Kashmir has always been more than a mere place. It has the quality of an experience, or a state of mind, or perhaps an ideal
-Jan Morris
The Land of gods, the heaven of earth, the home of greater Himalayas, and the list go on. These are some of the few phrases used to narrate the beauty of Kashmir. Nestling in the Greater Himalayas is the promised land or ‘Jannat’ – Kashmir.
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Kashmir is a territory of the compound state of Jammu and Kashmir which lies in the upper Northern region. It is the northernmost union territory of India. The entire state, on 31st October 2019 was transfigured into 2 union territories namely Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. That is to say, the list of Indian Union territories got escalated by two more Union territories. Subsequently making India a country of 9 Union territories and 28 states.
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Kashmir is considered to be the most beautiful territory in the entire world. After all, many of the world-renowned authors and poets often narrate it as the paradise of the living world. The land of Kashmir is blessed with the gifts of mother nature. The province is so lush with plants, fruits, flowers which consequently makes the vibe happy.
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Let us dive deep inside the demography of Kashmir. Jammu & Kashmir is prominently divided into 3 parts. Jammu – the southernmost part, is the entry point of this state. Jammu Tavi is the last railway station inside this territory. That is to say, the journey further inside can only be done by road or flights. Jammu is the winter capital and the majority of the population is of ‘the Hindus’- considering the religious aspects.
Secondly, Kashmir – the northwestern region is the most populated area followed by Jammu and Ladakh. Kashmir comprises of 97% of the Muslim population. And the third territory is the region of Ladakh. Ladakh is basically a Buddhist civilization. The entire region is slightly tilted towards the Tibetan culture and tradition. You can see loads of monasteries and monks along the roads of Ladakh.
The Jawahar Tunnel
The Jawahar Tunnel is a roadway tunnel that starts from the town of Banihal and takes you deep into the heart of Kashmir. This 1.77-mile-long tunnel was opened up in 1956 in a dream to establish easy and year-round road transport from Kashmir Valley. Certainly, the tunnel is named after the first prime minister of India – Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
The tunnel is high up on the hilltop and is surrounded by lush greenery in summers. However, in winter the entry point from the Banihal is okayish, but once you exit the tunnel it seems as if nature has pulled over a white blanket. That is to say, almost 95% of the land is covered in snow all winter. Snow so thick you’ll need to dig a few feet underneath to actually touch the ground.
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Hidden away in the shadow of the great Himalayas, Zanskar is not just a travel destination. It is a mood! A happy place to be around.
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There is nothing in Kashmir you cannot seem to like. The place is blessed with such an atmosphere even the smallest of insects to the largest of mammal, everyone seems to enjoy it. For nature lovers, there is always more to do.
In Summers you can enjoy the floods shiny rivers, the snow-capped mountain tops, go trekking, camping in the woods, and much more. In addition, the Ladakh valley can be best enjoyed during summers. Most importantly some highly religious places like the cave of Amarnath – one of the most divine shrine of Mahadev, opens up for worship during summers. The climate is cold yet enjoyable.
The Ladakh region is the most beautiful place to be in during summers since the roadways are all blocked due to the heavy snow. The Leh – Ladakh bike rides are a fun adventure. The highest motorable road – Khardung La Pass (18,406 feet sea level), is en route to Ladakh. Hundreds of adventure riders all around the globe visit Ladakh to experience the adrenaline of riding the bikes at such high elevation.
Likewise, in winters the snow is everything you should care about. All the snow-related activities can be heartily enjoyed during winters. Gulmarg the ski capital of India is equipped with the highest commercial ski gondola in the entire world. Skiers and snowboarders can ski down the mountain tops from a height of almost 14,000 feet sea level. Also, other activities like the Chadar Trek, snowmobile rides, sledding, stargazing can be relished. Camping in snow and constructing your own igloos out of the snow is one heck of an experience.
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There is a duality in the capital cities of Jammu and Kashmir, where Srinagar in Kashmir is the summer capital of the state. There are some unique food cuisines to enjoy in Kashmir out of which Kazwaan and Sheer Chai are something unique. The Sheer chai is basically pink in color and has a unique salty taste. In other words, Sheer chai is also known as the Gulabi beverage of the Kashmiris.
In earlier sentences, we spoke about some spiritual sights in Kashmir. Each and every shrine in Kashmir is not only divine but the best combination of a spiritual and psychological boon. It is soothing to both mind and body. Vaishno Devi and Baba Amarnath are some of the most famous ones. Similarly, Martand Sun Temple that is located in the Anantnag region is one of the oldest archeological sites which dates back to the 8th century C.E. The magnificent temple is situated on the top of the mountain and is circumference with a view of the entire Kashmir Valley. That is to say, the combination of history, spiritual, physiological, and psychological gains can be sensed just perfectly here.
Every other beauty just vanishes or feels less when you once see how beautiful Kashmir is. The valley, the mountains, and the rivers – everything about the stunning land continues to elevate its beauty at all the junctions throwing new surprises. Remember that verse from the song ‘Hotel California by Eagles’? “You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave”. Kashmir is just the same.
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