Imagine, you are sitting in a beautiful garden surrounded by waterfalls and snow-laden peaks. Birds are chirping and butterflies are swarming over red roses plants, marigold. In the garden, when you look at your left, you find pine trees and on the right, orchards of juicy apples. Sounds like a fairytale, right. Well, that is what you will get in Kishtwar National Park. Situated in the heart of Kashmir, in the beautiful Anantnag valley, it...

We all know what lies in the beauty of Jammu and Kashmir. Now the point that comes is what all things you would want to cover when you are in Kashmir Needless to say those common areas like Srinagar, Dal Lake, Shallen Bagh, Gulmarg, and Sonmarg to name some will get covered in a matter of 3 to 4 days. But then what’s next? Well, if you are planning for a big trip to Kashmir...

The state of Jammu and Kashmir was ruled by the Dogra Dynasty rulers for a long time. As a result many magnificent monuments of that era can be seen. Amar Mahal Museum is one such place. It was built in the 1890’s in the European style of architecture. It has been used till late 1967 also by the late queen Tara Devi Wife of Late Maharaja Hari Singh. After this their son converted the Palace...

There are two main museums inside the city of Agra. 1. Taj Museum Famous For History Buffs, Photo Fanatics Fee 750 per person Visiting Time All days 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Except Friday) Duration of Visit 1 to 2 hours Located inside the mausoleum tagged as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, this museum hosts many original Mughal artifacts, art works and much more. Those who visit Taj Mahal, make it a...

Ranthambore Fort is a famous historic monument located inside the Ranthambore National Park of Sawai Madhopur. This is the ruins of 10th century colossal citadel, which was built by Chauhan Rajput clan. The land covering the fort and the national park was under the control of Rajputs, who built this fort on top of a small hillock, Thambhore Hill. The fort is surrounded by pavilions, lakes, ponds, and a verdant jungle. History of Ranthambore Fort...

Khilanmarg is a spellbinding valley with snow-clad peaks surrounding it. You can even walk from Gulmarg; as it is only 6 km away. The height through increases by 2000 ft. The fascinating mountains all around are some of the highest peaks of the Himalayas. On a clear day, you can see Nanga Parbat peak and Nun-Kun Mountains too in the far off distance. The terrain makes it perfect for some adventure sports as the slopes...

Kargil has seen a lot of action in the last few years on the army front. But now there is peace and you can go around with ease and explore the beautiful and scenic places in the vicinity. It was the trade gateway in the olden days. Products like tea, carpets, silk, wool and precious stones were traded through this route to the countries like China, Central Asia and ahead. The area has been opened...

If you ever traveled till Leh, then you are already aware of Hemis or Hamis (as it is better spelled). Hemis is a small tourism spot that rests in the beautiful Leh District. It is a part of the Tehsil Leh, which is a small tourist town. So if you are in Leh, then you may just have to travel around 40 km to reach Hemis. The place is also a well-known spot amongst people...

If you are a nature lover then you must visit a national park. This is a place where the animals can be seen in their native habitats and not in a zoo in captivity. The national parks help preserve flora and fauna of the local area in their original state. We the tourists are outsiders willing to see them while the animals are comfortable in their home. You can see many rare species of trees...

Aru valley is hardly 12 kms from Pahalgam, but is a small village quite self sufficient. Beauty of this surreal valley is going to enchant you and make your soul happy. The valley is like the imagination of a fine artist. Green meadows with snow clad mountains in backdrop and a river flowing through it. Yes it has got it all and all this comes with fresh air and simplicity of the people of the...

Baltal is in the valley of the Zoji La Pass, settled on the riverside of the river sindh. This place is at 15 kms from Sonamarg. There is bus service up to Baltal from sonamarg. Baltal servers as the resting halt for the pilgrims aiming to go to Amarnath cave. It is at the height of 2743 meters from sea level. It is just 14 kms more from here until amaranth caves. Mostly base camps...

The city fondly known as Mini Kashmir is Bhaderwah. It comprises of everything unique of Kashmir in one place, such as the green smooth meadows, rough hills, gushing fresh streams and coniferous trees all around. It is a tourist destination to make your soul happy. The city is at the altitudes of 1613 meters. It is a peaceful city sitting in the foothills of Himalayas. Bhaderwah is known for its wide range of snakes found...

When you are planning to go for a holy visit to Vaishno Devi temple there are so many things that you need to be aware of. This holy place is not just limited to visiting the shrine of the goddess but there are so many things like shopping, food, and culture to explore that your stay surely with your loved ones would be the most amazing one. It is expected that you plan it well...

History of Amarnath Yatra It is believed that Bhrigu Muni was the first person who had discovered Amarnath. There a quite a long time which is said to be the valley Kashmir which later was submerged in the water. Besides, it is said that Kashyap Muni had drained in it through rivulets. in the Rajatarangini book, it is stated that Amarnath which was also popular by the name of Amareshwara is said to have received...

Anantnag, the name is derived from two words, anant and nag. Anant means endless and nag means springs. As per the name there are many fresh springs in the vicinity. The environment is so serene and heavenly. You will get fresh air coming from the mountains nearby. There is always pleasant breeze in the region. Anantnag is one of the largest business centers of Jammu and Kashmir. With business come many tourism options too. Actually...

Suru Basin is a perfect amalgamation of mountains and river along with glacier. This dazzling valley is situated at the height of 3000 mtr located in the foothills of Himalayas. In this valley the catchment area of Suru River has been developed. This river is formed due to the melting of Panzella Glacier. When the glacier melts the water slowly flows down hill and makes the area fertile. This is the most suited area for...

Finally, now that you have made up your mind to explore the best of the place in Kashmir which surely will not disappoint you and yes we are talking about Sonmarg, it surely will be an amazing experience. Located in the Ganderbal district, Sonmarg is a lovely place of Jammu and Kashmir which is also a popular destination just like Pahalgam and Gulmarg. It is also popular by the name of a meadow of gold...

Vacations are all about being close to nature. It’s about relaxation and spending your valuable time with your family. Sanasar is one such travel destinations for tourists. The destination gets its name from two different villages in Jammu and Kashmir – Sana village and Sar village. The place is a beautiful meadow that is cup-shaped and rested in between green valleys of J&K. For people who like nature, and privacy, Sanasar can be described as...

Pulwama is another larger city close to Srinagar. Fondly known as the Delight if Kashmir by the local people, it is just 25 km from Srinagar. The serene enchanting beauty of the place is bejeweled with apple orchards, waterfalls, lakes, natural springs, and mountains. This place had been under terror attack in the recent past, but now safety has been restored. You can be assured and go around and explore nature’s beauty at its best....

You must have seen so many amazing scenic beauties on television which you might think must not even exist in real life. But the best part is they do! And most of them are taken from Pahalgam which is located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is not just known for the scenic beauty but is also one of the popular destinations that most of the family to have a relaxing time, honeymoon...