Kashmir is the most popular tourist destination in India with its snow covered mountains, deep blue lakes, dense forests and lush green farmlands, wildlife and so many other attractions. It is the part of northern India. This spectacular land is also known as the Switzerland of the east and the Paradise on Earth. There are a lot of worth visiting tourist destinations which make it a most memorable vacation in a lifetime.
Houseboats
These are the great attraction in the state. These fifty years old wooden boats seem as a full furnished house with living rooms, drawing and dining rooms with attached bath and wooden furniture and decorated interiors. The boats are in huge variety to suit everyones need. Firdous, Kushal, Nishat, Khusdil and Gulshan are some of them.
Lakes
Lakes are the must visit place in this state and are lovingly identified as crowning glory of
Kashmir Tourism. The lakes are peaceful, serene and most beautiful. The most popular lakes in the state are the Dal Lake: the most beautiful lake in India is the second largest lake in the state. Surrounded by mountains, gardens and orchards alongside, it looks unique. The Wular Lake: it holds the mesmeric beauty, undisruptive in words. This, one of the largest fresh water lake in Asia changes its character and aspect of beauty with every few miles. The Nagin Lake: it is interconnected with Dal Lake by a small water channel. You can also enjoy shopping in the middle of the lake as full fledged shops on the moving boats are found in the lake. The Manasbal Lake, the Ladakh Lake, the Tsomo-Riri Lake are the other exciting lakes in the state.
Pilgrim Places
The state is also known for the most important pilgrim places situated here. Amarnath Yatra: in the month of July to August, the tourists from all around the globe visit to this place. It is a holy temple of Lord Shiva in form of icy structure. Apart from this, Charar-e-Sharif, Hazratbal, the Shankaracharya Temple and the Vaishno Devi Temple are the other major pilgrim places.
Hill Stations
The hill stations of Kashmir are the places which make it most valuable treasure of natural beauties and thus the paradise on earth. It also offers a number of adventure activities as paragliding, trekking, mountaineering and so on. Some of the famous hill stations are Gulmarg: the valley stands at 2730mt. and 56km south west of Srinagar. Gulmarg, the name refers to the field of flowers exactly as it blooms in spring with countless flowers like Daisies, Bluebells, Forget Me Nots and Buttercups. It is a fabulous experience to visit this site. Sonamarg: situated at an altitude of 2130 and 95km from Srinagar, it is the most famous hill resort and proves a most amazing sight to the tourist.
Wildlife
The Himalayas and the sub Himalayan ranges are the abode of rare animals and birds. It is one of the major attractions in the state. Some of the major wildlife sanctuaries are Dachigam National Park, Overa Wildlife Sanctuary, Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve and Overa-Aru Biosphere Reserve.
Apart from the above mentioned attractions of the state, there are numerous other attractions and fabulous destinations which can be explored and visit on your any
Kashmir Tour Operators. So once you start exploring this paradise, your pleasure of tour is not going to end and the golden memories will remain in core of your heart till eternity.
