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Tour Itineraries :
Kashmir is a multi-faceted diamond, acquiring an altogether different hue with the changing seasons. The two major Himalayan ranges, the Great Himalayan range and the Pir Panjal range surrounding the state make it quite picturesque with breathtaking landscapes. They are the single source of great rivers, which flow down into the Kashmir valley forested with orchards and decorated by lily-laden lakes.
Srinagar in Kashmir is famous for its beautiful houseboats surrounded by beautiful lotus flowers. One can also go for a lake tour in the scenic Dal Lake watching the high altitude Himalayas in its backdrop sparkling in sunlight. You can realise your dream of luxury in the Shikara. The lake tours in Kashmir are also in demand amongst the honeymooners. A wonderful state with a combination of history, mythology and legends offers an ideal venue for the lake tours in India.
Srinagar, located in the heart of the Kashmir valley at an altitude of 1,730 m above sea level, is spread on both sides of the river Jhelum. The Dal and Nagin lakes make it a picture perfect place with its salubrious climate adding on to the charisma. The serene flow of the Jhelum river and the Dal and Nagin lakes make it a perfect river tour and lake tour destination in India. The traditional houseboats called shikaras are the well-furnished boats that offer you a smooth ride as well as a luxurious accommodation. The sightseeing tour in a Shikara sailing through the water currents of Dal lake is a romantic experience. It is particularly pleasant to have a lake tour in waters of the Dal Lake to visit the Mughal Gardens and other sites on the lakeside including the famous Hazratbal mosque.
The historians have appellated Kashmir as the 'Paradise on Earth' after visiting this spectacular place full of lakes, gardens, temples, mosques and forests. Here the Mughals laid the foundation of waterfront gardens collectively known as the Mughal Gardens in Srinagar. Kashmir is a land ideal for experiencing the real and natural beauty of India. In winter, the snow-clad mountains, make it ideal for skiing, tobogganing, sledge-riding etc. along the gentle slopes. In spring and summer, the honey-dewed orchards, rippling lakes and blue skies invite the tourists to tour Kashmir in its most blooming seasons.
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