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 Aatithya Holidays invites you to Jammu and Kashmir, the crowning glory of India. India's northernmost state and crown of India, Kashmir is a Paradise regained. Kashmir is so precious, no outsider is allowed to own land here. Experience the beauty of Jammu and Kashmir with Aatithya Holidays. The state has three regions - Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. Each region is beautiful in its own way. Nature has blessed Kashmir with incredible beauty. Stay in luxury houseboats on the beautiful Dal Lake in Srinagar, go skiing in Gulmarg and Patnitop, view the majestic Himalayan peaks, see Chinar trees turn russet in autumn, and enjoy a holiday in Kashmir with Aatithya Holidays. See the vibrant colors of the flowers in the gardens of Kashmir with Aatithya Holidays and understand why Jahangir, the Mughal Emperor said, "If there is a Paradise on Earth, it is here, it is here, it is here." Experience a trip to a paradise called Kashmir, with Aatithya Holidays.

The white sheet of snow spread far and wide concealing the resonating beauty of this paradise. The soft snowflakes adorning the coniferous, the misty hazy breath, the chilly breeze gently tingling your senses, the tender sunlight deflecting from the ice capped peaks and spreading the much needed warmth. All so milky and pure. It is picture of a true heaven on earth.

Srinagar
Srinagar, the summer capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir is located on the western side of the state and is a favorite tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir. Srinagar is popular among tourists for its Lakes and the charming rows of Houseboats floating on them. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri Handicrafts and dry fruits. The best time to visit Srinagar is from June to early November in summer and from December to February in winter. Other interesting tourist attractions are the Hazratbal Mosque and Hari Parbat Fort. Lakes, Scenic Beauty and Mughal Gardens. The Nishat and Shalimar Gardens are popular venues for picnics in Srinagar. The area around Dal Lake is also a favorite place for visitors who sit on the banks of the Dal Lake and watch boats float by, or venture out on a boat ride.

Srinagar basically has an alpine weather, as the summers are mild and winters are cold. In winter the local people, wear thick loose coats called Phirans. They carry a small basket within which a clay pot is kept. The clay pot has burning coal which is kept alight by feeding it small twigs and leaves of the Chinar tree. This device called the Kangri is carried under the phiran like a portable heater by Kashmiris as they go out on work every day. It is the traditional method of coping with the winter in Kashmir. Srinagar is known for its shops where fine Kashmiri Furnture and Wood Carvings are sold. Kashmiri Embroidery is a favorite of tourists who buy phirans, kurtas and shawls decorated with intricate embroidery. Designs such as the paisley motif, lotuses, chinar leaves, birds and flowers are stitched by hand in fine silk threads on woolen garments and shawls.

Srinagar has several tourist attractions; some of these are the Dal Lake, Nagin Lake, Shankaracharya Hill, Hari Parbat Hill that is situated on top of the Sharika Hill and the Charar-e-Shareif shrine, which is situated on the way to Yusmarg. The Dachigam National Park is situated at some distance from Srinagar. There are several travel packages for those interested in visiting Srinagar. Srinagar also offers Adventure Sports facilities for tourists to Kashmir.

Gulmarg
The tourist destination of Gulmarg lies at a distance of 56 kilometers from Srinagar, Kashmir. Gulmarg is one of the most frequented Hill Resorts in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The word gul means flowers, and thus the name Gulmarg stands for a Meadow of Flowers. Flowers that bloom in this meadow include bluebells, daisies, forget-me-nots and buttercups. Tours to the meadow of Gulmarg will transport you into a beautiful world of flowers. Those who aim to embark on a tour to the Gulmarg region must make it a point to travel to the picturesque Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve and Alpather Lake. In fact the prime tourist attractions for those who travel to Gulmarg include Skiing and Heliskiing, Green Golf Courses and the Gondola Lift.

Gulmarg has a beautiful golf course that is situated at a height of 2,650 meters above the sea level. Tourists who travel to Gulmarg visit this beautiful and panoramic golf course, if not to actually play the game, but to admire the lush green land slopes that incline gradually and form a sight to behold. Tours to Gulmarg usually offer you a temporary membership at the golf course. As far as adventure sports is concerned Gulmarg is a trekking base for those who Trek to the Pir Panjal Range, Nanga Parbat and Khilanmarg. Tours to Gulmarg offer you facilities for hiring trekking equipment and local guides. Most of the resorts in Gulmarg provide all the facilities along with world-class equipment for those keen on skiing. Khilanmarg is an important skiing center. The skiing season commences in December and goes on till the month of April. The Gulmarg biosphere reserve is located at a distance of 48 kilometers from Srinagar and offers one of the most attractive Wildlife Tour and Travel Packages.

The Alpather Lake lies frozen till the month of June and it lies at the base of the Apharwat Mountain. This lake is located at a distance of 13 kilometers from Gulmarg. The Alpather Lake and the melting snow and ice from the Apharwat Mountain form the Ningli Nallah. This stream also forms an attractive tour site.

Pahalgam
The Pahalgam valley is situated at the confluence of the Seshnag Lake and the Lidder River. Pahalgam is basically a cluster of eight villages. The word Pahalgam literally means, the Valley of Shepherds.

Tours to Pahalgam is associated with the annual Amaranth Yatra. The region is extremely popular among tourists for its outdoor activities like Fishing, Horse Riding, Golf and Trekking. Pahalgam is a popular take off point for treks to the Kolahoi glacier, to several high altitude lakes, to the Amarnath cave and to Sonmarg. Pahalgam offers several tourist attractions. Tours and travel to Pahalgam usually include a visit the Baisaran Meadow that is surrounded by pine forests on all sides. Tours to Pahalgam should definitely include a visit to the village of Mamal that is significant as it has an ancient Shiva temple. It is believed that this is Kashmir's oldest temple.

There are excellent Fishing opportunities at the Lidder River. Tourists are issued permits to go fishing on the Lidder River. These permits are issued for maximum three days at a time. Most tours and travel packages to Pahalgam offer opportunities to tourists for outdoor activities such as fishing. There are ample opportunities for tourists to enjoy Horse Riding upto the Thajwas glacier.

Sonamarg
The word Sonamarg literally means the Meadow of Gold. The tourist destination of Sonamarg lies at a distance of 84 kilometers from Srinagar, Kashmir, India. Sonamarg lies at an altitude of 2740 meters above the sea level. To be precise it lies on the Srinagar-Ladakh road. The Sindh River flows through the region. Sonamarg is a Hill Resort. It is also a base camp for those visiting Ladakh.

As far as activities for tourists are concerned, travel to the Sindh River in Sonamarg offers ample opportunities for Fishing. The Krishnasar Lake is also a site for fishing. Sonamarg is also a Trekking Base. A number of Hiking and Trekking Trails makes Sonamarg an interesting place to travel to. Sonamarg is known for its natural beauty; in fact it is popular for its alpine flowers, sycamore, silver birch and pine trees. Shahnama Tours aims to make tours and travel to Sonamarg a memorable experience by providing you with all the relevant details.

Tours and travel to Sonamarg involves a visit to several tourist attractions. One of these is the Baltal Camping Base. Nilagrad is another tourist spot, where a small stream meets the Sindh River. The Glaciers at Thajiwas are also an important tourist attraction. Sonamarg is well connected by road to Srinagar. The travel time in between the Sonamarg and Srinagar is about two hrs.