Located at the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent, Kashmir is also known as the paradise on earth because of its natural beauty. Until the 19th century the valley lying in between the Phir Panjal ranges and the Great Himalayas was referred to as Kashmir. Today, Kashmir covers a much larger area and includes the state of Jammu and Kashmir administered by the Indian government, Azad Kashmir and Northern Areas administered by the Pakistan government and the Chinese governed area known as Aksai Chin. The tourists can engulf themselves in numerous activities in the whole Kashmir valley. Some of the most popular places to be visited include:
Dal Lake: This is one of the best places to be visited in Kashmir. Shikara ride is the thing in which the tourists can actively engage themselves. For the convenient of the tourists most of the hotels and tourists guides organize frequent visits to the lake.
The mughal gardens: Showcasing extraordinary beauty and pleasant environment and located at close vicinity of the Dal lake are the three mughal gardens. Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh and Chesmashahi are the three gardens which attract the attention of the people. The area of the garden is spread in between 539 m by 182 m and includes four terraces. Nishat Bagh is situated adjacent to the Dal Lake. The garden provides magnificent view of the snow caped Pir Panjal ranges and the lake as well. Chesmashahi on the other hand is a wonderfully decorated garden laid in terraces.
Activities: Some of the activities in which the tourists can involve themselves in Kashmir are:
Golfing: Kashmir can also be called as the paradise for golfing with the presence of the various golfing courses. Golf can be played at Kashmir through the summer season stretching from April to the November. The royal spring golf course and the Gulmarg golf course are the two courses where golf can be enjoyed. The Gulmarg golf course happens to be the highest green golf course located at an altitude of more then 2650m. The layout of the course also attracts a lot of golfers towards it. On the other hand, the Royal spring golf course is spread at an area of about 300 acres. The golf course has been designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr II, One of the most renowned architects of the world.
the pre independence times when the Gulmarg resort used to host two annual events.
Water sports: The waterways of the valley provide the tourists with ample opportunity to enjoy the various water sports. The tourist can watch and enjoy activities like kayaking and river rafting in the various rivers of Kashmir. These waterways also give an opportunity to enter the older parts of Srinagar and get glimpses of the magnificent mosques and temples located the bed of these rivers.
Kashmir is for all those people who like to enjoy cozy environs and walk down the silent streets. Seeing the beautiful culture of the place is a joy of its own kinds when you are in Kashmir.
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