Kashmir offers a most alluring landscape in the world for diversity of its transparent lakes, babbling streams, lofty mountains and emerald-strewn meadow. Amid that transcendental panorama the image of divinity thrives in wreaths of nature flowers in the lap of surge snowy summits, under which the gushing water sings to the tune of mirthful colorful birds, soaring in the foliage of towering pines. The flock of sheep drifting there likes batches of stray clouds from ridge to ravine, present a scene of medieval picture with the shepherd deeply absorbed in the resounding tune of his flute and where, reeling for a trout makes it as much of an “Utopia” for angler, as it does for a huntsman seeking his game in the mute wilderness behind the rock and shrubs.
Living on water is traditional in Kashmir and without having that opportunity, at least once, the visit (to Kashmir) remains incomplete, for missing the fascinating charms, offered nowhere in the world. In the peaceful aquatic surroundings, detached from the usual frenzy of city, the sight revels at glowing, reflections of the horizon, intercepted by the shimmering moonshine over the surface of the water, facing a fragrant breeze; while as the mind remains bewitched by a tiny amusing kingfisher in brilliant plumage, restlessly darting and diving deep for its next victim. At leisurely hours cruising by a gondola type shikara fetch a delightful scene of floating gardens dotted by smiling lotus and blooming lilies, wherein the serenity of backwater, multi-species of colorful birds, in wooing and wobbling excitement, recite hymns to the glory of the Creator. (By Mohd Iqbal Chapri, Kashmir Today)
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LADAKH is renowned for its Buddhist monasteries, locally known as gompas, which are found in and around Leh and in the countryside. These monasteries are not only places of worship but are treasure troves of Ladakh's heritage, art and culture, and of closely guarded ancient religious manuscripts as well. These monasteries (gompas) are frequented by thousands of travellers to Ladakh every year.
Shalimar Garden15 kms from Srinagar,this spacious garden was built by Emperor Jehangir for his wife Noor Jehan (the light of world) The garden is spread over 4 terraces .