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This is on top of the Sinthan Pass, at a height of 3750m, on National Highway NH-1B. This highway is open only in the summer months. Snow, even in the summer is the biggest attraction for tourists here.This route is an exciting and adventurous alternative to the regular Jammu-Srinagar highway. It connects Kishtwar on the Jammu side to Anantnag on the Kashmir side.
These horses were traveling all the way from Kishtwar to Pahalgam, a distance of 200 km, for the Amarnath yatra, where they would ferry the devotees. Their journey had begun over a month before the opening of the Amarnath pilgrimage.
Sinthan Pass was the first high altitude mountain pass for us. Read more about the Himalayan passes at Mountain Passes we crossed.
A beautiful shot from Kashmir, the heaven on earth, gives a fair idea of the beauty of the place. The tirelessly moving water flowing downstream finding its path along the rocks, boulders and pebbles just like life which continues to move forward despite hurdles.The green vegetation stands along like spectators watching the lovely stream flow by.
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Betaab valley, It is situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Pahalgam in Anantnag district in India's northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir.
The breathtakingly beautiful Aru valley in Anantnag District of Jammu & Kashmir, India. The majestic mountains, lush green meadows, dramatic cloudy sky, a meandering narrow road and the tall pine trees.
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Words always fall short in describing the beauty of Kashmir. This shot captures a view of the famous 'Betaab' valley named after a film of the same name having been shot here. The sky is crisp blue and white clouds look so well defined over the mountains covered in pine trees and grass with a stream flowing on its path. The shot seems like a part of heaven!
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We met a Gujjar family while walking up a hilly trail in Chatpal.
Head of the family then made a request for one special picture – a photo with his youngest daughter.
Fathers and daughters everywhere really do share a special bond!
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Majestic Himalayas, sky covered with clouds, lush green grass spread on the slopes and the cold clear water river Lidder flowing down the mountains. (9 vertical shots stitched panorama, touched up in LR).
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Rice is the staple diet of Kashmiris, and rice fields are seen everywhere, especially at lower altitudes, like here in Avantipora. The rice planting season had just begun, and it made for lovely green carpets.
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A fairy tale - was our first impression of Chatpal. A wooden cottage. A gushing stream next to it. Air so clean and fresh, it felt almost - unnatural! There are no "tourist points" to sit on a horse and see, in Chatpal. Getting lost in nature, or within oneself is the star attraction of Chatpal.
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Kashmir, the heaven on earth, where each view is breathtaking. This shot from Pahelgam of the landscape, covered by pine trees and lush green grass, overlooking a beautiful stream is the part intoxicating beauty of the Himalayas!
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Hajan Valley, also called Hagen Valley, is situated at a distance of 15 km (9.3 mi) from Pahalgam in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. The Valley is towards northeast of Pahalgam and falls between Pahalgam and Chandanwadi and is en route Amarnath Temple Yatra. The valley surrounded by lush green meadows, snow clad mountains and covered with dense vegetation.
Hajan Valley, which is a part of Pahalgam area – one of the several sub-valleys of Kashmir Valley came into existence during the post geosynclinal stage of the development of the Himalayas. Betaab Valley lies between the two Himalayan Ranges – Pir Panjal and Zanskar.
The valley got its other name from the Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab (1983).
Betab Valley is a very popular tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir. Betaab Valley is also a favorite campsite of travelers as it also serves as a base camp for trekking and further exploration of the mountains. The valley is a walk-able distance from Pahalgam. The crystal clear and chilly water of the stream bubbling down from the snowy hills is a delight; locals here drink this water too. Baisaran and Tulian Lake are few nearby attractions that can be visited.
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Chuharnag is a cluster of 4 alpine lakes situated in the Margan Valley in the Anantnag district of Kashmir in India at an elevation of 3810 m above sea level. The lakes can be accessed through a short hike from the Margan Pass that connects Kokernag in Kashmir with the remote Warwan Valley.
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The Amarnath yatra was our introduction to the ways and lives of the sadhus. These days, only the sadhus walk all the way from Pahalgam, the original starting point of the Amarnath yatra. Seeing them, was a study in cutting things down to the basics.
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Chenab Valley lies between the middle and outer Himalayan range in the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is divided into three districts: Doda, Ramban, and Kishtwar and two constituencies of Reasi -Gool-Arnas and Gulabgarh are also believed to be a part of this sub region. The valley touches the Anantnag district of Kashmir to the north, Kishtwar district to the north-east, the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, and Kathua district to the South, the Udhampur district to the southwest, and Salal Reasi to the West, with Doda in its middle.
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Daksum, a village in south Kashmir is the base of a snow covered mountain pass called Sinthan Pass.
It is surrounded by a dense coniferous forest and the melting glacial waters flow as stream through it.
