Kashmir, the Paradise on Earth, and no less a heaven for the nature lovers who
would love to spend time relaxing amidst the pristine nature while sipping hot
Kahwa while admiring the snow-clad mountains, alpine peaks, beautiful Mughal
gardens, and the pristine Dal Lake. The beauty of Kashmir modifies itself with
each season, and with the everyday rising temperature of India, it’s will be a
great idea to take a break and go on a Kashmir
Package Tour from Kolkata, where heaven meets earth. So whenever
planning for a Kashmir Tour, do visit the below sightseeing points without a
fail, as this represents the real flavor of Kashmir apart from the World famous,
Kashmiri apples and soft Pashmina’s.
THE TOP ATTRACTIONS OF KASHMIR TOUR FROM KOLKATA
Dal Lake – This placid lake in the heart of Srinagar
is sure to grab the eyeball of everyone and Dal Lake with its mesmerizing
beauty stands as the popular tourist attraction to visit on a Kashmir Trip. The
splendid location of Dal Lake is enclosed by the snowy Pir Panjal Mountains,
green coniferous trees, and the colorful Mughal Gardens with the Shikara ride
being the cherry on top. You can take an hour ride in the Shikara while
indulging in some shopping of Kashmiri items, or kebabs from the boat while
relishing the amazing beauty with your family and friends.
Hazratbal Mosque – Reckoned as one the holiest shrine in
Kashmir and is located on the left side of Dal Lake, where the hair stands of
Prophet Mohammed is being preserved for decades, with an allowance of only men
to go inside the building to offer prayers. This sacred shrine is worth
visiting on a Kashmir Package Tour and devotees across the world make sure to
pay a visit to this holy place once in a lifetime.
Mughal Gardens – The beautiful Mughal Gardens aka bagh is
set against the backdrop of the dwelling mountains is a place of sheer delight
for all nature lovers to visit and witness the magnificent scenic vistas while
experiencing the romantic charm of the garden. Amongst all the Mughal Gardens,
Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, and Chasma Shahi Garden are the most visited, and
the whole area of the gardens is beautifully decorated with numerous flowering
plants with the majority of them being roses, lilies, small bushes, and trees.
So if you are planning for your honeymoon trip to Kashmir, then these gardens
should be on your itinerary where you can take plenty of pictures and spend
some us time.
Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden – This seasonal flower comes to life from the
beginning of March till May and covers an entire stretch of 35 acres with over
15 lakhs tulips blooming every year creating a rainbow of colors, on the
foothills of the Zabarwan Range at an altitude of 5600 ft, with new varieties
adding each year. It’s a huge hit among flower lovers across the World, who
would love to walk across the vast stretches and get lost while recalling the
song “Dekha Ek khwab toh yeh silsile hue, Door tak nigah mein hai gul khule
hue”.
Sonmarg – The mesmerizing scenic hill station in the
lap of Kashmir Valley is stationed at an altitude of 2800 meters and is
blessed with snowy mountains, stunning green meadows, lush coniferous forest,
and sparkling river, which makes this place worth visiting on a Kashmir Trip.
Sonmarg is enriched with enchanting scenic visuals, where the adventure buffs
can take indulge in trekking, trout fishing, white water rafting, hiking,
camping, and skiing, while the honeymooners can enjoy cozy time amidst the beauty of Mother Nature while taking a Kashmir Package Tour from Kolkata.
Tips – Winter in
Sonmarg becomes majestic, as the destination gets hidden under a blanket of
snow where one can enjoy making snow angels or snowmen while spending nights in
the whitish paradise.
Gulmarg – A paradise for Ski lovers and a white
wonderland in winter, Gulmarg is no less than a painter’s dream, with snow-clad
mountains, emerald green meadows, tall coniferous trees, a variety of flowers,
small streams, and tiny hamlets cocooned in the lap of the Pir Panjal ranges.
Gulmarg is also known for its 18 holes golf course which is considered as
highest in India, and also offers a unique experience to the braveheart, who
loves to enjoy the thrill while taking rides in the Gondola, as it glides to
the top and gets lost in the misty clouds.
Pahalgam – Famously known as the “Valley of Shepherd”,
Pahalgam is the famous hill station and the most loved shooting spot for
filmmakers. Surrounded beautifully by the snow-clad Himalayan Mountains,
picturesque locations, gushing Lidder River, and wooded pine forest is what
makes this place a charmer for all Kashmir visitors. This tourist hotspot with
such amazing grace of nature is a prominent sight for all nature freaks, and
adventure buffs who love horse riding, golfing camping, and hiking activities
while exploring this amazing state of India.
Add on Experiences on a Kashmir Tour
House Boat Stay – Visiting Kashmir has one of few advantages
and to begin with, is houseboat stay. Here in Kashmir, you can ditch staying in
a monotonous hotel and think of spending nights in the lap of pristine nature
while floating in the romantic Dal Lake. The houseboat is stationed on one side
of the Dal Lake and promises to give its guests with best view and services
while taking a closer look at the Mughal architecture and feasting upon some of
the finest kebabs and Mughlai platters.
Shikara ride – One of the relaxing aspects while on a
Kashmir Tour Package is simply doing nothing, and get sailing on the Shikara
while munching on some local Kashmiri delicacies sold on the go. Enjoying the view is not the sole entertainment on a Shikara, as you can do the shopping for
items like Kashmiri handicrafts, jewelry, flowers, etc while floating on the
calm lake. The Shikara’s provide a unique way to explore the eternal beauty of
Kashmir and these are not only for the tourists but also used by the locals,
who would go for fishing, seaweed harvesting, flower cultivation, and
transportation purposes.
Gondola Cable car ride – One of the top attractions of Kashmir is
this second-highest cable car ride, whose starting point can be seen but as it
crosses each tower the cable car disappears in the mist while offering a view
to remember forever. The scenic views from the top are unforgettable and also a
great chance to snap the snow-covered Himalaya’s which glitters with the
falling rays of the sun, so when in Kashmir, don’t miss your opportunity to
treat your eyes with this lovely sight.
Gastronomical Experiences – Well, this comes my favorite part here, as
a Kashmir Tour is incomplete if you don’t take a food walk in the market area
to taste the different variety of Kebabs, lamb dishes namely lamb curry, and
lamb rogan josh, made using flavorful spices, dum aloo, haak, pulav,
matschgand, yakhni, aab gosht for the mutton lovers, goshtaba, khatte baingan,
Kashmiri shufta a sweet dish, and phirni, in this land known for its Mughlai
delicacies and where food meets the soul.
Regardless of
these many places still remain unexplored with nature at its best, and so to
explore them do plan your next holiday to Kashmir, to get an unmatched
experience while getting a sneak peek into the lifestyle, culture, and heritage
of Kashmir and its peeps.
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