Discover Kashmir

14/05/2023

Kashmir is a land of beauty and wonder. Its snow-capped mountains, lush green valleys, and crystal-clear lakes are a sight to behold. If you're looking for a place to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Kashmir is the perfect destination.

15/05/2016

Quick facts about Nishat Bagh

01/12/2015

I like this place and could willingly waste my time in it. - William Shakespeare

13/11/2015

"I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order" John Burroughs

- valley of milk: situated at an altitude of 8,957 ft from sea level, and located at a distance of 42 km from state summer capital and 22 km from district headquarter .

The hill station lies in a bowl shaped valley in the of the , at an altitude of 2,730 m (8,957 ft), above sea level.

Best time to visit: June to Sep

08/11/2015

Despite all I have seen and experienced, I still get the same simple thrill out of glimpsing a tiny patch of snow in a high mountain gully and feel the same urge to climb towards it.

08/11/2015

A trek of 4 kMs downhill from for several hours leads to a captivating lake, cradled by hills. is a high altitude nestled in the midst of dense pine forest.

A small lake near a hamlet offers an ultimate pleasure to eyes and soul. The blue water of this sparkling lake and the picturesque surrounding amplify the natural beauty of the region.

30/05/2015

How deeply seated in the human heart is the liking for gardens and gardening.

The resplendence of Mughal gardens is sure to beseech the poet in you; it is compelling enough to inspire reflection & take you on a journey beyond the mundane.

& on the banks of & on located on the range can be covered in a day trip.

18/04/2015

A snow day literally and figuratively falls from the sky, unbidden, and seems like a thing of wonder.. Snow blanketed meadows of .

12/09/2014

Kashmir is under flood, the worst of its kind in the last 109 years (as per official reports). The scale of disaster is humongous with lakhs affected, 1000s of houses destroyed, 460 dead as per the official sources and with winters approaching it is going to be worst.

We have filed a petition for UN help. Kindly sign for the sake of humanity! Takes 30 seconds only!

We earnestly seek your support.

We kashmiris are going through a worst turmoil of the decade. Flood has hit Jammu & Kashmir (India). Around 85% of the population area is under the...

20/08/2014

“Holy must be the man who treads - the incensed shrine within: and holy is that man alone - whose soul is free from sin”

Sun kissed Dargah in Srinagar, Kashmir. Picture clicked from the banks of

18/08/2014

“I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, "This is what it is to be happy.”

Any guesses for the place. No prizes for the guess though :)

16/08/2014

Love is a constant awaiting!

‘Madano pardae rouyas tul’ - soulfully expressed by poet Abdul Ahad Azad and effortlessly sung by young Shameema Azad. A classical piece from the rich musical heritage of Kahmir.

Enjoy listening!

Love is a constant awaiting ! ‘Madano pardae rouyas tul’ - soulfully expressed by poet Abdul Ahad Azad and effortlessly sung by young Shameema Azad. Copyrigh...

13/08/2014

You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,
Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth - William W Purkey.

Shalimar Bagh on the bank of world famous Dal lake.

22/06/2014

A view of Dachigam National Park from the Harwan garden srinagar, Kashmir. More about Dachigam National park http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dachigam_National_Park

15/06/2014

Nothing is more memorable than a smell. One scent can be unexpected, momentary and fleeting, yet conjure up a childhood summer beside a lake in the mountains... in the heart of

28/02/2014

And if you thought you have explored Kashmir enough, this video will break that myth of yours!

Heli-skiing from the lofty peaks blanketed with snow, an absolute delight to watch, an invitation to life & adventure amplified.

And what did I say to myself after watching the video? Boy, Get a life!

Enjoy :)

last february i did a trip to india,visiting kashmere,new delhi,srinagar and a couple of other places. the crew,consisting of new-school-skigirls caja schoepf,lena…

28/02/2014

Discover Kashmir Mind map, there is more to come - Heli -skiing, Zorbing, Nature walks. Want to add more to it, write to us and see it on the page soon.

13/02/2014

Did you know? Earlier known as Hajan Valley, got its name from the Sunny Deol - Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab!

09/02/2014

Jhelum - also known as Vyeth in Kashmiri, Vetesta in Sanskrit and Hydaspes in Greek & is the main waterway of the valley of Kashmir.

Verinag - a famous picnic destination, situated at the foot of Pir Panjal, in Kashmir is the chief source of water for the river.

09/02/2014

A panoramic view of the Srinagar city.

02/02/2014

A nice read on why every Indian needs to visit Kashmir. I would extend the invitation to every human being on earth! Why just limit to India only?

Kashmir was the place I knew it would be. Delightful. Unforgettable. It is also a place all of us Indians need to experience, says Vaihayasi Pande Daniel after a recent visit to Srinagar. | Why every Indian needs to visit Kashmir

02/02/2014

"The valley is an emerald set in pearls; a land of lakes, clear streams, green turf, magnificent trees and mighty mountains where the air is cool, and the water sweet, where men are strong, and women vie with the soil in fruitfulness"

27/01/2014

Read my first post on the lesser known lakes in Kashmir - Gangabal.

http://lakesofkashmir.wordpress.com/