With abundant forest trails, Daksum is a nature lover's paradise.
Baisaran Valley, located just 5 kilometers away from Pahalgam in the Anantnag district of Kashmir, is famous as a top sightseeing destination, called mini-Switzerland because of its picturesque beauty. It's a hilltop green meadow dotted with dense pine forests and surrounded by snowcapped mountains.
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This is Rauf from a small village called Chitergul in Kashmir. On a rainy day in June, we met him and his brothers outside our tourist bungalow in Chatpal. He had come to play by the stream along with his elder brothers. While they played some competitive games, Rauf was just running around, trying to emulate his elder brothers.
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We saw these freshly cultivated paddy fields on the train journey from Srinagar to Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Rice is the staple food in Kashmir. The summer month of July is the peak paddy sowing time. Agriculture activity was on in full swing in the entire state. It is a family activity, with every member contributing on the fields.
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Baisaran Valley, located just 5 kilometers away from Pahalgam in the Anantnag district of Kashmir, is famous as a top sightseeing destination, called mini-Switzerland because of its picturesque beauty. It's a hilltop green meadow dotted with dense pine forests and surrounded by snowcapped mountains.
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Temple ruins is not something one associates with Kashmir. However, Martand near the city of Anantnag has these sun temple ruins. The temple was built in the 8th century.
Built on a plateau, these ruins at Martand provide stunning views of the Kashmir valley and the surrounding snow covered peaks.
Near Pahalgam, Kashmir.
The Lidder Valley is situated within the jurisdiction of Pahalgam tehsil, of Anantnag district. It is bordered by Kashmir Valley to the west, and Sind Valley to the north, and covers a length of 40 km. It has a maximum width of 5 km. The Lidder basin is surrounded on the south and southeast by the Pir Panjal Range, on the north by the Sind Valley and on the northeast by the Zaskar Range. The Lidder drainage basin has an area of 1134 km2. It is formed by the flow of the Lidder River which flows within a Y-shaped valley, upstream of Pahagam the river diverges into the East Lidder and the West Lidder. The East Lidder of which reaches eastwards from Pahalgam up past Chandanwari and flows from east to west starting in the area of Sheshnag Lake and the Shisram Glacier. The West Lidder originates from the Kolhoi Glacier and runs through green coniferous forests through many alpine meadows. The Lidder Valley provides fresh water supply to other districts and irrigation for agriculture. The Lidder River flows through the entire valley passing several natural landmarks and tourist spots, including Aru, Pahalgam, Betab Valley, and Akad.
Pahalgam known as Pahalgom is a town and a notified area committee in the Anantnag district of the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Mahagunas Top at a height of around 4200 meter is the top most point of the Amarnath yatra. This is where Shiva is supposed to have left behind his son Lord Ganesh on his way to the holy Amarnath cave. We crossed this peak just before lunch on day 2 of the Amarnath yatra.
The beautiful green landscapes had given way to the stark browns and blacks of the high altitude Himalayas. The only human signs of settlement were the tents of the Indian Army. This altitude combined with the remoteness of the location, being there was an intense experience.
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The Amarnath yatra was our introduction to the ways and lives of the sadhus.
Every once in a while, we would see the sadhus take a break. A break always involved a round of their favourite smoke. (No, we didn’t dare ask what exactly was in it!)
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Pahalgam,J&K,India
Pahalgam is a town and a Municipal committee in Anantnag district in India's northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a popular tourist destination, and every year, many tourists visit Pahalgam. This world famous hill station is 45 km. from the District Head Quarter at Anantnag and located on the banks of Lidder River at an altitude of 7200 ft. from sea level. A number of treks in this region also begin from Pahalgam, as the 35 km trail traverses through pinewoods to the spectacular Kolahoi Glacier.
Pahalgam is also associated with the annual Amarnath Yatra. Chandanwari (2,895 m), 16 km from Pahalgam, is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year in the month of Sawan (July to August). The road from Pahalgam to Chandanwari is on fairly flat terrain and can be undertaken by car. From Chandanwari onwards the track becomes much steeper, and is accessible on foot or by pony. About 11 km from Chandanwari is the mountain lake of Sheshnag (3,574 m), after which, 13 km away is the last stop, Panchtarni. The Amarnath cave is 6 km away from there. During the month of Sawan, an ice stalagmite forms a natural Shivling in the Amarnath cave.
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A shot from the running train from Srinagar to Anantnag. Farming is the most common occupation in all of Kashmir and rice is their staple food. July was the paddy sowing time. Everywhere we went, entire families were busy in these activities.
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Temple ruins is not something one associates with Kashmir. However, Martand near the city of Anantnag has these sun temple ruins. The temple was built in the 8th century. Built on a plateau, these ruins at Martand provide stunning views of the Kashmir valley and the surrounding snow covered peaks.
