cuisine and lofty mountains with lots of adventure and eye catchy landscapes. Settled alongside the lofty Pir Panjal Foothills, the district of Jammu set up at the southern area of Jammu & Kashmir state.

Patnitop

Beautiful fir trees, exquisite landscapes and scenic views of Patnitop will take you to a completely new world. A splendid hill station situated in the Udhampur district set up in Jammu and Kashmir state. It is located on the of Shivalik range of Himalayas, it is on the elevation of 2024 m near to the river Chenab.

Srinagar

Also known as heaven on earth, Srinagar is truly one of the most enticing places on the earth. Lush green hills, beautiful lakes, snow-covered peaks, Srinagar is a must place to visit once in your lifetime. Renowned as the Heaven on Earth the city is an abundance of wonderful landscapes. The capital of Jammu and Kashmir it is located at the banks of Jhelum River. It has pleasant weather all over the year.

Gulmarg

Gulmarg never fails to allure tourists with its magnificent beauty and snow covered peaks. When in Gulmarg, don’t miss to take a ride on the world’s second-highest cable car. Gulmarg is situated on the elevation of 2730 m above the sea level, enclosed by lofty mountains, green landscapes, dense forests, and valleys.

Sonamarg

One of the most popular tourist destinations in Kashmir, Sonamarg is a hill station nestled with the majestic Himalayan peaks against the cerulean sky. It is a beautiful town encircled with snow-capped blossom fields with calm lakes and magnificent glaciers. Numerous mountain lakes such as Gadsar, Satsar, Gangabal, Vishansar, and Kishansar are located in Sonamarg.

Vaishnu Devi/Katra

Located in the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains, Katra is the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi. Every year large number of tourist visit Katra to reach Vaishno Devi. It is situated on Trikuta Hills and around 13 kilometers distance from the Katra city. Sunny and cloudy weather with mild winds makes it a pleasant place to visit. It is a religious city with many shrines. The town has a holy cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi.

Leh

Highest desert city in Himalayan peaks, Leh is home to many Buddhist sites and temples. Must visit Leh to walk down the old town Bazaar and mazelike lanes. With phantasmagorical and magnificent sceneries, wonderful inhabitants and rich culture, Ladakh is truly a bliss on Earth. Encircled with the world’s two largest mountain ranges, The Karakoram and the Great Himalayas.

Pahalgam

Another famous hill station located in Anantnag district, Pahalgam is an exquisite place to experience the real beauty and essence of Kashmir. With intact and gorgeous splendor, Pahalgam is a bliss to the eyes. The abundance of lush green and fascinating ranges of Himalayas.

Udhampur

Lush green forests of eucalyptus and the pleasing weather are what makes Udhampur a must visit place in Kashmir. Being in Kashmir, you can also visit a few other renowned and beautiful places in Srinagar like, Dal Lake, Shankaracharya Temple, Mughal Gardens, Shalimar Bagh, Hazratbal Mosque, and Chashme Shahi.

Best Places to stay

Taj Vivanta

Taj is a hotel that needs no introduction. Being India’s one of the most popular hotel chains, Vivanta by Taj is the most preferred hotels among the tourist all over the world. Beautifully designed, Taj, is definitely a perfect hotel to make your stay

The Lalit

If royalty and luxury are what you are looking forward to making your stay wonderful in Kashmir, then “The Lalit” is definitely a perfect place for you to add some great memories to your

Hotel Broadway

A perfect combination of tradition and modernity is what defines Hotel Broadway the best. This hotel promises to make your trip comfortable and memorable

Grand Mumtaz

One of the finest luxurious hotels in Kashmir, Grand Mumtaz provides great services and pleasing ambiance to its customers. This hotel has also won the best hotelier award in Kashmir from the past 4 years.

Shopping Places

Best Shopping Places in Kashmir are JK Government Emporium for Kashmiri shawls and Handicrafts, Lal Chowk for Dry Fruits, Shaw and Shaw for buying authentic Kashmiri Shawls, and Kukar Bazaar for Dry Fruits.

Famous Restaurants

Dine in at some popular places like Dana Pani- Pahalgam, Ahdoos- Srinagar, Krishna Vaishno Dhaba- Srinagar, Shamyana Restaurant- Srinagar, Stream- Srinagar, Trout beat- Pahalgam, Mughal Darbar-Srinagar, and Nathus Rasoi- Pahalgam.

Best Time to visit

Ideal time to visit Kashmir is in the months of March and October. This time is considered the most pleasing time to visit this beautiful place.

Due to its rugged topography, the climate of Kashmir varies greatly. As it is located near the Arabian Sea, Kashmir also receives severe rainfall and snowfall between the months of January and March.

How to Reach Kashmir

By Air- To reach Kashmir by air, you can take a flight to Kashmir Airport, which is 15 km away from Kashmir.

By Train- Kashmir is well connected to India’s prime cities. You can take a train to Jammu and then take a taxi to reach Kashmir or you can also take a train to Udhampur and then book a cab to reach Kashmir.

By Road- With good road connectivity, you can easily drive by road to reach Kashmir or book a cab to explore the places.