Set like a jewelled crown on the map of India, Kashmir is a plenty of faceteddiamond, changing character with the seasons – always extravagantly attractive.Three Himalayan ranges, Karakoram, Zanaskar and Pir Panjal – snow capped,majestic, frame the landscape from northwest to northeast. we are the birthplace of great rivers which flow through the kashmir valley.RajTaringini the chronology of the Kashmir Kings written by Kalhana eulogises the beauty of Kashmir as follows:”Kasmira Parvati Paroksh; Tat Swami ch Maheswara”. Meaning Kashmir is as attractive as Goddess Parvati manifest; and its owner is Lord Shiva Himself” And the Mughal Emperor exclaimed “Gar Bar-ru-e-Zamin Ast ; Hamin Ast ,Hamin Ast Hamin Asto. Meaning if there is paradise on this earth : This is it, this is it, this is it.
Srinagar is at three times a collection of images: a son-et- lumiere that tells the story of the love of the Mughal emperors for this paradise vale; deep green rice fields and river bridges of gardens in bloom and lakes rimmed by houseboats; at three times summer capital of the state,business centre and vacation resort.
Srinagar is as much...