{"id":2560,"date":"2012-06-09T10:00:26","date_gmt":"2012-06-09T04:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/?p=2560"},"modified":"2021-05-19T15:12:15","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T09:42:15","slug":"mesmerizing-kashmir-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/mesmerizing-kashmir-valley.html","title":{"rendered":"An Escape to the Mesmerizing Kashmir Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It will be no exaggeration to call Kashmir \u201cA Heaven on Earth\u201d. The land is so beautiful and mesmerizing that once you set foot there, you would never want to leave. Sparkling rivers, sleepy lakes, awe-inspiring snow-capped peaks, and regal Chinar define the landscape of Kashmir. The sheer abundance of natural beauty has earned the valley the nickname \u201cSwitzerland of the East\u201d but some say that the valley even outshines Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Getting to Valley is no big deal. Flights operate to Srinagar. The last stop on the railway line is Udhapmur from where you can hire taxis or board a bus. Some people also proceed from Jammu.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/mesmerizing-kashmir-valley.html\/#Lets_check_out_the_three_big-ticket_tourist_destinations_in_the_Kashmir_Valley\" >Let\u2019s check out the three big-ticket tourist destinations in the Kashmir Valley:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/mesmerizing-kashmir-valley.html\/#Srinagar\" >Srinagar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/mesmerizing-kashmir-valley.html\/#Gulmarg\" >Gulmarg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/mesmerizing-kashmir-valley.html\/#Sonamarg\" >Sonamarg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/mesmerizing-kashmir-valley.html\/#Tourist_Safety\" >Tourist Safety<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_check_out_the_three_big-ticket_tourist_destinations_in_the_Kashmir_Valley\"><\/span>Let\u2019s check out the three big-ticket tourist destinations in the Kashmir Valley:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Srinagar\"><\/span><strong>Srinaga<\/strong>r<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Srinagar.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2561 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Srinagar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Srinagar-150x108.jpg\" alt=\"Srinagar, Kashmir Valley\" width=\"150\" height=\"108\" \/><\/a>Srinagar is the summer capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located in the western part of the state and is a favourite among the tourists visiting the Valley. Tourism is the most significant aspect of the city\u2019s economy. The landscape is adorned by the rows of gleaming houseboats stationed in the lakes of the city. The city\u2019s alpine weather \u2013 cold winters and mild summers \u2013 is also treat for the tourists. The city is also known for fine wood furniture and wood carving works. Srinagar has several tourist attractions; some of these are the Dal Lake, the Nagin Lake, Shankaracharya Hill, the Hari Parbat Hill that is situated on top of the Sharika Hill and the Charar-e-Shareif shrine, which is situated on the way to Yusmarg.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gulmarg\"><\/span><strong>Gulmarg<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Gulmarg.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2562 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Gulmarg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Gulmarg-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Gulmarg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Gulmarg-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Gulmarg-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Gulmarg-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Gulmarg, literally meaning a \u201cmeadow of flowers\u201d is a very popular skiing destination in the Valley. Located 56 km away from Srinagar the hill station basks in the pristine glory which is lent to it by the blooming daisies, bluebells, forget-me-nots, and buttercups. Most tourists travelling to Gulmarg make it a point to travel to the picturesque Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve and the Alpather Lake. Then there is the beautiful golf course situated at an altitude of 2650 metres. It\u2019s also renowned for the world\u2019s highest gondola. Gulmarg is also a trekking base for those who trek to the Pir Panjal Range, Nanga Parbat and Khilanmarg.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sonamarg\"><\/span><strong>Sonamarg <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The word Sonamarg literally means \u201cmeado<a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Sonamarg.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2563 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Sonamarg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Sonamarg-150x140.jpg\" alt=\"Sonamarg\" width=\"150\" height=\"140\" \/><\/a>w of Gold\u201d. The place is an amazing tourist destination and it\u2019s 84 kilometres away from Srinagar on the Srinagar-Ladakh road, situated at a height of 2740 metres above the sea-level. The travel time in between the Sonamarg and Srinagar is about two hours. The place is a hill resort and serves as a base camp for people visiting Ladakh. The place is known for its breathtaking natural beauty and also for some rich flora: alpine flowers, sycamore, silver birch, and pine trees. Trekking activities are also organised in Sonamarg.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tourist_Safety\"><\/span><strong>Tourist Safety<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Although terrorism has declined considerably, the tourists should be a little cautious while in the Valley. The situation is not very stable. \u00a0Outbursts of politically motivated violence are possible, especially around Srinagar. Therefore it is highly advisable for the travellers to maintain good situational awareness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It will be no exaggeration to call Kashmir \u201cA Heaven on Earth\u201d. The land is so beautiful and mesmerizing that once you set foot there, you would never want to leave. 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