KASHMIR SIGHTSEEING INFORMATION
Srinagar is located in the heart of the Kashmir
valley at an altitude of 1,730 m above sea level,
spread on both sides of the river Jhelum. Srinagar's
lakes are the reason why the city receives so many
tourists. Not just expanse of water, the lakes are
filled with houseboats, villages, narrow water
canals, lotus and vegetable gardens.
Srinagar is a unique city because of its lakes - the
Dal , Nagin and Anchar. The River Jhelum also flows
through a part of the city. The Mughal Gardens: -
The art of designing formal gardens which the Mughal
(also spelt as Moghul) emperors expended such time
and energy upon, reached its zenith in Kashmir.
Gulmarg looks like a
fantasy set in a film and not surprisingly have been
the venue of several films. The valley of Gulmarg, a
large meadow about 3-sq-kms in area, stands at 2,730
metres, 56-km south west of Srinagar . The name
means 'Meadow Of Flowers' and in the spring it's
just that, a rolling meadow dotted with countless
colourful Bluebells, Daisies, Forget Me Not's and
Buttercups. The valley itself is about 3-km long and
up to a km wide.
This smaller valley is about a 6-km walk from the
Gulmarg bus stop and car park. The meadow, carpeted
with flowers in the spring, is the site for
Gulmarg's winter ski runs and offers a fine view of
the surrounding peaks and over the Kashmir Valley.
Located 95 km
from Srinagar at a height of 7200 ft, Pahalgam,
known as the "Valley of Shepherds" , is a
famous hill station in Jammu and Kashmir where many
films have been shot. Standing at the confluence of
Lidder river and the Sheshnag lake, Pahalgam is
surrounded by thickly wooded pine forests,
breathtaking vistas of meadows and the snow-clad
Himalayan mountains.
The valley surrounded by lush green meadows, snow
clad mountains and covered with dense vegetation.
Betaab Valley is also a favourite campsite of
travellers as it also serves as a base camp for
trekking and further exploration of the mountains.
Sonamarg is
through the Sindh Valley which presents yet another
spectacular facet of countryside in Kashmir.
Situated at an altitude of 2730 m, Sonamarg ( The
meadow of gold) has, as its backdrop, snowy
mountains against a cerulean sky. Thajwas Glacier as
seen from Sonamarg The Sindh River that meanders
through the valley abounds with trout . Ponies can
be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, which
is a major local attraction during the summer
months.
One of the most popular short walks from Sonamarg
and a major attraction during the summer months is
the 4-km route to Thajiwas, a small valley at the
foot of the Sonamarg glacier
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