62 days long Shri Amarnath ji Yatra will commence on 1 July 2023 and will culminate on 31 August 2023. Amarnath is one of the most renowned pilgrimage sites in India that draws numerous devotees each year.
Category: Kashmir guide
MY KASHMIR- MY WILL O’ THE WISP
On a solitary boulder amidst the idyllic snow clad mountains, sittingTo the rapturous and mellifluous music of cascading Vitista, listeningOver matters abstruse of this meandering and ephemeral life, pondering A staccato of gun fire in the far distance – my thoughts, disrupting When will this endless catalysmic upheavel end, before becoming all annihilatingHow will this…
AMARNATH YATRA: “A WALK OF DEVOTION”
The Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage occurs when the iced stalagmite Shiva lingam reaches the apex of its waxing phase through the summer months. This year Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2023 will commence on on 1st July 2023 & Registration from 17th April 2023. Online Helicopter Booking starts soon…
USBRL PROJECT; KASHMIR’S FUTURISTIC DESIGN
Construction of the first 3 phases of the railway project has been completed and the line is operational between Banihal – Baramulla in Kashmir Valley. The Chenab Rail Bridge is a steel and concrete arch bridge between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district of the Jammu Division of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The bridge spans the Chenab River at a height of 359 m above the river, making it the world’s highest rail bridge.
AMARNATH YATRA PILGRIMAGE OF SPIRITUAL AWAKENING & PEACE
Amarnath Temple is a Hindu shrine located in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. A cave situated at an altitude of 3,888 m, about 168 km from Anantnag city, the district headquarters, 141 km from Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, reached through either Sonamarg or Pahalgam. Helicopter booking for Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2023 is open. 62 days long Shri Amarnath ji Yatra will commence on 1 July 2023 and will culminate on 31 August.
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF KASHMIR & WAY FORWARD -I
Rishi Kashyap Jayanti was recently celebrated in India on 10 May 2023. And the G20 Summit was recently held in Srinagar in Kashmir from 22-24 May 2023. These two seemingly different threads – Rishi Kashyap and G20 Summit – are linked by one common foundation – Kashmir. Kashmir’s connection with India and Hinduism can be gauged from the word Kashmir itself – derived from the ancient Sanskrit language. Rishi Kashyap was one of the famed sapt rishis (literally meaning the seven sages) mentioned in the oldest book of the world, Rig Veda, numerous other scriptures and religious treatises written thousands of years ago.
MOTHER’S DAY
Mother’s Day is celebrated worldwide to honour and appreciate the contributions and sacrifices of mothers in our lives. In the beautiful Kashmir valley, the celebration of Mother’s Day holds a special significance due to the region’s rich cultural and traditional values. Mother’s Day in Kashmir is also celebrated to express gratitude towards mothers and mother…
VALLEYS OF KASHMIR
Spring (March to early May) and Summer (early May to late August). The blossoms of spring and the cool weather of summer creates the perfect season to visit Kashmir during this time.
PHOOLON KI HOLI IN KASHMIR: A SYMBOL OF COMMUNAL HARMONY AND BROTHERHOOD
Holi is a vibrant and exuberant festival of colors celebrated with great joy and fervor throughout India. However, in the Kashmir Valley, Holi is celebrated in a unique and distinct way, reflecting the region’s rich cultural heritage which has its own charm. The Kashmir Valley, located in the northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir, is…
TREKKING DELIGHTS
The word Kashmir conjure up enigmatic imagery in one’s mind. The beauty of this land has attracted millions from across the globe.
BAKERIES IN KASHMIR: THE CENTRAL ASIAN CONNECT
A bakery is an establishment that produces and sells flour-based food baked in an oven such as bread, cookies, cakes, donuts, pastries, and pies.
WINTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOODIES IN KASHMIR
Experience a symphony of flavours, aromas from the valley at Waves and enjoy traditional delicacies like Gustaba, Rista, Tabakmaaz, Haak, Dhanival Korma and Phirni. So come and enjoy the flavors of paradise….
THE BEAUTY & DIVINITY OF KARNAH
The new concept of border tourism has proved a hit in the Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir with the respective governments.
