“Gar Firdaus bar-rue zamin ast, hami asto, hamin asto, hamin ast.” is a famous quote by Mughal Emperor Jehangir when he visited Kashmir in the 17th century which roughly translates to ” if heaven exists on earth, then this is it, this is it!”
Kashmir is a place of beautiful simplicity and pristine natural beauty. Kashmir is painted with a unique culture that keeps you intrigued throughout your journey, from Srinagar to Sonamarg and Gulmarg till Pahalgam.
Some of the popular tourist destinations in Kashmir are Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pulwama and Pahalgam.
Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It lies in the Kashmir Valley on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, and Dal and Anchar lakes. The city is known for its natural environment, gardens, waterfronts and houseboats.
Gulmarg is a town, a hill station, a popular skiing destination and a notified area committee in the Baramulla district of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The town is situated in the Pir Panjal Range in the western Himalayas.
Sonamarg which means meadow of gold has its own charm . Snow masked Thajiwas glacier is one of the most enchanting tourist place of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a lovely vantage point to observe snow and the picturesque Kashmir Valley.
Pulwama, the ‘Rice Bowl of Kashmir’, is the agriculturally rich district of Jammu and Kashmir. Home to some of the most picturesque and scenic locales, nestled in Pulwama are some of the most elusive mountains, pristine waterfalls and verdant valleys of unparalleled beauty.
Best time to visit: March till May
Kashmir Tour Packages
13 Days Ladakh and Kashmir Tour from Delhi