The Heaven On The Earth
India's northernmost state and crown of India, Kashmir is a Paradise regained.
Kashmir is so precious, no outsider is allowed to own land here. Experience
the beauty of Jammu and Kashmir with Kashmir Hub. The state has three regions
- Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. Each region is beautiful in its own way. Nature
has blessed Kashmir with incredible beauty. Stay in luxury houseboats on the
beautiful Dal Lake in Srinagar, go skiing in Gulmarg and Patnitop, view the
majestic Himalayan peaks, see Chinar trees turn russet in autumn, and enjoy
a holiday in Kashmir with Kashmir Hub. See the vibrant colors of the flowers
in the gardens of Kashmir with Kashmir Hub and understand why Jahangir, the
Mughal Emperor said, "If there is a Paradise on Earth, it is here, it is here,
it is here."
Srinagar
the summer capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir is located on the western
side of the state and is a favorite tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir.
Srinagar is popular among tourists for its lakes and the charming rows of
houseboats floating on them. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts
and dry fruits. The best time to visit Srinagar is from June to early November
in summer and from December to February in winter. Other interesting tourist
attractions are the Hazratbal mosque and the Hari Parbat fort.
The Pahalgam valley
is situated at the confluence of the Seshnag Lake and the Lidder River. Pahalgam
is basically a cluster of eight villages. The word Pahalgam literally means,
the Valley of Shepherds. Tours to Pahalgam is associated with the annual Amaranth
yatra. The region is extremely popular among tourists for its outdoor activities
like fishing, horse riding, golf and trekking. Pahalgam is a popular take
off point for treks to the Kolahoi glacier, to several high altitude lakes,
to the Amarnath cave and to Sonmarg. Pahalgam offers several tourist attractions.
Tours and travel to Pahalgam usually include a visit the Baisaran meadow that
is surrounded by pine forests on all sides. Tours to Pahalgam should definitely
include a visit to the village of Mamal that is significant as it has an ancient
Shiva temple. It is believed that this is Kashmir's oldest temple.
Global Odyssey
introduces you to the pleasures of travel in Leh, Ladakh. Leh is the capital
city and is the chief town of this Himalayan area of Ladakh. The Great Himalayas
and the Karakoram Range flank this region. Ladakh is situated in the rain
shadow region of the Himalayas. Winter snowfall is the main source of water
for this area. Leh can be best described as a cold desert. Leh is very popular
among tourists for its adventure sports. Kashmir Hub provides information
for you on convenient ways to travel to Leh and also arranges tours to Ladakh.
As far as adventure sports are concerned Leh is popular for river rafting,
mountaineering and trekking. Polo and archery are favorite pastimes in the
Leh region. Tours to Leh, Ladakh have other attractions such as cycling trips
and of course mountain climbing. Jeep safaris can also be arranged for tourists
eager to enjoy the natural beauty of Ladakh.
The word Sonamarg
literally means the meadow of gold. The tourist destination of Sonamarg lies
at a distance of 84 kilometers from Srinagar, Kashmir, India. Sonamarg lies
at an altitude of 2740 meters above the sea level. To be precise it lies on
the Srinagar-Ladakh road. The Sindh River flows through the region. Sonamarg
is a hill resort. It is also a base camp for those visiting Ladakh. As far
as activities for tourists are concerned, travel to the Sindh River in Sonamarg
offers ample opportunities for fishing. The Krishnasar Lake is also a site
for fishing. Sonamarg is also a trekking base. A number of hiking and trekking
trails makes Sonamarg an interesting place to travel to. Sonamarg is known
for its natural beauty; in fact it is popular for its alpine flowers, sycamore,
silver birch and pine trees. Kashmir Hub aims to make tours and travel to
Sonamarg a memorable experience by providing you with all the relevant details.
The tourist destination of Gulmarg
lies at a distance of 56 kilometers from Srinagar, Kashmir. Gulmarg is one
of the most frequented hill resorts in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The
word gul means flowers, and thus the name Gulmarg stands for a meadow of flowers.
Flowers that bloom in this meadow include bluebells, daisies, forget-me-nots
and buttercups. Tours to the meadow of Gulmarg will transport you into a beautiful
world of flowers. Those who aim to embark on a tour to the Gulmarg region
must make it a point to travel to the picturesque Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve
and the Alpather Lake. In fact the prime tourist attractions for those who
travel to Gulmarg include skiing and Heliskiing, green golf courses and the
gondola lift.
