Kashmir is a jewel in countries tourist crown.It is rightly called the paradise on earth mainly due its natural beauty.
A trip to Srinagar wouldn't be complete without taking a few side trips out into the glorious Kashmiri countryside (after all, Kashmir is called the "Switzerland of India"). It's filled with flowers in spring and snow in winter. Pretty Kashmiri villages with traditional wooden houses and colorful rooftops can be seen along the way.
The summer capital of the state is Srinagar which stands on the stunning Jhelum River overlooking to pir panjal slopes. Kashmir has always been the centre of the conflict for independent India. The greatest attraction of Kashmir is the 'dal lake', hence the stay on house boat is must .Kashmir's delightful hill stations are Pahahlgam and Gulmarg and are popular tourist spots. A ride in shikara is take away memory which lures the tourist which takes you to the floating market of vegetables.
PLACES OF INTEREST:
HAZARATBAL MOSQUE: This is a shiny mosque on the shore of the lake, enshrined with a hair of Prophet Mohammed.
JAMA MASJID: Is an austere wooden mosque built by Sultan Sikander.SHANKRACHARYA TEMPLE: Is Hindu temple built in the reign of Jahangir.The hill top of the temple offers panoramic view of the dal lake.CHASMASHAHI:The Kashmir is a jewel in countries tourist crown.It is rightly called the paradise on earth mainly due its natural beauty.The summer capital of the state is Srinagar.