“Kashmir”- the mere name stirs up a portrait of beauty, flower-strewn valleys, magnificent snow capped peaks of the mighty Himalayan range, floating gardens, exotic wild life and dazzles the eyes of the spectators with all the colors on earth.
A honeymoon in Kashmir lets you enjoy the thrill of experiencing the “paradise on earth” and makes your new journey of life delightful and perfect.
This place lets you discover each other while exploring the nature’s grandeur at its best. There cannot be a more perfect honeymoon place in India than Kashmir to begin your new life in the angelic beauty of the nature, tempting you to fall in love with it at first sight.
Honeymoon Attractions in Kashmir
Kashmir is such a place on earth where you will feel delighted in the gleaming manifestation of houseboat lights, along with the natural splendors. A honeymoon in Kashmir will make those moments for you, that you will cherish throughout your life.
This land, filled with tales of love and romance would certainly make your tour unsurpassed. Some of the major tourist attractions in Kashmir are as follows:
Pahalgam:
Situated on the bank of the Jhelum River, this is a very interesting place in Kashmir. You can spend a day here, enjoying the wild waves of the river current lashing against the banks.
Srinagar:
The place is known for the famous houseboats on the Dal Lake. You can book a room in a deluxe houseboat as per your affordability, spend some nights, gliding on an eternal expanse of pristine water and experience the most enthralling adventure.
Dal Lake:
You can also go for a river cruise ride on a “shikara”, on the lake and store lasting memories of your honeymoon days in Kashmir. At night, Kashmir becomes a poem for the romantic souls. Along the Dal Lake you can savor the local Kashmiri or Mughlai food and barbecues, take leisurely saunters or just sit by the lake and drench up the surrounding tranquility.
Gulmarg:
This place is well known for the golf courses and a picturesque lake, Alpather. This alpine lake remains frozen till late June and many people come for a skiing session. You can also rent snow scooters and sledges. You can take horse riding from this place as well or just enjoy the panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains.
Sonamarg:
If both of you are fond of adventurous activities, then Sonamarg would just be the ideal place. From here, you can start trekking expeditions.
Shopping in Kashmir
Kashmir is a shopping hub for tourists, with their exclusive art and craftsmanship impressing people with their woolens, artifacts and food items. These are the must buy things:
- Amazing walnut wood carvings, Kashmiri handicrafts and papier mache, from Lal Chowk or Badshah Chowk in Srinagar
- Traditional Dongra jewelery, dry fruits and handicrafts, from Vir Marg, Raghunath Bazar, Hari Market in Jammu
- Pashmina shawls, Shahtoosh shawls and knotted carpets, from J & K Emporium
- Wool garments, Thangka paintings, from Tibetan Market,in Leh
- Tibetan silver jewelery and handicrafts, from Main Bazaar Road in Ladakh.
You can choose any of the Kashmir Honeymoon packages available, and have an exhilarating holiday with your spouse. A honeymoon in Kashmir would be the first step towards a perfect married life.
Adventure in Kashmir
You can make your honeymoon more adventurous and fun filled through excursions in Dachigam National Park, Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve, Hemis High Altitude National Park, Kishtwar High Altitude National Park, Overa Wildlife Sanctuary and Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary and find yaks, blue sheeps, haguls, Kashmiri stags and pheasants. In Kashmir you can even enjoy various water, land and aero adventure sports namely, Wild Water Rafting, Parasailing, Swimming, Angling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Trout Fishing, Mountaineering, Skiing, Trekking, Country Skiing, Snowboarding, Ice Skating, Bungee Jumps, Mountain Cycling, Jeep Safaris, Cave Exploration, Paragliding, Hot Air Ballooning, Air Surfing and Sky Diving.
Kashmiri Cuisine
Kashmiri cuisine is influenced by flavours of Persia, the Kashmiri Pandits and Buddhists. Nevertheless, Dum Oluv, Methi Chaman, Kofta, Rogan Josh, Kabargah, Kahmiri Pulao, Razmah Gogaji, Nadier Palak, Chamani Qaliyan,Gushtaba, Aab Gosht, Shab Deg Kashmiri Yakhni and Gaad are some of the famous main course dishes and Phirni, Shufta, Panjeeri, Shakar Pareh, Kasaar and Sevaiyyan are the popular savouring desserts of the Kashmiri platter.
Last updated : Oct 5,2011
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