Kashmir in Winter Pictures
Kashmir, also known as Cashmere, is the northerwestern region of the Indian subcontinent. Today Kashmir refers to a much larger area that includes the regions of Kashmir valley, Jammu and Ladakh. The main "Valley of Kashmir" is a low-lying fertile region surrounded by magnificent mountains and fed by many rivers. It is renowned for its natural beauty and quaint lifestyle.
Kashmir is derived from the Sanskrit "Kashyapa" + "Mira", which means the mountain range of sage Kashyapa. Srinagar, the ancient capital, lies alongside Dal Lake and is famous for its canals and houseboats. Srinagar (alt. 1,600 m. or 5,200 ft.) served as a favoured summer capital for many foreign conquerors who found the heat of the Northern Indian plains in the summer season to be oppressive. Just outside the city are the beautiful Shalimar, Nishat and Chashmashahi gardens created by Mughal emperors.
Kashmir was one of the most important centres of Buddhism in India. Kashmir retained a strong influence of Buddhism despite the influence of Kashmir Saivism and the various Sufi Orders of Islam. Following are some gorgeous pictures of Kashmir in Winter.
Come, Lets Go on an Unforgettable Journey to
Kashmir, The Heaven on Earth
You Have to Agree..The Heaven is Here..
A Warm Welcome by a Flower Guy Upon Arrival at the Dal Lake, Srinagar
BeautifuL Gulmarg: About 60Kms from Srinagar, 2Hrs Drive
BeautifuL Gulmarg: About 60Kms from Srinagar, 2Hrs Drive
BeautifuL Gulmarg: About 60Kms from Srinagar, 2Hrs Drive
BeautifuL Gulmarg: About 60Kms from Srinagar, 2Hrs Drive
A View of Kashmir from the Top
Is it a Road? Or a Waterfall? Probably Both!
Beautiful Nishat Garden, Srinagar
A Beautiful View
Mirror image ! : posted this picture upside down. Can you really make it out ?? Besides the fact that the sky is lighter (below) and the water is darker (above)..
Lost in Thoughts …. : This is the local boat called Shikara that the villagers use. It’s completely made out of wood and cost’s as much as 30-40000 INR a piece.
Frozen Mountains of Kashmir
Evening View from the Hotel near the Lake
A Few Waterfalls
Adventure Games in the Ice
Dal Lake at the Sunset
Colors of Nature, Kashmir
Tourists on the Shikara in Dal Lake
Char Chinar Trees in the Dal Lake
A View of Sonmarg
So What Do you Say…Isn’t it the Heaven on Earth?
