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29/03/2024

Year 1926
Tourists enjoying Dal Lake, Srinagar.

21/01/2024

01/11/2023

In autumn, the iconic Chinar trees of Kashmir adorn the landscape with a breathtaking tapestry of fiery red and golden hues, creating a picturesque and serene atmosphere that draws visitors from far and wide. This natural spectacle in the heart of Kashmir is a testament to the region's enchanting beauty during the fall season.

28/02/2023

A Winter Retreat: When it snows over Kashmir’s meadows, it transforms them into a white wilderness. Explore this wilderness as you ski down these snowy meadows. It is going to be a memory you will always cherish.

14/10/2022

Taj Hotel, Bombay was inaugurated on 1st December 1903.
Room rate was Rupees 6/- per day for a double room. This advertisement was published in 1907.
That time monthly average salary was Rs. 5/-
You will notice one unique line in this ad besides other ones. Three Electric Lifts, Electric Light and Electric Fans throughout.
You see, these things were counted as luxuries in those days…....... Please read each and every line of this advertisement. I bet, You will certainly smile...

11/10/2022

Kousarnag, known as the crown jewel of Alpine Lakes, is the second largest high-altitude lake in the Valley with an area of 110 Hectares. Literally ‘Kausar Nag’ means a spring which gifts life in Islamic literature and Hindus call it ‘Vishnu Pad’, meaning, ‘Foot of Lord Vishnu’. Nestled in the lap of Pir Panjal Range, this beautiful lake is located at an altitude of around 3500m ASL with around 2.75 kms in length and 700m at the widest point. Surrounded by the mighty peaks of the Pir Panjal by east and west, this high-altitude enchanting lake, apparently has no visible water outlet. The Ice bergs remain floating in the lake for the whole summer on Its magical sapphire blue water. The beaten track starting from Gurwattan and passes through different scenic meadows and pastures leading to this pristine lake, gives spectacular views of nature on the way. The trek is almost moderate up to Mahinag, but the trail ahead ascending to the top is a bit challenging. This is the safest and most convenient route known to the people passionate in trekking. While there are several other known tracks approaching to this destination, but they are extremely dangerous and better to avoid them. Horses and potters can be easily hired on reasonable rates by the trekkers visiting Kounsernag.
Best season to visit the lake is June to September.

Route Details:
MOTORABLE
Srinagar to Kulgam
(78 km via NH44)
(64 km via NH444)
Kulgam to Aharbal (28 km)
Aharbal to Gurwattan (01 km)
NON-MOTORABLE
Gurwattan to Sangam (03.5 km)
Sangam to Kongwattan (03.5 km)
Kongwattan to Mahinag (09.5 km)
Mahinag to Kausarnag (03.5 km)

Campsites:
1. Kongwattan (preferable for 1st night).
2. Mahinag (preferable for 2nd night).

Pic/Post credits Makeen Ahmad

22/07/2022

22/07/2022

1964...Beautiful,Clean and Prisine waters of Nigeen Lake..
Human Greed has no limits ; now there is illegal construction all around...
Photographer : James Burke.

26/06/2022

Dal Lake Kashmir, Night View
Click Credit to Imran Qureshi

31/05/2022

Pre 1947 Newspaper Advertisement of Nedou's Hotel.
The Nedou's hotel was founded by Michael Adam Nedou, who came from the medieval port city of Ragusa ( Dubrovnik). Michael Adam Nedou an architect by profession was in India to construct a palace for the erstwhile Maharaja Of Gujarat and that's how the Nedou's journey began.
The Nedou's built their first hotel in Lahore in 1880 and it turned out to be hallmark of Nedou's chain for its charm and hospitality. Michael Adam wished to expand the chain into the beautiful valley of Kashmir and thus Nedou's Hotel Gulmarg was built in 1888.
Subsequently Nedou's Hotel Srinagar was opened in year 1900.
The Lahore hotel ceased to be Nedou's Hotel by 1950s and now stands as Avari Hotel.

20/04/2022

Kindness and forgiveness wins, everytime. It can be harder to be the bigger person and not sink to the level of those trying to bring you down. Rise above the hatred and negativity. Remember, people don't die from the snake bite, they die from the venom that runs through them. Let the poison go. ✌💕🌎

06/03/2022

24×7 Library

08/12/2021

Scholarship Test for NEET/JEE ASPRINTS ON 13/12/2021

01/11/2021

Four Seasons , Four Clicks in One Frame.
Thanks to the Photographer.

10/09/2021

Beauty of Nature

Kounsarnag Shopian

Kashmir Paradise on 🌍

06/08/2021

18/05/2021

Outstanding reflections!!! Looks like a painting.

12/05/2021

Eid Mubarak!

Here are a couple of things to note about Eid al-Fitr Salah:

📌 It is Sunnah to eat something before the prayer, usually something sweet like dates. ‘The Messenger (PBUH) would not leave for Eid al-Fitr until he ate some dates..' [Ahmad]

📌 You must pay your Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrana) before the prayer, so the poor can be fed on Eid day.

📌 Take a different route home after praying. Both the routes you take will testify that you attended this prayer on the Day of Judgement. Abu Huraira narrates that when the Messenger (PBUH) would go for Eid (prayer), he would return taking a different path from the one he had used to come. [Ibn Majah]