Best 15 places to visit in Kashmir

Rightly called a paradise on planet Earth, Kashmir is one of the most beautiful and mesmerizing tourist destinations across the globe. Every year, thousands of tourists come to visit this place to see God’s marvelous creations here. Not only do you get to see the astonishing landscapes here, but the warmth and love of the local people here are sure to make you feel at home.

While visiting this land, make sure to check the availability of the hotels from the Kashmir tourismwebsite. You will find several affordable resorts in Kashmir as well for your stay.

How to reach Kashmir?

The land of Kashmir is well connected to almost all the leading states and capitals of this country. Also, people from abroad can travel by air to this place without any hassles. By air, you need to reach the Airport at Srinagar, which lies at a distance of 15 km and it is well connected to all places in India. You can hire cabs from this Airport to reach Kashmir resorts easily.

You can also avail of the services of both trains and cars to reach this place by road. It is well connected by the NH 1A, which provides accessible translocation roads for the state as well as luxury buses. The buses are incredibly cost-effective and also offer comfortable rides to the tourists. The nearest railway station here is the Railway Station at Jammu Tawi which connects the place with the capital of India.

Things to do in Kashmir

Some of the exciting things to try out while visiting the land of Kashmir are:

• Birdwatching
• Strolling around through the valleys and the parks
• Riding in the famous Shikaras
• Shopping
• Trying out the local cuisine at the leading restaurants in Kashmir
• Trekking and hiking through the mighty Himalayan range
• Visiting the old historical Mughal sites
• The location where the famous movie "3 Idiots" was shot, etc.

Places to visit in Kashmir

Few leadingplaces to visit in Kashmirare:

• Kargil: The famous town where our brave soldiers protected our country from the invaders. You get the mesmerizing view of the valley from this region as it connects to the Ladakh region. Make sure to visit this place in March to enjoy the weather here.
• Kathua: The place of the Sufis, this place lies between the borders of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. You get to enjoy the serene beauty of nature here along the banks of the river flowing through this town. 
• Kupwara: A tiny district in the Jammu state, this one is a must-visit for nature lovers. The blooming meadows with the most exceptional views of nature make this place a breathtaking site on the land of Kashmir.
• Leh: Leh is quite famous for being one of the safest places to visit during the summer months. You get to see the mesmerizing views of the lakes along with the snow-clad peaks here. This land is one of the dreamlands of bikers and enthusiastic photographers.
• Sonamrg: As the name sounds, this is one of the most visited places in Kashmir. People love to view the undulated trekking pathways here along with the endless stretches of stunning flowers.

Apart from these places, it would be best if you visited the land of Srinagar, the town at Gulmarg, the Aru Valley and the National Parks located in this region. In case you love snow, make sure to visit this breathtaking place once in the winter. You will be able to witness the picturesque views of the mighty Himalayas clad in white layers of snow. Also, make sure to hire aKashmir travel guideto know more about the histories and the beautiful stories encircling the land of Kashmir.

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