NEW HOTSPOT OF WINTER TOURISM : TULAIL
The road to Tulail from Gurez passes through scenic landscapes of Kishanganga River. Approx 250 kms from srinagar,one has to cross the wular lake and razdan pass to reach it.
MEERAS MAHAL HERITAGE MUSEUM
It is not the honor that you take with you, but the heritage you leave behind.
PRESERVING HISTORICAL MONUMENTS
A concerted effort to preserve our heritage is a vital link to our cultural, educational, aesthetic, inspirational, and economic legacies – all of the things that quite literally make us who we are.
SATBARAN CAVE – KALAROOS
Satbaran cave is situated some eight kilometers from the main city Kupwara and 130 kilometers from the capital mega city Srinagar. It is believed that this cave has secret coverts that ahead to Russia. The etymology of the name suggests that these grottoes have some relation to Russia which in Kashmiri language is famous with…
KASHMIR- A TRAVELER’S DELIGHT
Cascading mountains, dancing rivers and oozing beauty, the Saffron Valley is indeed an euphoria for travellers. The enchanting aroma of traditional bakeries and peeping wood art, the city of Wazwan has much to offer. The intoxicating beauty of Kashmir has attracted plethora of travellers and explorers since ages. The city of sage Kashyap has unanimously…
LAKES AND GARDENS OF KASHMIR VALLEY
Kashmir, abode of lofty snow-capped mountains, lush green meadows, enchanting springs and lakes with vivid flower gardens truly encapsulates the heaven on earth.The whole of Kashmir is a delightful garden made by nature.
AMARNATH YATRA : SYMBOL OF INTEGRATION
The Amarnath cave of Baba Barfani is the most sought-after pilgrimage for the Hindus. The Amarnath Yatra denotes the Hindu Muslim unity and serves as one of the best examples of secularism in India. It shows how Muslim and Hindu communities live in perfect communal harmony. It is a paradigm to falsify all the wrong perceptions about the situation of peace and harmony in Indian subcontinent. This article brings out such instances which prove how different communities are involved in making “THE AMARNATH YATRA” go smoothly for all the devotees.
IGNITED MINDS OF KASHMIR : IN CONTINUUM
Kashmiri people’s journey has been a saga of grit, dogged determination and unflinching loyalty which has gone down to annals of Kashmir’s history and an inspiration for numerous youngsters of the valley to emulate. This write up is a tribute to such modern, brave and at times underrated personalities of Kashmir who have gone out to make a difference in their own way.
ANANTNAG: A TOURIST ATTRACTION
A land blessed by nature with diverse environmental & religious importance to both Muslims & Hindus. With Shri Amarnathji Cave, Hazrat Zain-ud-Din wali, Goswami Gund Ashram, Shilagram Temple and Nila Nag and Shrine of Sheikh Zain-ud-din in this district of Kashmir.
BEING A GUREZI IS A PROUD FEELING
Being a Gurezi is the secret to the elixir of life.
JOURNEY TO HOLY CAVE
Amarnath Yatra, A journey of faith.
PIOUS JOURNEY OF SHRI AMARNATHJI YATRA
“The Himalayan pilgrimages are the oldest organised travel system, evolved over time by Hindu sages and embodying the spirit of wander, adventure and spirituality”.
TRYST WITH HEAVEN
“ Gar firdaus bar rue zameen ast/hameen asto, hameen asto, hameen ast” (If ever there is Paradise on Earth/It is here!)
ROMUT NAFAR: A MISSING MAN
To all Anti-nationals Conflict Stakeholders, You can take man out of Kashmir but cannot take Kashmiriyat full of patriotism out of a man.
ADVENTURE SPIRIT OF JAMMU & KASHMIR
The booming business of adventure activities in the state of Jammu and Kashmir has a great scope of becoming popular worldwide. It will not only help in increasing the economy of the state but also help the local population to merge with the mainstream population of the country.
ZAIKA-e-KASHMIR : A FOOD TRIP TO KASHMIR
Kashmir cuisines contain a wide range and varieties of flavorful and aromatic dishes. Kashmir is not only the land of picturesque mountains and lakes but also a land of flavours and aroma.
THE CRAFT SAFARI SRINAGAR
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has picked up Srinagar among 49 cities as part of the creative city network under the Crafts and Folk Arts category.
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