KASHMIR-The Paradise on Earth

DAL LAKE -Ready for boating ?

Kashmir is called and known as the Paradise on Earth because of its   natural widespread beauty. It is located in the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent.

Attractions:

 Dal Lake,Gardens-Shalimar, Nishat ,JNMBotanical & IGMTulip, Gulmarg(for experiencing snowfall) and Pahalgam

TULIP

How to reach: You can reach Srinagar by air, rail and road .Road journey is tire-some. Rail is only up to Jammu. So, better transport is by air even if it is costly.

By Air: 

Nearest domestic Aerodromes: Srinagar (14 km to the city) Jammu (357km to Srinagar by road. Flights are available from here) Amritsar ( Srinagar flights from here) Delhi (Srinagar flights are conveniently available.Delhi is also well connected with international and domestic flights  

By Rail:

Nearest Railway station:              Jammu Tawi-This is the nearest railway station to Srinagar, which is at a distance of 290 km. Jammu railway station is well connected to all major cities in India by rail. Direct train services are available from Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and Trivandrum. Taxi services are available from Jammu to Srinagar and the fare is about Rs 6,000. You can also get govt. buses to Srinagar. For railway booking and informations visit www.irctc.co.in

By Road:                    Srinagar is well connected by road with major cities like Delhi (876 km), Chandigarh (646 km), Leh (424 km) and Jammu (258 km).There are good services of Buses and Cabs available.

A MYRIAD VIEW OF TULIP  FLOWERS

Accommodation:               In Srinagar, there are hotels to suit every requirement in terms of price, location and facilities. The most desirable location for a hotel is considered the Boulevard, which overlooks the Dal Lake. Hotel rooms that overlook the lake cost more than those opening in the opposite direction. Dalgate, which is fairly central for shopping and nearest to the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC), has mostly budget accommodation. Some good hotels are also located in Sonawar and Rajbagh, which are largely residential areas within 2 kms of the TRC. Also there are several hotels on Residency Road, which is right in the middle of a shopping centre, very close to the TRC. Lal Chowk, in the city’s centre, has several medium category hotels, mostly preferred by visit

HORSE RIDING AT PAHALGAM

J&KTDC (Jammu Kashmir Tourism development Corporation) ,the govt. owned agency, provides accommodation on reasonable rate. It`s hutments at Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Patnitop are furnished and attractive for those who have their own transport. It has also hotel blocks where rooms are allotted for transit visitors. Advance booking is necessary for these rooms. The J&KTDC has also started 80-roomed Heemal hotel which is conveniently located on the Boulevard. For booking and other details visit www.jktdc.co.in

SNOWFALL AT GULMARG

Things to remember:       Avoid travel by road possibly, even though we    could enjoy the beauty of valley and hills covered with snow.

Select hotel for accommodation judiciously. Don’t forget to take sweater, jacket and sports shoe. (To visit Gulmarg jacket is compulsory. This is available there for hire. But, don’t expect clean one)

For communication Post-paid mobile phone is must

MUGHAL GARDEN NISHAT