A Kashmiri lady,
who lives in the same building that I live in, once over a cup of tea said
something that urged me to go and visit Kashmir.
She said “go to Kashmir, not because several brochures, websites and
magazines tell you to, but because you should!” I have never seen beauty
so divine and perfect anywhere, but in Kashmir. The amiable people and the
heartwarming hospitality add to the charm of the valley. So, what to see in
Kashmir?? Well, you have four great destinations for spending holidays in
Kashmir; the first is Pahalgam, second is Gulmarg, third is Sonmarg and fourth is Srinagar. Pahalgam is a perfect destination for families
looking to spend some leisure time; there are many hotels and resorts in Pahalgam that offer great value for
money. If you have kids older than 8 years, you can go river rafting in
Lidder River or skiing in Aru Valley. Angling and leisure walks are other
activities you can try out to when in Kashmir.
Gulmarg couldn’t
charm you more! Set amidst lofty snow-clad mountains, Gulmarg offers holidayers
the time of their life. A major attraction in Gulmarg is the cable car ride to and
from Kongdoori and Apparwath Peak. The view from the top is breathtaking!
Though, Sonmarg is a bit of an offbeat destination for families, yet it has lot
of interesting things to offer. Camping, tent-staystrekking –to Thajiwas
Glacier, fishing, and strolls along the lake side stroll are some of the things
you can do in Sonmarg. Our fourth destination Srinagar is amongst the best
places to go on a summer holiday with family in India. Besides being the state
capital, Srinagar is also the cash cow of Jammu & Kashmir tourism. Shikara ride, houseboat stay and
water-skiing (if your kids are minimum 12 years of age) are some activities
that can be enjoyed with family in Srinagar. For sightseeing, you can go to
Mughal Gardens namely, Chashma-e-Shahi, Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Garden,
Hazratbal Shrine and Hari Parbat Fort.
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