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11 Must Do Things in Kashmir

To see the best of this heaven on earth, you must do most amazing things in Kashmir:

  1. Lay back and enjoy the most popular Shikara ride in Dal Lake
  2. Spend night in a houseboat.
  3. Enjoy your walk around Old Srinagar
  4. Glide over the majestic valleys of Astanmarg Harwan Srinagar. You can try the Tandem 15 min ride or the long 1 hour+ XC Cross country Ride. The breath taking views form the top is can be enjoyed by taking off from Astanmarg 7400 Ft and flying down to 5300 Ft .
  5. Be Adventurous. Go trekking.
  6. Experience skiing/snowboarding and enjoy Gondola cable car ride at Gulmarg.
  7. In winters take a walk in Dal Lake
  8. Ride the rapids at Phalgam
  9. Nishat Garden : Nishat Garden is the second largest Mughal gardens in Kashmir. It is also known as “the garden of bliss” and it is set on the banks of Dal Lake. The garden offers a splendid view of the Dal Lake as well as the snow-capped Pir Panjal mountain range. The garden has different terraces, each representing different Zodiac sign. Other attractions of the Nishat Garden includes its blooming flowerbeds, trees, fountains, etc. the beautiful Nishat Garden is open for public view on all days in a week.
  10. Shalimar Garden : Shalimar garden is the most famous Mughal gardens. It was built by th Emperor Jahangir in the year 1619 AD for his wife Nur Jahan. The term Shalimar comes from Sanskrit language which means “Adobe of Love”. This beautiful garden is sited on the banks of Dal Lake. This garden has a lot of Chinar trees some of which are around 400 years old. The exotic Shalimar garden is one the most popular landmark in India. The best time to visit the garden is in the spring season as the leaves of the Chinar trees changes its colour.
  11. Harwan Garden : Harwan is a huge garden lined with flowerbeds and massive Chinar trees. The sweet fragrance in the air and big green-carpeted lawns make it an ideal spot for picnics and excursions. The good thing about visiting these gardens is that all of these gardens fall on the same route so you can practically visit all of them at your lesuire on the same trip.
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