Kashmir has aptly been called the ‘Switzerland of the East for the abundance of natural beauty it possesses. It is the land of meadows, magnificent gardens, tall Chinar trees, sleepy lakes, snow-covered Himalayan peaks, and lush green meadows. Today, it’s time to know more about the beauty of Sonmarg, which is a hill station in...
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Srinagar – The City of Lakes
The state of Jammu and Kashmir is appreciated worldwide for it′s amazing natural beauty. That’s why this state is rightfully called Heaven on Earth by one and all, and Srinagar is the summer capital of this beautiful state. Srinagar is the summer capital which is situated in the center of the Kashmir valley and is...
Kokernag, Charming Idyllic Retreat
This charming, idyllic retreat is located in the Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir, about 70 Kilometers from Jammu. It takes its name from the shape of the spring that gushes out of the base of a hill, divided into branches resembling the claws of a hen, while the spring resembles a snake. Kokernag is...
Pahalgam A Beautiful Hill Resort
Pahalgam is another renowned hill station, located in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. It attracts plenty of tourists each year and is also a health resort. Not only is Pahalgam a noted hill station, but it is also a popular trekking spot. One can trek about 35 Kilometres from Pahalgam through pinewoods and...
Gulmarg – Jammu & Kashmir
There are few people in the world who are unaware of the beauty of Gulmarg, a town and hill station in Jammu and Kashmir, the northernmost state of India. Gulmarg, meaning the meadow or valley of flowers, is amongst the Himalayas and is quite close to the Line of Control that separates India and Pakistan....
Betaab Valley – Heaven on Earth
Suppose one morning you wake up to see the sun shining on the snow-clad mountains, the lush green meadows spreading out aimlessly to a distance that your vision can cover, and some white and black sheep grazing on the field. And when you walk out of your house into the open, you feel the freshness...
Mammer A Kashmiri Village
Mammer or Mammer-a as it is locally known is in Ganderbal District, about an hour’s drive away or 25 kilometers from Srinagar. This Village, to be more precise, falls within the Kangan Taluk of the Ganderbal District. It is a small Kashmiri village where Urdu is the main language. However, Mammer is the place from...
Manasbal Lake
Kashmir has the ideal mix of mountains, meadows, and water bodies to lend it an air of picturesque enchantment. It is a land of turbulent rivers and placid lakes imbued with an air of utter serenity. When you think of lakes Manasbal is one such lake in Kashmir you must visit to experience the magical...
Tangmarg – Treasure in the laps of Mother Nature
Another awe-inspiring holiday destination in Kashmir is Tangmarg. It’s beauty at its best and noise at complete rest! Tangmarg is a host of dense green forests on the way between Srinagar and Gulmarg. It is a conglomeration of fragments of the majestic beauty of these two places along with its unique earthy green ambiance. The...
Yusmarg or Yousmarg
If you love meadows leading to Fir and Pine trees with a river bubbling away merrily to one side and snow-clad mountains towering in silent majesty in the background, you will love Yousmarg, a quiet and charming little hill station not far from Srinagar. A two-hour drive transports you to this idyllic retreat where you...