Jammu and Kashmir

Gulmarg

Gulmarg translates as 'Meadow Of Flowers'. The grand vistas of Gulmarg are covered with wide spanning meadows dotted with countless colourful Bluebells, Daisies, Forget Me Nots and Buttercups. The valley itself is about 3-km long and up to a km wide. Many people take a road trip from Srinagar to the lower slopes of the Gulmarg range, passing through rice and maize fields. Its proximity to Srinagar makes it a favourite tourist haunt.

Pahalgam

Once a humble shepard's village, Pahalgam is one of the hottest tourists destinations in Jammu and Kashmir . Situated at the confulnece of the streams of Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder river, Pahalgam is renowned for its pristine beauty. The meadow of Baisaran , the picnic spot Hajan (featured in various Bollywood films) and the Shiva temple in Mamal are the main attractions of Pahalgam. At an altitude of 2,130m and about 95-km from Srinagar , Pahalgam is probably the most popular hill resort in the Kashmir valley. Soaring, fir-covered mountains cover Pahalgam with bare, snow-capped peaks rising behind them. Pahalgam is one of the starting points of the Amarnath Yatra, which is an annual religious event.

Patnitop

With all its beauty at a hill station, it is a charming plateau at 2, 024m. The meadow is surrounded by dense woods and lush greenery of Pines. Tracks lead to pockets where time stands still and calm prevails. Picturesquely situated at a high altitude, there are good bridle paths passing through wooded lanes and fascinating scenery. There are three, gushing, ice-cold freshwater springs in the area, which are said to have medicinal properties.

Srinagar