A Kashmiri Photo Story (8): Visiting Srinagar’s Dal Lake in Winter
According to Wiki, the Dal Lake, also known as “Srinagar’s Jewel”, has a shore line of 15.5km. It’s integral to Kashmir’s tourism because …
A Kashmiri Photo Story (7): Chashma Shahi Srinagar
Chashma Shahi was the first garden I visited while on the auto rickshaw tour in Srinagar. It was my first time in …
A Kashmiri Photo Story (6) – Shankaracharya Temple
The Shankaracharya Temple, located on top of the hill is dedicated to Lord Shiva according to Wiki. The temple sits on a height of 1,000 feet (300 m) …
A Kashmiri Photo Story (5) – Getting to Gulmarg
If you’re visiting Srinagar during the winter, going to Gulmarg is a must. From Srinagar, a return taxi costs about RS1,000 – …
A Kashmiri Photo Story (4) – Shalimar Bagh Srinagar
Unlike the Nishat Bagh in Kashmir where I was quite alone, I was in the company of lovers and school students at …
A Kashmiri Photo Story (3): Botanical Gardens Srinagar
If you’re a tree or plant enthusiast, the Botanical Gardens in Srinagar is the place to be. I’m not sure how extensive …
A Kashmiri Photo Story (2): Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar
According to Wiki, the Hazratbal Shrine which contains a relic, the Moi-e-Muqqadas, believed by many Muslims of Kashmir to be a hair of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The …
A Kashmiri Photo Story (1): Nishat Bagh in winter
There were a number of taxis for rent along the main road next to Dal Lake, that provided a day tour around …
Top 8 places to visit in Srinagar Kashmir
Srinagar may not be one of the world’s safest places, but it’s home to some of the world’s most beautiful destinations that make …
Top 10 reasons to travel to Kashmir in India
In recent weeks, Kashmir has hit the news for all the wrong reasons. Soldiers are firing at each other across the Pak …