Famous tourist places of kashmir

TOP TOURIST PLACES OF KASHMIR..  Gulmarg   Alt : 2730 meters Km: 52 Gulmarg, "Meadow of Flowers", was discovered in 16th century during the reign of Sultan Yousuf Shah. Historians describe the famous love couples, Habba Khatoum, poetess of Kashmir and King Yousuf Shah Chak, and Jehangir and Noor Jehan visiting Gulmarg for enjoying life. Gulmarg is on full bloom during the Summer with flowers like bluebells and daisies. Horseriding and Buggy Ride in Gulmarg is a delightful experience. The green carpeted meadows offer a pleasant view and perfect level of slopes to the golfers . Gulmarg has a Golf Club established in 1902 with Capt. John Hill as first Honorary Secretary. The 8-hole golf course of 1892 has developed into an 18 hole golf course par 72, where competitions are held every summer. It is the highest golf course in the world. Another highest in the World in Gulmarg is Gandola Cable Car, installed by a world-renowned French company. The first phase is up to Kongdori, 3045 meters, where a sledge or ski can be hired even in Summer when the slopes are covered with snow. The second phase connects Kangdori with Apharwat, 4060 meters, a ridge that offers breathtaking view in all seasons and adventurous slopes for downhill skiing / snow boarding. It has become the best alternative for heliskiing, making Gulmarg the most economical Ski Resort in the world. The tempting ski doos are used for patrolling during winter. Visitors can try their luck for a ride on one of these.  Pahalgam   Alt:2130 mtrs Km:95  "Shepherd's village", Pahalgam is visited by tourists and locals in huge number for its gradual lowering of temperature and river Lidder flowing at an approachable distance. Traveling through meandering roads of north Kashmir, Pahalgam opens up with a fresh cool breeze of the river. It has an astounding 9 hole golf course open for tourists now being extended into an 18 hole. The golf championships are organised by state government and private hoteliers in Summer. Here, tourists and locals putt together in the shades of Pine trees surrounding the golf course. Trout fishing in Lidder River is quite popular sport in Pahalgam. Permits have to be collected well in advance from J&K fisheries department. Best season for fishing is April to September. The Tourist Office at the main market provides assistance and information to the visitors .  Yousmarg   Yousmarg (a meadow), mesmerizes tourists with its scenic beauty and mountains comparable to European Alps. Situated amidst Sang Safed valley, Yousmarg is reputed for having some unique spring flowers. It also has some of the highest peaks in PirPanjal range like Tatakoti 4725 mtrs and Sunset Peak 4746 mtrs. The mighty river Doodh Ganga makes this destination more thrilling. The natural slopes of Yousmarg offer skiing opportunities to experts. Last few years of large inflow of tourists into Kashmir valley has seen the diversification of tourism to this wonderful destination. Most of the travel agents include Yousmarg as a destination of one day trip in their packages.  Sonamarg     Sonamarg (Meadow of Gold) is a trekker's heaven and has adventurous routes with beautiful green water and frozen lakes around. The vale is believed to be bestowed with mystical water which turns everything into eternal riches. High altitude makes it cold even during summers. It is advisable to always carry warm clothes and rain proofs. The everlasting Thajiwas glacier, 3km from Sonamarg, provides a chance to enjoy sledge ride on the snow even in mid-Summer. Ponies are available up to the glacier from Sonamarg. Superb campsites in Thajiwas area makes it a prime location for school camps and trekkers during the Summer. Sind River is a natural hatchery of Trout, where angling is great fun, provided the permission is obtained from the fisheries department. Ascending river makes Sonamarg ideal for River Rafting, which is done in full swing by youths, corporate executives and even old members with their families at different levels in the Sind river. Arrangements can be done through travel agents in Srinagar or Sonamarg Development Authority (SDA). More adventure sports like Paragliding is getting lots of takers during the Summer. Assistance is available at the tourist office at Sonamarg. The rugged countryside market makes one feel the thrill of adventure. Island retreat, a park amidst river Sind enroute to Sonamarg, is a real treat as a short stopover. The roaring Sind creates a constant cool breeze, it is hard to get off from such heavenly environs. Doodhpathri       DOODH PATHRI IN KASHMIR Aother recent discovery in the list of tourist places in kashmir is doodh pathri. Nearly about 50 km from srinagar is a beautiful place bowl shaped valley namely doodh pathri. Although not so many people visit here because it is not known to all but who luckly visit to this place knows how beautiful and marvelous place it is. Government is working to make easy access to doodh pathri by linking concreate roads to this place. Upgradation of doodh pathri and tourist facilities plans are on fast track. Very soon doodh pathri will be famous like other places too, and it will also known to be most famous tourist place in kashmir.