The Martand Sun Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Surya (the chief solar deity in Hinduism) and built during the 8th century CE. Now in ruins, the temple is located five miles from Anantnag in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The temple was destroyed on the orders of Sultan Sikandar Butshikan, as part of his efforts to forcibly convert Kashmiri people to Islam.
The Martand temple was built on top of a plateau from where you can view whole of the Kashmir Valley. The Archaeological Survey of India has declared the Martand Sun Temple as a site of national importance in Jammu and Kashmir.
In 2014 Martand Temple was selected as the background for the song Bismil, in the popular Bollywood movie Haider. The movie is modelled on Shakespeare's Hamlet in the backdrop of Kashmir conflict. In the movie the temple was shown as a place of evil. This partially led to the controversy surrounding the movie. Anupam Kher criticised director Vishal Bhardwaj for shooting the Devil’s Dance sequence in the temple, resulting in humiliation to Kashmiri Pandits.
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A fairy tale – was our first impression of Chatpal.
A wooden cottage. A gushing stream next to it. Air so clean and fresh, it felt almost – unnatural!
There are no “tourist points” to sit on a horse and see, in Chatpal. Getting lost in nature, or within oneself is the star attraction of Chatpal.
Read more on Chatpal at Chatpal, an offbeat gem hidden in Kashmir.
The Lidder Valley is situated within the jurisdiction of Pahalgam tehsil, of Anantnag district. It is bordered by Kashmir Valley to the west, and Sind Valley to the north, and covers a length of 40 km. It has a maximum width of 5 km. The Lidder basin is surrounded on the south and southeast by the Pir Panjal Range, on the north by the Sind Valley and on the northeast by the Zaskar Range. The Lidder drainage basin has an area of 1134 km2. It is formed by the flow of the Lidder River which flows within a Y-shaped valley, upstream of Pahagam the river diverges into the East Lidder and the West Lidder. The East Lidder of which reaches eastwards from Pahalgam up past Chandanwari and flows from east to west starting in the area of Sheshnag Lake and the Shisram Glacier. The West Lidder originates from the Kolhoi Glacier and runs through green coniferous forests through many alpine meadows. The Lidder Valley provides fresh water supply to other districts and irrigation for agriculture. The Lidder River flows through the entire valley passing several natural landmarks and tourist spots, including Aru, Pahalgam, Betab Valley, and Akad.
Pahalgam is a town and a Municipal committee in Anantnag district in India's northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a popular tourist destination, and every year, many tourists visit Pahalgam. This world famous hill station is 45 km. from the District Head Quarter at Anantnag and located on the banks of Lidder River at an altitude of 7200 ft. from sea level. A number of treks in this region also begin from Pahalgam, as the 35 km trail traverses through pinewoods to the spectacular Kolahoi Glacier.
Pahalgam is also associated with the annual Amarnath Yatra. Chandanwari (2,895 m), 16 km from Pahalgam, is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year in the month of Sawan (July to August). The road from Pahalgam to Chandanwari is on fairly flat terrain and can be undertaken by car. From Chandanwari onwards the track becomes much steeper, and is accessible on foot or by pony. About 11 km from Chandanwari is the mountain lake of Sheshnag (3,574 m), after which, 13 km away is the last stop, Panchtarni. The Amarnath cave is 6 km away from there. During the month of Sawan, an ice stalagmite forms a natural Shivling in the Amarnath cave.
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A fairy tale – was our first impression of Chatpal.
A wooden cottage. A gushing stream next to it. Air so clean and fresh, it felt almost – unnatural!
There are no “tourist points” to sit on a horse and see, in Chatpal. Getting lost in nature, or within oneself is the star attraction of Chatpal.
Read more on Chatpal at Chatpal, an offbeat gem hidden in Kashmir.
Achabal Gardens, "the places of the princes", is a small Mughal garden located at the southeastern end of the Kashmir Valley in the town of Achabal, Anantnag district, India. Located near the Himalayan Mountains, the site may have been a Hindu sacred site known as "Akkshavala" previously. It was built about 1620 A.D. by Mughal Empire Emperor Jahangir's wife, Nur Jahan, called the "greatest garden lovers of them all." The garden was rebuilt on smaller scale by Gulab Singh and is now a public garden. A main feature of the garden is a waterfall that enters into a pool of water.
This place is also noted for its spring, which is finest in Kashmir and is supposed to be the re-appearance of a portion of the river Bringhi, whose waters suddenly disappear through a large fissure underneath a hill at the village Wani Divalgam in the Brang Pargana. It is said that in order to test this, a quantity of chaff was thrown in the Bringhi river at a place its water disappears at Wani Divalgam and that chaff came out of the Achabal spring. The water of the spring issues from several places near the foot of a low spur which is densely covered with deodar trees and at one place it gushes out from an oblique fissure large enough to admit a man's body and forms a volume some 18 inches high and about a foot in diameter.
