The paradise of earth' Kashmir is
one of the most beautiful places of India. This state, for long has
attracted many travelers from all over the world. Nestled in the
majestic Himalaya, Kashmir's beauty and aura has inspired many poets to
pen romantic lines. Starting from late 80's, this beautiful state was
affected by militancy problem. The sensuous sound of bird was replaced
by noise of gun firing. The violence in the state led to the phenomenal
downfall in the number of tourists in flow. But in the recent years with
efforts from government and security forces, militancy in the state has
been considerably reduced.
Slowly, paradise on earth is limping back to its earlier era of peace.
Tourists too have once again started to flow in with vengeance. The
present scenario of Kashmir is much better and tourists should not worry
much to travel to the land of Himalaya. Kashmir has some of the most
stunning tourist destinations. House boat holiday in Dal Lake, trekking
in Ladakh, skiing at Pahalgam and Gulmarg are some of the known tourist
attractions of state. House boat holidays in Dal Lake is something
tourists should not miss out. These houseboats, equipped with all the
basic facilities, offer a cozy comfort for the visitors. As these house
boats move around, visitors can have the best view of the scenic
mountain of Srinagar. Basking in the natural beauty of Kashmir aboard
these houseboats, this journey will remain etched in your mind forever.
Kashmir which is very often referred as Switzerland of east
is divided into three parts-Plains of Jammu, valley of Kashmir and
mountain of Ladakh. All the three regions have been bestowed with
abundant natural beauty.