“En route Gulmarg you will pass through fields of apple trees. The sight is spectacular and I am sure you will love it. Don’t miss it Sir!” Adil, my cab driver and guide for Kashmir, spoke with overwhelming enthusiasm. The … Continue reading Kashmir’s splendid apple gardens
Two and a half years ago, when I visited Kashmir, it was so peaceful and free from troubled waters making Dal lake appear like a mirror. May peace return to the valley as early as possible. United we stand!!! Continue reading Dal lake: almost a mirror | Kashmir, India
Khanqah of Mir Syed Ali Hamdani, a highly reverent Muslim scholar and Sufi poet is located on the banks of the river Jhelum in Srinagar. Popularly known as Shah-e-Hamdan, he was one of the first preachers of Islam in Kashmir … Continue reading Khanqah-e-Moula: One of the oldest Sufi shrines in Kashmir
25th February 2014: After spending 3 days in Kashmir valley, I’ll be bidding goodbye to the heaven on earth and leave for Jammu today afternoon. I still have to visit a handful of attractions en route airport and Jamia Masjid … Continue reading Jamia Masjid, Srinagar: Where Kashmir’s Muslims come to pray
Paid a quick visit to Gurudwara Shri Chatti Patshahi Sahib at Srinagar. There was not much photo opportunity as it was already dark and evening prayers were going on inside the shrine. The Gurudwara is named after the 6th Sikh … Continue reading Gurudwara Shri Chatti Patshahi Sahib, Srinagar
February 22nd, 2014: It was getting dark when I reached the Hazratbal Shrine after visiting the famous Mughal gardens of Kashmir. Located on the banks of the Dal Lake, this shrine contains Moi-e-Muqqadas, a holy relic of Prophet Muhammad. Hazratbal … Continue reading Hazratbal Shrine, Kashmir
A small portion of Dal Lake that transforms into a market in the early mornings. Sellers arrive here with “boatload” of fruits and vegetables. Buyers too arrive in boats. After the sale is over, the floating market disappears – there are no … Continue reading Floating market, Srinagar
