Pahalgam trip

I love to go on Pahalgam tour, It is a great place to see the natural beauty when i am in Kashmir, i usually visit there with my friends.below is the account of a tour of pahalgam when i was there with my group of friends.before going further i recommend this place for people coming for their honeymoon in Kashmir.

The rain slides on the window panes of our hotel room i can see the fog and rainbow near the mountains.After finishing my  tea i could see the clouds sandwiched between the mountains and blue sky. the water level of the river has increased since last night.when we reached pahalgam yesterday it was a bright and sunny beautiful day the cool wind raising from the gushing cold  river water  welcomed us.when we started from Srinagar via pampore we could see the vast saffron fields on our both sides.the men and women were picking saffron flowers in their small woven baskets.they were singing kashmiri folk songs and talking merrily.their faces were bright and laughing in the sun with pink shades on their cheeks.later we stopped in avantipora where we saw a temple built of huge blocks of stones local people say it was built by the pandawa's but it seems a ancient sun temple same as i had seen in naranag.it has a small flower garden attached to it. later as we drove from this place we stopped at bat factories were bats are manufactured a shop owner told me they export their bats to England and Australia.kashmiri willow makes finest cricket bats they have good demand in Indian markets.we purchased some bats from them and we proceeded further to pahalgam just  few kms before pahalgam there is a ancient shrine of  ashmukam it has a small cave in it.lot of devotees visit there.we offered prayers in the shrine and we made our way to pahalgam.

Our hotel which is more like a bunch of cottages is located right above the beetab valley a famous spot for many retro Bollywood movies.right across the hotel are huge green mountains shining in the rain.the park below is empty except for few people who work there.pahalgam is a famous tourist place in Kashmir.some nearby places to see here are aru,chandanwari,baisarn,shikargah,beetab valley,there are lot of good hotels to stay in pahalgam.it is a huge valley covered by mountains and forests i could see the pine and few chestnut trees along the river bed and horses and sheep grazing in green fields.

pahalgam

lot of people come here for  trout fishing.river rafting has been also introduced in lidder river few kms before pahalgam starts.the rapids are good for river rafting sport.pahalgam is a serene place good for families and honeymoon couples traveling to Kashmir.the government has built very good amusement park  with good rides and lot of flower beds.the greenery of pahalgam is soothing for body and soul.a car can be hired from taxi stand if you want to go to these three places aru,chandanwari,beetab valley.the sightseeing to these places can be a lot of fun.you should also try horse riding to some of these places it can be tiring but you will feel the pleasure.there is also a good golf course this was built long time ago but it has been renovated recently.here you can play golf among the lofty pines.

lidder river

aru valley

pahalgam river near aru

river of chandanwari

 the flowing water makes a soothing sound when it runs against the stones.the beauty of pahalgam is vast i enjoyed walking along the banks of river.i could see the people fishing for trout and tourists enjoying and playing with cool water.

the village of aru is a drive along the river it is a small village consisting of few houses which are dependent on farming.aru is also used as base for many trekking's.chandanwari is also another beautiful valley it is a second way to amaranth yatra.few miles from chandanwari there is a beautiful lake called seshnag.pahalgam is a true shepherd's land always showering it's beauty on the people who visit there,it is a landmark for tourists who come for Kashmir valley tour and a cool retreat for people who come from hot cities in India.they love the cool weather of pahalgam and take happy memories with them so during your Kashmir trip make pahalgam a must see place.

 

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Dal lake in early Morning

Ruins of ancient sun temples at Avantipora

As the morning light falls on my land of Kashmir it is like a bride waking up from the deep slumber in Eden..my rich and beautiful land is a my life.the land so rich and so old, it's history is witness to many episodes of bloody wars, countless floods and famines, the changing of dynasties and emperors and finally it's struggle for freedom.the flowers which grow in its breast and the sweet smelling pink roses adorn its meadows Kashmir is a paradise.the placement of Kashmir on Indian map is on top. it is truly a crown of India.the kings and the queens the maharajas and their begums the mighty mougals had a deep desire in their hearts to visit Kashmir.they have heard about this beautiful land of Kashmir in their courts and during that time the road to Kashmir was very dangerous owing to the heavy snowfalls and deep gorges and tough mountainous terrain, the harsh cold weather took lives of many yet they didn't loose hope they took this peril and outplayed the death to see this land of eternal beauty which they had only imagined before in their dreams.same like today the people want to visit Kashmir rich of poor,they want to witness the beauty of this Eden which god has created with patience and time.it is like a nature pilgrimage for them.

we help our guests to plan trips to Kashmir and parts of ladakh,we make all necessary travel arrangements for them.whether you are planning your kashmir valley tour with your families or you are going  for your honeymoon or traveling for leisure or adventure,every one will enjoy the beauty and would like to share it once he will reach back home. over the years i have personally seen lot of people trying to come back every year & bringing along with them their families, friends,colleagues for kashmir tour

The scores grow every year the flow of people increases,  these people want to see this place again and again and also want to show it to the people who are close to them.they want to relax and enjoy the charm which draws them back every year. No doubt the people of Kashmir are very friendly and helpful.they love and respect their guests this is also other reason why people go back to Kashmir. when i am in Delhi far from my home some  of  my  friends often  ask me why Kashmir has got so  importance over the other Indian states? people really want to know more when I tell them i am from Kashmir. they want to know how it looks like, they want to listen about it,they will ask me about the beauty of  this land the snow peaks covered with pine forests,blooming of tulips,the saffron plantations,apple and almond orchards,meadows of Gulmarg,valleys of Pahalgam,the flowing ice cold waters of  Jehlum , Houseboats in dal lake the calm waters of Nigeen & Manasbal lake,morning mist over the shankracharya temple,mughal gardens with its manicured green lawns and bright flowers with the backdrop of green mountains and blue sky.

Kashmir is the most loved place for all Indians and foreign tourists it provides lot of natural attractions,sightseeing's and much more so come and embark on your nature pilgrimage were you will witness some of the most amazing and  beautiful creations of nature. Planning your travels can be a hassle esp for foreign travelers, because they don't know how to reach kashmir, kashmir is well connected to Airports like delhi, Mumbai, Amritsar, jammu, road connectivity is also good, another thing is to look at the season, kashmir gets very busy in spring season, finding  a accommodation or gondola ticket can become a problem, its better to sort it in advance by the help of a local guide or a travel agent. summer can be hot particularly the months of july and august, there is no rains season in kashmir, only rains are expected in march and early April, winters can be cold particularly the 40 day perios from 20 Dec to 31 jan, checkout other valuable information resource for Kashmir Ladakh travel