Kashmir Tourism: Places to Visit in Kashmir

When one wants to tour any hilly and cold temperate are then few places like Switzerland, Canadian Andes, Norway, Sweden and Russian comes to mind immediately, but there is also a very beautiful place which is known for its wonderful natural charm and beauty which is just like a heaven. The people who have been here can tell you better about this.


Why Kashmir’s Beauty justifies the phrase “Heaven on the Earth”?

Kashmir has everything to offer to its visitors whether it be regarding winter sports, trekking activities, excursions, wildlife, river water rafting, golf, heritage tourism, pilgrimage, for shopping, wonderful fresh water lakes, tempting wetlands, beautiful gardens & parks, and much more to explore thus making this place a complete and ideal tourist spot for all visitors. That is why Kashmir is also known as the “Heaven on the Earth” or the “Paradise on Earth”.

Located at the northern tip of the India, and lies in the lap of mighty Himalaya Mountain Range which is also famous for their exotic natural landscape in the world. Kashmir is a state of the India and is adjascent to other beautiful state like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand which are also known for their wonderful hilly landscape, evergreen cool climate and scenic beauty which you can also consider to visit during your Kashmir tour.



Stay is not at all a problem in Kashmir as you can find hundreds of good resorts, affordable hotels and guest houses both cheap and luxurious so select depending on your budget and requirements. You can also book such hotels, guest houses or resorts through online booking in advance which is also a very good option.
If we talk about major sightseeing attractions which are worth visiting, then I would suggest some very nice and exotic location which would really enthrall you.

Kashmir is globally famous due to its scintillating tourism attractions and wonderful sightseeing spots. Majestic Himalaya Mountains, lively colorful vales, cascading waterfalls and serene lakes here provide the feasts to the eyes, while interesting cultures and places of historical importance reflect the wealthy past of the valley. Kashmir has a range of tourism attractions to explore. Some of them are detailed below:

Srinagar: Obviously picturesque, Srinagar is one of the much-preferred tourist attractions in North India.  Located in the heart of Kashmir Valley, it’s the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir state scenic beauty and tranquilizing effect of that leave its mark on every visitor. Srinagar packages lets the travelers explore an exotic range of tourism attractions. Riding through the famous Dal Lake into a traditional Shikara boat is the experience of a lifetime, especially for honeymooners who come here for a romantic rendezvous. Apart from that, gorgeous Mughal Garden, and Nishant and Shalimar Bagh are the popular places for a fun-filled holiday and excursion. Some places of spiritual significance like Jama Maszid and Hazratbul Mosque are also worth exploring during a Srinagar trip.



Gulmarg: Beauty of this place is hard to describe in words. The marvelous creation of the God almighty, Gulmarg is a dream destination for millions of backpackers throughout the world. Fascinating slopes with colorful flowers, snow-capped Himalaya peaks, enchanting waterfalls and scrumptious climatic conditions in Gulmarg make it a paradise for nature lovers. Besides this, a range of exciting sports such as gliding, trekking and golfing here invite adventure buffs in hoards. Visit to Gulmarg gives the tourists an opportunity to explore numerous wonderful attractions including the Alpather Lake, Shrine of Baba Reshi and Khilanmarg Valley etc.



Pahalgam: No matter whether you want to have a romantic tour with your spouse, a family-friendly holiday or a vacation full of adventures, Pahalgam makes it all. A beautiful hill resorts surrounded by majestic Himalaya peaks, this place has a unique lure to invite tourists of all natures. From a river-side picnic to trekking towards verdant valleys and socking up the cool climate to wandering through lively markets, you can enjoy a range of activities here. Moreover, if you’re fit enough to trek rough paths of Himalayas, you can head out to the holy Mansrower Lake or even the amazing Amarnath yatra to Amarnath Cave. However, this journey is possible only in summers from June to August.



Other Famous Tourist Attraction of Kashmir Which are Worth to Visit Are:
  • Dal Lake : It is considered as the Srinagar’s biggest attraction so don’t miss this.
  • Shalimar Bagh: It is a very wonderful place for the nature and green lover it is a Royal garden and was built by Jahangir a Mughal emperor of India.
  • Nishat Bagh: Same as above a treat for garden and orchards lover, royal garden built by Jahangir’s brother-in-law in 1633.
  • Chashmashai: Also called Royal Spring, it is a beautiful fountain park
  • Pari Mahal: also called Fairy Palace is also worth visiting.
  • Shankaracharya Temple: It is the one of the most famous Hindu temple of Srinagar, here you can feel the devotion of the Indian people towards their religion.
  • Jamia Masjid: It is the largest mosque of Srinagar.
  • Rozahbal Mosque: Also called the ‘Tomb of Jesus’
  • Hazratbal shrine
  • Shahi Masjid
  • Nazim Bagh
  • Shrine of Charar-e-Sharif
  • Khanqah-e-Moula
  • Badshuhnun Dumat
  • Gulmarg: A very beautiful destination renowned for its flower gardens which would make you feel as you are in a heaven.
  • Sonmarg is an another picturesque destination Srinagar.



There are some good tour providing companies which offers a wide range of the Kashmir holiday packages, Kashmir tour packages at cost effective budget prices in India which organize trip as per the customer’s demands and may include visit to all the destinations listed above which may save the traveler’s money, time and any types of problems. Famous for its mesmerizing natural beauty and astounding range of adventures, Kashmir Valley has long been a popular holiday destination in North India. Well- recognized as a ‘paradise on earth’, the valley has an array of tourism attractions to cater travelers of all natures. This article aims to make you acquainted with some popular tourist attractions of Kashmir Valley.

There is no doubt that Kashmir Valley is one of the most beautiful destinations in India. A land of recurrent water-bodies, lush tropical forests, snow-laden mountains and undisputed spiritual solace, Kashmir is rightly dubbed as the ‘Paradise on Earth’. When plains in India feature scorching summers, thousands of people flock to this verdant valley to relish a well-deserved holiday into the real lap of Mother Nature. And Kashmir, with its wealth of natural beauty, amazing tranquility and religious grandness, never disappoints them showering its riches upon every visitor.

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