Top 5 beautiful places to visit in Kashmir in 2019

Rightly said, ‘’ if there is paradise on earth it is this, it is this, it is this. ‘Endowed with nature’s best, Kashmir has lot to offer to its visitors. From elevated crests to snow dressed mountains and from trekking to solo outing, Kashmir is a complete bundle that satisfies your demands.

                Hoping to explore Kashmir, here is a complete list of spots that one should visit at least once in a lifetime.

Dal Lake Srinagar

1.Srinagar:

Undoubtedly one of the famous and busiest puts in Kashmir, Srinagar mirrors the authentic Jammu Kashmir. From shikara riding to trekking, from creature watching to shopping, from skiing to golfing, Srinagar provides you with everything.

Best time to visit:  April to September

Places to visit in Srinagar:

Ø Dal Lake

Ø Nishat & Shalimar Mughal Gardens

Ø Indra Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden

Ø Pari Mahal

Ø Shankararacharya Temple

Ø Hari Parbat

Ø Chashma Shahi

Ø Jama Masjid Srinagr

Ø Dargah Hazratbal

Ø University of Kashmir

Ø Badamwari

Ø Botinical Garden

Ø Kathi Darwaza

Ø Shah e Hamdan RA Mosque

Ø Zabarwan Par

Ø Srinagar City

How to reach:                            

One could reach Srinagar via:

v By road: To reach Srinagar by road one could travel through National Highway NH 44.

v By train: The nearest Railway station is Jammu-Tawi railway station. The station is almost connected to every part of the country

v By Air: The nearest airport is sheikh Ul Aalam international airport which is well connected to the major cities in India.

2.Pahalgam:  Valley of Shepherds

Located in Anantnag district Pahalgam is one of the alluring hill stations in Kashmir. Encompassed by Lidder river and Betaab valley Pahalgam is the place where you visit to encounter clear blue waterways and invigorating profound valleys. Pahalgam is also known for river rafting in Lidder River, playing Golf, and looking for Kashmiri conventional things.

Best time to visit: May to September for Summer lover visitors and December to Feburuty for winter lover tourists.

Pahalgam

Places to visit in Pahalgam:

Ø Betaab Valley

Ø Mamal temple

Ø Sheshanag Lake

Ø Lidder Amusement Park

Ø Poshwan Park

Ø Pahalgam Park

Ø Pahalgam Club Garden

How to reach:

v By rail: Nearest railway station is Jammu-Tawi railway station

v By road: Through NH44

By Air: The nearest airport is Srinagar International Airport.

3.Gulmarg:Meadow of flowers

Known for its majestic beauty, Gulmarg is the snow heaven of Kashmir. Apart from that Gulmarg also serves you with highest cable car in the world from where one can capture panoramic views of Apharwat peak. Originally known as Gaurimarg, its name was replaced by Mughal King Yousuf Shah in 16^th century.

Gulmarg

Best time to visit Gulmarg:

April to September for summer lovers and December to February for winter lovers.

Things to do in Gulmarg:

Ø Gulmarg Gondola

Ø Khilanmarg

Ø Gulmarg Backcountry Ski Lodge

Ø Himalayan ski School

Ø Apharwat peak

Ø Apharwat Lake

Ø St. Mary’s Church

Ø Rani temple

How to reach:

v By rail: Nearest railway station is Jammu-Tawi railway station

v By road: Through NH44

v By Air: The nearest airport is Srinagar International Airport.

4.Sonmarg: Meadow of Gold

The meadow of Gold has a standout amongst the most pleasant perspectives in Kashmir. Snow dressed mountains, green meadows and horses to ride on, this place is really a paradise to rest. Sonmarg is also a starting point of Amaranth Yatra. Waterway boating and trekking are the various activities that one might show his/her interests in. Sonmarg is impassable in winters as too much snow accumulates here.

Best time to visit:

From May to August

Things included in Sonmarg Itinerary:

Ø Satsar Lake

Ø Gadsar lake

Ø Gangbal lake

Ø Baltal Valley

Ø Krishnasar Lake

Ø Thajiwas Glaceir

Ø Vishnasar Lake

Ø Zojilla Pass

How to Reach:

v By air via Srinagar International Airport

v By Road Via Pahalgam

5.Doodhpathri Budgam

Doodpathri also known as ‘’The Valley of Milk’’ is one the appealing hill stations located in central Kashmiri’s Budgam district in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Having an altitude of about 9000 feet from the sea level and situated at a distance of 45 kms from the summer capital Srinagar, it is one of the beautiful and fascinating meadows with green pastures from all the sides, looks like a green carpet has been spread over the meadow.

Main tourist spots:

Ø       Tangnar

Ø       Mujapather

Ø       Dopkhal

Ø       Palmaidan

Ø       Sochilpather

How to reach:

Doodpathri,as already described above is located in central Kashmiri’s Budgam district (Jammu & Kashmir) and can be accessed through two different routes

Srinagar---------Budgam--------Khansahib----------Raiyar-------Doodpathri

If you are visiting Gulmarg then this is a must visit place and will take around 53kms to reach from Gulmarg.Here is the route

Srinagar-------Gulmarg---------Beerwah-------Arizal-------Doodpathri