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Kashmir Heaven Tour
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Kashmir Heaven Tour
The Mughal Emperor Jahangir is said to have once written about Kashmir, "Gar firdaus bar rue zamin ast hamin ast, hamin ast, hamin ast! ("If there is paradise on the face of the earth, it is here, it is here, it is here!"). He was writing about Kashmir, a land divided between the northern half of the northern-most state of India, Jammu and Kashmir and the district of Kashmir in Pakistan.
The most famous places to visit in Kashmir are Srinagar, Pahalgam and Gulmarg. Other places include Sonamarg and Verinag.
Kashmir Travel Information:
Language People Speak
The most commonly spoken language in the Vale of Kashmir is Kashmiri (or Kashur). The younger generation speaks English quite well. Most of the sign-boards and directions are written in English. English is one of the official languages of the government apart from Kashmiri, Urdu, Gojri and Dogri.
How to Reach Kashmir :
Almost all the domestic airlines in India fly from New-Delhi to Srinagar Airport. You can also hire a Taxi or take a bus form New Delhi. The Travel time by road is about 20 Hrs.
Get around:
The best way to travel across the known destinations in Kashmir is to hire a Taxi. If you want to visit high altitude lakes and mountaineering destinations you can hire a horse to carry your stuff up the mountains. We also provide guides, maps and equipment to mountaineers and takers.
- Enjoy a Shikara ride in the Dal Lake, which you will remember rest of your life! You can also swim in the lake.
- Stay in a houseboat.
- Take a walk on the streets of Old City [downtown Srinagar].
- Go trekking.
- In winters you can go on a skiing/snowboarding adventure at Gulmarg.
- If you are lucky enough to find the lakes frozen during winters, take a walk on the Dal Lake. But be careful.
- Enjoy white water rafting at Pahalgam and Gulmarg.
- Visit the Gardens made by Mughal Kings on the banks of the Dal Lake in the foot hills of Zabarwan mountains.
- During Spring season visit the Asia's Largest tulip garden.
- Go fishing in any of the lakes in Srinagar.
- If you are visiting high altitude lakes (some of the few zero pollution lakes on the planet). Enjoy eating and fishing brown trout.
- Eat according to you appetite, don't diet. You need extra energy.
What to Eat
Kashmiri Wazwaan. The royal cuisine of Kashmir, its a preparation of a number of meat dishes served with rice by professional chefs called Waza. Kashmiri foods are salty, might not be palatable they seems, but the fruits are!
Drink
Kashmir being a Muslim society does not have drinking as a part of her culture. However, many hotels in Srinagar serve and other alcoholic beverages
Stay safe
The past decade of turmoil has left traces in the Valley. Its important that you get yourself registered with the Foreigner's Registration unit of Tourism Department. The registration counters are at Tourist Reception centers at Srinagar Airport, Srinagar City, Gulmarg, Sonmarg, Phalgam and other places. In case of an emergency you can contact the nearest tourist police office or police station. The emergency number of Police Control Room is 100.
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