Couples Ride to A Paradise on Earth: Jammu and Kashmir
Are you a romantic couple?
Looking for the best romantic place to fall in love with each other once again?
Then, Jammu and Kashmir should be your first priority to spend a memorable romantic holiday.
Looking for the best romantic place to fall in love with each other once again?
Then, Jammu and Kashmir should be your first priority to spend a memorable romantic holiday.
“If there is heaven on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here”
Mughal Emperor Jahangir
Mughal Emperor Jahangir
On a modest budget, a couple can easily spend their enduring romantic days in Jammu and Kashmir. It gives you a totally different culture and natural view to revive your love once again. Winter and spring seasons of Kashmir are considered as the best time to enjoy its heavenly view. As an iconic man, you should choose Kashmir to make your lover feel special.
Kashmir is a Muslim state of India and one of the best states for tourism. Srinagar is its summer capital and Jammu is the winter capital. The winter starts here from November to February and the spring starts from March to early May. People from all over the world come here every year to witness the God gifted beauty of its valleys.
There are 5-star hotels, cottages, heritage homes, resort, and high-end hotels. Whatever you choose there, each of them is equipped with the essential features for a romantic vacation. The rooms are cozy and surrounded by the paradise views. The behavior and look of the Kashmiri people will also melt your heart. Their unforgettable delicacy will make your tour more satisfying.
I have listed below the best iconic places of Kashmir to visit in winter and spring. Let’s have a look of them.
Srinagar:
Start your honeymoon or dreamy holiday from Srinagar. It is known as the “Venice of the East”. This city is surrounded by several lakes and Dal Lake is one of them. Dal Lake is famous to the tourists for its houseboats, clear water, and floating market. Couples can overnight on these floating houses to have a unique experience. A luxury houseboat has all the premium facilities like the luxury hotel of Kashmir.
A romantic Shikara Ride on the Dal Lake in the afternoon time is one of the best relaxing and soothing aspects of the holiday in Srinagar. Enjoy a memorable night-time around the lake on the cultural symbol of Kashmir “Shikara” on a full moon night.
There are many iconic paces of the Mughal emperors to visit. They are- Chashma Shahi Garden (the royal fountains), Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love), Pari Mahal (the palace of the fairies), Naseem Bagh, Nishat Bagh (the garden of spring), and Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden. Finding so much royal elegance and grace at a single place is really rare.
Visit Srinagar on April to see the world’s largest tulip garden (Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden) of the world. I am sure that the attractive blooming tulips will add color to your overall tour experience. If you and your partner are non-vegetarian, then must try the mouthwatering traditional dishes of Kashmir. The most famous dish is “Wazwan”.
Gulmarg:
Experience skiing, trekking, fishing, and best romantic moments with your beloved in Gulmarg. It is one of the best winter or spring destinations of Kashmir. In spring, the lowest temperature stays 10-15 degree celsius and in winter, the lowest temperature is -4 to 9 degree celsius.
From Srinagar, you will get transport to arrive in Gulmarg and one or two days is enough to finish visiting Gulmarg. You have to arrive in Gondola the main point of Gulmarg to witness the extreme top view of the mountains. If you don’t do a Gondola or the cable car ride here, you will miss the best part of Gulmarg visit.
This fun ride has two phases. The first phase will take you about 10,500 feet above from the sea level. The second phase’s (Apharwat Peak) height is 13,800 feet. Don’t forget to drink the traditional tea “Kahwa”. Its spicy flavor and unique taste will refresh your mind and body.
Generally, people took the Phase 1 ride to reach Kongdoori or kungdoor Valley. This valley is surrounded by high mountains. During the winter time, it is the best place to do skiing, trekking, sledding, and snow cycling on ice. You can also try hell-skiing, ATV ride, and snowboarding. If you are an expert and have a fascination to do these adventurous funs with your partner, don’t miss the opportunity.
Pahalgam:
To enjoy the real beauty of Kashmir, you should go to Pahalgam and be the witness of nature’s magic with your own eyes. It will take about 2.5 hours by car from Srinagar to Pahalgam. Winter or summer, both seasons will fill your heart with its natural beauty.
On the way, you can see the Saffron field and Apple Garden. Saffron is one of the most costly spices of the world and you can buy pure saffron from the shops at a dealer price.
In Pahalgam, the hotels are built on the edge of the mountain and from the window of your room; you can see the unbelievable views of the mountains. During the sunrise and sunset, the snow-capped peaks of the mountains turn into golden color and this hypnotizing scenery will force you to fall in love with nature.
From 5 stars to D Category hotels are available here and you can book a room from online booking sites. In winter you should take the room which has all the room and water heating facilities. Otherwise, you will not be able to tolerate the freezing temperature.
Must, visit Lidder River, Baisaran, Kolaholi Glacier, Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, and Lidder Amusement Park of Pahalgam. To reach some of these destinations, you may need to take a horse or pony ride. The horse ride is totally a breathtaking adventurous journey. In different seasons, the valleys show their different appealing scenery.
In the summer season, you can play golf on the world famous Pahalgam golf course. It is known for its wonderful greenery and picturesque surroundings. You can shop famous and traditional Kashmiri Shawl, Salwar Kameez, Carpets, and Handicrafts at cheap price from the sellers. 2-3 days are enough to complete visiting most of the iconic places of Pahalgam.
Whether the season is summer or spring, Kashmir is always the best one for the couples to spend their remarkable romantic vacation. Its scenic beauty and rich culture cannot be compared with any other places. That’s why everyone undoubtedly confesses from their heart that “Kashmir is a heaven on earth”.
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