Ive never seen anywhere in the world as beautiful as Kashmir KashmirDiaries

I still believe there is nothing more beautiful than "Kashmir" even after visiting different places in India & countries. But it is a sad truth that "still it hasn't got the amount of recognition / attention it deserves in the world.

I feel there are lot of people who do not visit Kashmir just because of its perception, but i did and here is my experience.

Day 1

Round trip from Delhi to Srinagar flight can be booked in as low as 5k if you book couple of months in advance

So i took an early morning flight from Delhi to Srinagar (flight time is only 1 hr& 20 mins) and landed in Srinagar.

Public transport is not a good option in Kashmir therefore i booked a previously known taxi driver (if you want his details, you can ask me in the comment box)

After landing in Srinagar, i took the cab and started my journey to Sonamarg. This road-trip of around 2 hours & 30 mins is hypnotizing.

Enchanting Jhelum makes you a happy.

Sonamarg

I stayed in Country Inn Sonamarg for 4k per night inclusive food. Totally worth the money (you can easily book this hotel in person instead booking online & you can also negotiate the price)

Some pictures of the place :-

Sonamarg

On the way to Thajwas Glacier

Thajiwas glacier

After reaching Sonamarg, i started a small trek to Thajwas Glacier. It takes around 1.5 hours one side. It is a heaven for the photographers & nature love.

I would suggest to avoid taking any khacchar to reach this place, as climbing up is a different feel altogether.

Also try Kava Drink - it is has lot of heath benefits & quite tasty too

There are options of camping too if you wish to but I must say nights here get so cold even in June.

But it would be fun to do camping.

Day 2

So early morning I headed to Gulmarg (Most talked about place) but my experience wasn't good in summers as this place was full of people therefore I decided not to go up to Gondola (it cost you INR 1700 per head & 200 for shoes/cloths) instead roam around in Gulmarg & this is what I saw

Dal Lake

After a tiring day I went back to Srinagar in the evening and saw sunset by sitting near Dal Lake.

Lastly i had food in the famous restaurant of Srinagar "Shamyana".

One of the most tastiest food i have had in my life. Do visit this once.

Srinagar was quite full near dal lake in June but we managed to get hotel late night "Golden Tulip" but it wasn't a good experience though it was very cheap 2k per night

Day 3

Last day i went to Doodhpathri. It is a hidden gem in Kashmir and not many people know about it. This is the reason that the place is not overcrowded and not many tourists visit here.