Overview
Sometimes referred to as “Paradise on Earth,” Kashmir is the nineteenth largest state in India and is located mostly in the Himalayas. The best months to visit would be from March through August when both spring and summer can be experienced. Spring (March to early May) and summer (early May to late August) are the two seasons which fall within this time frame thereby making it more advisable to go then since everything is in full bloom with cool climate for sightseeing. Nevertheless its attractiveness is beyond description hence making it necessary for someone like myself who has already been there not once but many times always finds new things captivating about such a place like Kashmir which seem never have any ending at all regarding its beauty.
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Kashmir, which is known as the “Crown of India,” is a place where towering peaks are covered with snow throughout the year and palm-fringed limpid lakes reflect the surrounding emerald green valleys while bearing witness to their nymph life dancing silently under moonlit nights; where whispers of two thousand years old civilizations can still be heard.
This mesmerizingly beautiful land situated in the Himalayas has something to offer for all kinds of travelers.
Revealing Kashmir’s Charm
- Natural Beauty: There is no doubt that Kashmir is a paradise on earth with its breathtaking sceneries like the mighty ranges of the Himalayas themselves, or the quietness of Dal Lake. You can hike through fields full of different kinds of flowers; paddle along some bright river channels by boat ‘shikhara’ typical to this region; sunbathe near shining glaciers.
- Cultural Diversity: Kashmiris live harmoniously with people who follow different faiths. Visit Mughal gardens such as Shalimar Bagh which were built hundreds of years ago during their rule over here; Recognize spiritual importance in places where Hindus go for pilgrimage or Sufi order gatherings take place regularly throughout the entire valley.
- Entertainment Hub: If you are an adrenaline junkie then this is your ideal destination. Himalayan treks offer challenges at varying difficulty levels while white-water rafting spots on the River Indus will definitely give one goosebumps; Also horse rides can be arranged across meadows carpeted with numerous kinds of wild blossoms.
- Culinary Excellence: Kashmiri cuisine boasts a wide range of mouthwatering dishes. Enjoy tender pieces of mutton cooked in spicy gravy called ‘Rogan Josh’, try out ‘Phirni’ which is basically fried rice mixed with seasonable veggies known locally as ‘Phiri’, or have some green tea flavored with cardamom seeds and saffron strands plus sweetened with sugar crystals commonly referred to as ‘Kahwa’.
- Hospitality Unlimited: The inhabitants are extremely friendly towards guests. Get yourself familiar with their customs by learning a few words from the Kashmiri language; Alternatively, spend time interacting with them so as to feel their warmth firsthand since that’s what makes these people unique from others.
