Tour Guide, Srinagar, India
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Kashmir is known all over the world as "Paradise On Earth" A destination for Tourists of all ages throughout the year, Kashmir is situated at the extreme north of India. . Kashmir is the perfecf destination for .... fishing, camping, trekking, Horse-riding, Biggest Flower gardens and vast Greenland, Best skiing Slopes of Gulmarg during wintertime, Golfer to play his best at the highest golf course in Gulmarg, Trekker to hike the Himalayas, Honeymoon couple to enjoy their married life on the serene waters in Houseboats or under the soothing shades of Mighty Chinar Trees. Kashmir (Jammu & Kashmir ) consists of three regions: Jammu Srinagar Kashmir Ladakh Jammu The gateway of Kashmir, the winter capital elevation 300mts lies at the foot of Himalayan region of Kashmir. This city has a long been a center of Indian pilgrimage Dogra culture, temple city. Majority of Hindus with small Muslim communities around Banihal and Kishtwar south of the Kashmir valley, around Poonch and the border. Places of interest: Surinsar Lake: 42 Km. A picturesque picnic spot. Mansar Lake: 80 Kms a beautiful Lake surrounded by hills accommodation in Huts and Tourist bungalow. Katra: On the pilgrimage route to the famous shrine of MATA VAISHNO DEVI which is in Katra 50 kms from Jammu Chanting Aloud "JAI MATA DI" (HOLLY MOTHER ) thousands of pilgrims chanting it during the NAVRATRAS in March April and September October to reach the Shrine a trek of 15 kms from Katra. The path has been paved and facilities of drinking water, snack bars, medical aid. There are also Helicopter services from Jammu to Katra and also from Katra to Shrine’ Excursions: Aknhoor, 30 kms a picnic spot on the river Chenab. Patnitop: Hill station, charming plateau at 1950m, surrounded with dense woods and Lush greenery of pines. Patnitop is an any time place the best time for visit during May to June , and autumn September to October. From December to March surrounded by Snow one can do skiing/, sledging. Carry woollens at all times as showers can suddenly cause a chilled. 5 hours drive from Jammu 110 kms and to Srinagar 180 Km. There are good accommodation hotels / Tourist bungalow and youth hostel. Srinagar : The Jammu and Kashmir’s Summer capital more than 2000 years old in the heart of Kashmir valley spreads out on both side of river Jehlum. Srinagar has been called the “Venice of the Orient†Elevation: 5214fts-1700mtrs Population one million, majority of Muslims. Gateway to Ladakh: The quaint charm of Houseboats of Dal Lake, Nageen Lake and Naseem Lake in Srinagar to stay is a MUST .The Houseboats are having two Bed rooms, three bed rooms and four bed rooms with attached bath, with dining and Sitting room also with Sun-deck. Each houseboat is having the attendant who can also serve the food. Explore lapping journeys on a Shikara in the lakes, past floating gardens. Houseboats In Kashmir: Houseboat were introduced accidentally in Kashmir. Most of British Civil and Military officers serving in the plains used to come to Kashmir with their families for holidays. They wanted to built houses for themselves but the Maharaja (King) of Kashmir of that time was suspicious of their designs and did not allow them to buy land, so they built the first Houseboat- named Victory designed by Mr M T Kenhard in 1888. Later other copied this design and now there are about 500 Houseboats in Srinagar for commercial purpose . Places of interest: Pahalgam: 95 km. east of Srinagar, 2400 mts above sea level. Popular holiday resort. It is called “Shepherds village†at the head of the Lidder valley. Best place for trout fishing. Apart from angling , Pahalgam is also known as the starting point for trekking. Pilgrims route to Amarnath Cave. Accommodation: Good Hotels / lodges and Tourist Bung lows. Three hours journey by road from Srinagar, can be covered by Deluxe buses. Taxi can also be hired for the day trip basis to Gulmarg, 56 kms from Srinagar,