Kashmir is situated in India, in the northeast of the country, and borders Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan and China, making it a very diverse region.
There are numerous wonderful places in the region, but, we wanted to focus on a few that stick out from the rest.
1. Dal Lake
Although it is a tourist hub, and, therefore, does it receive a large number of tourists, it is still beautiful and serene. It is not only considered to be an ‘official’ tourist attraction but it is often used as a place of pilgrimage.
2. Amarnath
Amarnath is located approximately 85Km from Srinagar. It is popular for its Lake, which is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva. During this yatra, people from far and near to this region, as well as a large number of foreigners, come to this place, in the hope of getting Darshan.
3. Sonmarg
Sonamarg is located on the Srinagar- Leh Highway. This is a beautiful heaven of natural beauty, with picturesque views of Mountains as well as River Sindh. Moreover, Sonmarg is a popular site for paragliding.
4. Gulmarg
Gulmarg is another tourist hub in Kashmir. It is called the ‘Meadow of Flowers.’ This is also a popular skiing destination and is the best known skiing place in India.
5. Pahalgam
One of the most common mistakes that a lot of tourists do when they visit Kashmir, is to avoid Pahalgam. It is a beautiful quaint town, that offers picturesque views of the mountains as well as the surrounding fields.
6. Shankaracharya
This is an interesting place to visit. It is situated on the National Highway. It is the entrance to Ladakh.
7. Mughal Gardens
There are several gardens that you can visit in Kashmir. The most famous are Shalimar Garden, Nishat Garden, Chashma Shahi, Bagh-e-Khair and Miran Sahib. These gardens were built in the 16th Century.
8. Hazratbal Shrine
Hazratbal Shrine, in Srinagar, consists of a shrine which enshrines the remains of Hazratbal. The shrine attracts huge crowds of people, especially during religious festivals like Id.
9. Gulmarg Gondola
Gulmarg Gondola, in Gulmarg, is a popular tourist attraction. In winters, Gulmarg is famous for its Skiing. This Gondola lift was built to provide scenic views of the valley.
10. Pahalgam Rungta Ruins
Pahalgam Rungta Ruins are an interesting place to visit. It dates back to the 8th century. Indeed, it is one of the earliest religious sites in Pahalgam.