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Yousmarg is approximately 47 km from the Srinagar and lies in the Badgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. Mount Tatakuti is located 15,500 ft above the sea level and is the main source of Doodh Ganga stream and overlooks the Yousmarg Valley. It is located at a height of 8900ft from main sea level and ... |
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Pangong Lake is situated at an altitude of 14,000 ft, 6 to 7 kms at its widest point and over 144 km long. It is bisected by the international border between India and China. Only a third of it lies in India. More than 60% of it lies in China. It is a good 240 km from Leh and the road to Pangong Tso... |
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5 kms from Pahalgam is a lush, undulating meadow surrounded by thicky wooded forests of pine and hills with dense vegetation. This region looks very similar to European resorts and is a good campsite. Baisaran is a beautiful meadow, perched at an altitude of 2,438 m above the sea level, in Anantnag ... |
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Pahalgam was once a humble shepherd’s village (its name literally means "Shepherd's Village"). About 95 km from Srinagar, Pahalgam is today the most popular hill resort in the Kashmir valley. It is Kashmir's premier resort, cool even during the heights of summer. Pahalgam has ... |
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Gulmarg is 56 kms from Srinagar and 2690 mts above sea level.It is called the “Meadow of flowers”. In summer it is best for trekking, golfing and pony rides . One can have beautiful walk around and can see in good weather the high mountains like Naga Parbat (In Gilgit) 7650mts high, Kolohi and H... |
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This luxury hotel in Kashmir is fringed by the Himalayan ranges and overlooks the picturesque Dal Lake. Formerly the palace residence of the Maharajas, The LaLiT Grand Palace Srinagar is a twin storey heritage property with its sprawling lawns overlooking the picturesque Dal Lake and is located on t... |
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Pari Mahal' or 'Fairies Abode' is situated on a hillock overlooking the beautiful Dal Lake. This terraced arched garden was built by Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in mid-seventeenth century. The Pari Mahal garden is located atop Zebanwan mountain, southwest ... |
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The Indus River, locally known as the Singhe Khababs (out of Lion’s mouth), flows across the north west to the south east, passing through Ladakh and flows into Pakistan where it joined Shayok and Suru to become major historical Indus River. The Indus, originates near the Kailash Mountain and the ... |
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Standing straight and tall on the slopes of Kashmir, the Poplar trees were once imported from Russia for timber. Poplars are fast growing trees which are often planted along roadsides or river and canal banks to act as wind barriers. These tall and majestic avenue-lined trees are mostly seen on the ... |
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The Hazratbal mosque, Kashmir's holiest Muslim shrine, is situated in Srinagar district, on the western banks of the picturesque Dal Lake. Facing the beautiful Nishat Bagh, the mosque offers a spectacular view of the lake and the mountain afar. This revered shrine houses the Moi-e-Muqqadus (pre... |
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Kashmir’s landscape is set ablaze with hundreds of Chinar trees turning crimson amidst the winter haze. The Chinar trees are also called the Indian Flame Tree due to their beautiful red foliage. Locally called "The Booune" in the Kashmiri language, Chinar tree holds a special place in Ka... |
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The Dal Lake the prime attraction of Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, actually consists of 4 lakes connected by a intricate network of canals. The 4 lakes are namely Gargabal, Bod Dal, Lokut Dal & Nagin. Dal Lake also houses 3 island 2 of which are marked with four chinar trees at the four corners... |
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Also called "Chota Kashmir", Bhaderwah is a small valley-town in Doda district. Bhaderwah valley is predominantly a mountainous torrid town situated 80 km from Patnitop on the way to Jammu from Kashmir. A full and majestic view of Bhaderwah valley with snow-capped Ashapati and Kailash peak... |
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10 km away from Bhaderwah town, amidst the thick black forests of deodar, is a fine picturesque spot situated on the banks of Hanga Nallah, characterized by crystal water flowing with murmuring rhythms that makes the ambience musical. This place is now famously called the Noorie village. This place ... |
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Martand, located atop a plateau, close to the township of Anantnag, has a temple dedicated to Surya, the “Sun God”. Built by king Laitaditya Muktapida (7th to 8th century AD), it is a medieval temple with a colonnaded courtyard and the shrine in its centre. The temple complex has 84 columns and ... |
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Aru is a grassland surrounded by a gorge on one side. It is 12 km from Pahalgam. Aru is a beautiful shaded valley of the Lidder river. Encircling and protecting Aru, are the conifer- spread mountains with occasional flash of high, snow-covered peaks rising against the blue sky. Aru is one of the mos... |
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The High Altitude Warfare School was established by the Indian Army to train its personnel on High Altitude warfare, counter intelligence and survival. This course is mainly offered to the Indian Army personnel posted in Siachen Glacier or the mountaineous ranges bordering Pakistan on the Himalayas.... |
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The shrine of Hazrat Azin-ud-Din Wali is situated on a hillock, about 20 km short of the famous hill resort of Pahalgam overlooking the bewitching Lidder Valley. The road to the shrine branches off to the right from the main Anantnag-Pahalgam road. A few hundred metres walk or drive takes one to the... |
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Ladakh festival takes place in September 1-15 every year in Leh and villages. The inauguration ceremony takes place in Leh on large scale with the procession of various cultural troupes from different part of Ladakh. It passes through Leh Market dancing, singing with traditional music, in colorful t... |
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The Nishat Bagh is one of the Mughal Gardens in Kashmir, with its 12 terraces representing the 12 signs of the zodiac, which descend gradually and seem to almost merge into the lake. It is situated on the banks of the famous Dal Lake in the backdrop of the Zabarwan hills. With its flowerbeds, trees,... |