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Sinthan top is a mountain pass, a popular tourist destination located between South Kashmir’s Breng Valley (Sub-District Kokernag) in Anantnag district and Kishtwar in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Most of the part lies on Kishtwar side. The Sinthan pass connects Kashmir valley with Jammu Province through Kistwar. It is 12,500 feet (3,800 m) above sea level and is snow-capped for most of the year.
Like other areas of the valley, Sinthan Top is known for its beauty and wonderful tourist attractions. The place is fast growing as one of the top tourist destination in Kashmir. Around 37 kilometers of snaky and uphill drive from Daksum, it offers an adventurous journey. The spot is emerging for mountaineering, trekking and skiing. Sinthan Top is easily accessible from Srinagar, almost 4–5 hours drive by car. Attractions like Kokernag, Dacksum and Achabal fall en-route that offer tourists varied choice of resting and makes traveling more pleasant and less tiresome.
Betaab valley is situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Pahalgam in Anantnag district in India's northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir. The valley got its name from the Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab.
The Valley is towards northeast of Pahalgam and falls between Pahalgam and Chandanwadi and is en route Amarnath Temple Yatra. The valley surrounded by lush green meadows, snow clad mountains and covered with dense vegetation.
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With calves as strong as steel, Imran claimed he had the best horse for hire at the Amarnath yatra.
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In Mattan, near Anantnag, in the Kashmir Valley.
The natural spring and temple building inside an old Hindu temple. The temple is dedicated to the sun god and contains a beautiful Shiv Lingam. It was an important location for Kashmiri Pandits who came here on pilgrimages.
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Verinag is the southernmost Mughal garden in Kashmir.
Mughal gardens, typically multi-leveled terraces with water channels and fountains decorated with seasonal flowering plants are a specialty in Kashmir.
This is the origin of the river Jhelum which is part of the garden. Jhelum is an important source of water for Kashmir, especially its summer capital Srinagar.
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Idyllic scene in the market at Verinag which is in South Kashmir. Old men, wearing firan(woolen coat), kangdi(basket with red hot charcoal pieces) keeping them warm sharing a hookah/sheesha.
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The Lidder Valley is situated within the jurisdiction of Pahalgam tehsil, of Anantnag district. It is bordered by Kashmir Valley to the west, and Sind Valley to the north, and covers a length of 40 km. It has a maximum width of 5 km. The Lidder basin is surrounded on the south and southeast by the Pir Panjal Range, on the north by the Sind Valley and on the northeast by the Zaskar Range. The Lidder drainage basin has an area of 1134 km2. It is formed by the flow of the Lidder River which flows within a Y-shaped valley, upstream of Pahagam the river diverges into the East Lidder and the West Lidder. The East Lidder of which reaches eastwards from Pahalgam up past Chandanwari and flows from east to west starting in the area of Sheshnag Lake and the Shisram Glacier. The West Lidder originates from the Kolhoi Glacier and runs through green coniferous forests through many alpine meadows. The Lidder Valley provides fresh water supply to other districts and irrigation for agriculture. The Lidder River flows through the entire valley passing several natural landmarks and tourist spots, including Aru, Pahalgam, Betab Valley, and Akad.
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Since we were staying in the accommodation right inside the garden, we visited the Kokernag garden right at sunrise. An ideal time for birding, specially by the natural spring that flows through it.
Developed by the J&K Tourism department, it is the biggest garden in Kashmir. A hot-spot for Sunday family outings, it is choc-a-bloc with kids playing, couples romancing among the roses and the elderly resting under Chinars.
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A fairy tale – was our first impression of Chatpal.
A wooden cottage. A gushing stream next to it. Air so clean and fresh, it felt almost – unnatural!
It was a cold rainy day when we reached Chatpal. It was our first real encounter with cold in the Kashmir summer.
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Gujjars are a nomadic tribe of shepherds who move up to the greener pastures in the hills in the summer. Come winter, they move down to the plains with their entire households and flocks. This was one such Gujjar.
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These horses are decorated to suit the celebrity status that they have in the lives of these families.
Men from the entire village are headed for the Amarnath yatra to ferry devotees into the mountains. During the 4-6 weeks of the Amarnath yatra, they earn a major chunk of their annual income.
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Meet Chunnilal, a brave young sadhu, who did the Amarnath yatra barefoot!
The many conversations we had with him was our first real contact with a sadhu. We gained a lot of insight into the kind of life they lead.
His ultimate dream was to spend his life in Vrindavan, where according to him, God has his true presence!
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