Gulmarg...!!!

Highlights:

Gulmarg's extravagant beauty, prime location and closeness to Srinagar make it one of the prime hill resorts in the country. Gulmarg Gondola, developed by Kashmir tourism dept highly influenced the rate of Kashmir tourism. The Gondola ride said to be one of world's highest system as off now.Today Gulmarg is not merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty- it also has the highest golf course in the world.

 

 Things to do

• Pony riding
• Cable car riding
• Golf playing
• Skewing/Skating

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Kashmir Tourism

Kashmir the Heaven on Earth!!!

Kashmir, popularly known as heaven on earth. The Mughal emperor Jahangir said that if paradise is anywhere on the earth, it is here. Kashmir located in the Northern part of India, is the most popular& preferred tourist destination in India. The beauty of this place is unmatched and it cannot be found anywhere else in the world. It's a multi-faceted diamond, changing its hues with the seasons - always extravagantly beautiful. The valleys in Kashmir are beautifully decorated with the Chinar forest which is the prime attraction in Kashmir.

Places of Interest:

a) Kashmir Valley

•     Srinagar....Capital of Jammu and Kashmir

                                 Dal lake - Popular lake in Srinagar, Shikara riding

                                 Manasbal Lake

                                 Shalimar Gardens

                                 Nishant Gardens

                                 Shalimar Garden

                                 Hari Parbat Shankaracharya Temple

• Gulmarg ....World's largest cable car system, hill station.
• Pahalgam.....scenic valley
•  Sonamarg...Hill station, Pony riding
•  Amarnath temple....Lord Shiva temple, pilgrimage center for Hindu devotees

b) Jammu

•    Vaishno Devi - Popular Shrine
•    Poonch
•    Patnitop - Hill station
•    Punj old fort
•    Bhaderwah
•    Shahdra Sharif shrine
•    Bhimgarh Fort

c) Ladakh

•     Leh - Popular Monasteries
•      Nubra Valley - Scenic Beauty
•     Lake Moriri -  largest& high altitude lake
•      Pangong Lake - Lake divided between India and China
•     Zanskar - Scenic beauty, Trekkers point
•     Gurdwara Pathar Sahib

 Kashmir has four distanct seasons. Each has its peculiar characteristics& they are:

 Spring- Extends roughly from March to early May. The weather during this time can be gloriously pleasant at 23 deg cel chilly& windy at 6 deg cel. This is the season when Srinagar experiences rains, but the showers are brief.

Summer- Extends from May to August. The day temperatures range from 25 to 35 deg cel& at this time, the whole valley is a mosaic of varying shades of green - rice fields, meadows, trees, etc.

Autumn- the loveliest season of Kashmir, reaches towards September when green turns to gold and then to russet later to red. Temperature may range from 23 deg& dip to 10 deg by October.

Winter- Starts from December to the beginning of March. Snow covered landscapes shows the winter beauty.

Access:

• Airport: Srinagar International Airport
• Railway station: Jammu-Tawi
• Road: Delux buses/tempo travels are available for the tourists

Stay:

• Stay in Houseboats: will be a memorable experience
• Hotel Center Lake View
• Hotel Akbar
• Hotel Broadway

East Sikkim

District:            East Sikkim

Highlights:

East Sikkim is one of the four administrative districts of Sikkim. East Sikkim, occupies the south-east corner of the state and the capital is Gangtok. The district is a very sensitive area with the Indian Military force control over most areas east of Gangtok and near its borders. Tourists to this region are restricted and just a few areas are open to tourists in the areas east of Gangtok.  To enter this region a special Permit has to be taken prior to departure. This pass is made through local tourist offices.

Places of Interest:

• Tsongmo Lake
• Baba Mandir
• Nathula Pass
• Silk Road
• Zuluk
• Rumtek Monastery
• Gangtok

Zuluk:  Breathtaking view of the sunrise is one of the main attraction of Sikkim tourism. The sun rise offers a spectacular view to visitors. The snow clad tip of the Khangehenzonga with sun rays illuminating the peak, adds another punch to Sikkim tourism.

Gantok:  The neat and clean city of India makes way for excellent tourist spot in India. The city locates 6500 meter above Sea level. The visitors can reach Hindu Ganesh temple, attain panoramic view of Gangtok town, Khangchendzonga and Siniolchu.

Tsongmo Lake: lake is situated on the Gangtok - Nathula highway, 12200 feet above sea level. It forms a part of the old trade route from India to China. Tourist can reach Lord Shiva temple,

Primula flowers and other alpine vegetation grow around the lake. During winter the river Lungtze Chu originates from this lake and meets the Rangpo-chu offers a spectacular view.

Nathula Pass: Locates 14800 feet above Sea level. The Indo-China border at Nehru Road where by Indian troops and the Red army stand face to face. It is one of the highest altitude roads where motor can reached and richly covered by various species of Alpine Flora and Fauna.

Access:

• Airport: Bagdogra Airport
• Railway station: Siliguri
• Road: Gangtok