The Vedic art and culture grew in Kashmir, and some early Vedic hymns were composed in Kashmir. The Bharata Natya Shastra is notable as an ancient encyclopedic treatise on the arts one which has influenced dance, music and literary traditions in Indian culture, originated in Kashmir.Patanjali of 2nd century BC compiled his compendium on Yoga in Kashmir. The Panchatantra is also said to be originated in Kashmir. At the time when Pali was primary language for Buddhist literature in rest of India, all the Buddhist literature produced in Kashmir was in Sanskrit. Kashmiri women hold high status in society as Bilhana records that Kashmiri women were fluent both in Sanskrit and Pali. Kosh Shastra, a work on science of sex, second to Kamasutra was developed in Kashmir. Some of the major texts that originated in Kashmir were Vigyan Bharaiv Tantra, Yoga Sutras, Sapndi Karkika, Tantra Loka Para-Trisika-Vivarana and many more.
TOUR ITTENERY
Day 01: ARRIVAL AT SRINAGAR AIRPORT / LOCAL SIGHTSEEING /
SHIKARA RIDE
Meet
our representative at Srinagar Airport He will assist you and transfer you to
the Hotel for check inn, after fresh proceed to Local Sightseeing See Mughal Gardens:-
Visit Pari
Mahal (Palace of Fairies) is a seven terraced
garden located at the top of Zabarwan mountain range over-looking city of
Srinagar and south-west of Dal Lake,Then visit to Chesham Shahi is
one of the Mughal gardens built in 1632 AD around a spring by Ali Mardan Khan,
a governor of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as per the orders of the Emperor, as a
gift for his elder son Prince DaraShikoh, you will also visit Nishat Garden known
as 'Garden of pleasure' built in 16th century (1633) by Mughal King Asif Khan.
Then visit Shalimar Garden known as 'Garden of love'
built in 16th century (1619) by Mughal King Jahangir for his beloved wife Noor
Jehan or (Mehr-un-Nissa) in the evening enjoy SHIKARA RIDE on
world famous Dal Lake in which you will cover, Floating Gardens, Vegetable
Gardens, Golden Lake, Inner markets like Mena Bazar, and Canals etc also
enjoy the scenic view of Zabarwan Mountains, evening free for leisure,
overnight stay in Hotel at Srinagar.
Day 02 : SRINAGAR - GULMARG
Srinagar
to Gulmarg "Meadow of Flowers" Discovered by the Kashmiri romantic
poet in the 16th century who was inspired with its grassy slopes covered with
wild flowers. In winter Gulmarg looks more beautiful due to heavy snow fall.
And turns into India's premier Ski resort in winter .Gulmarg has one of the
best ski slopes in the world and highest golf course with 18 holes,
you also can enjoy Gondola Cable Car (On Your Own Expenses) offers
rides to the upland meadows of Kongdori and beyond to the top of Apharwat range
to a height of 14000 ft. for viewing the Himalayan Peaks in summer and for
downhill skiing in winter and overnight stay in Hotel at Gulmarg.
Day 03 : GULMARG – PAHALGAM
After
breakfast leave from gulmarg to Pahalgam "Valley of
Shepherds" Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film
Industry. on the way Visit Awantipura Ruins, Saffron Fields and
Cricket Bat Factories, In Pahalgam enjoy the nature and admire the beauty of
this quiet place and be in awe of the serene surroundings, evening free for
leisure, and overnight stay in Hotel at Pahalgam.
Day 04 : PAHALGAM –LOCAL SIGHTSEENS- SRINAGAR
Full
day at Pahalgam, in Pahalgam you can also visit Betaab valley (Betaab
Valley is situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Pahalgam he
valley got its name from the Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab.
The valley surrounded by lush green meadows, snow clad mountains and covered with dense
vegetation) and Aru Valley(Aru Valley is a small yet
self-sufficient scenic village located 12 km from Pahalgam) or you can
visit Chandanwari(Is situated at a distance of
16 km from Pahalgam, is the starting point of the yatra that takes place
every year in the month of (July to August) A local Taxi has to be
hired for these beautiful places and overnight stay in Hotel at Srinagar
Day 05 : SRINAGAR -SONAMARG
After
breakfast leave for Sonamarg the name Sonamarg is derived from two Kashmiri
words "Son" & "Marg" which mean "Gold" &
"Meadow", when put together it means "Meadow of
Gold" The drive from Srinagar to Sonamarg is very beautiful as you
will pass through some towns and villages, at many places you can enjoy the
view of paddy fields with rivers flowing on one side.in Sonamarg you can visit Thajwas
Glacier which is around 4Kms from Sonamarg a Local Taxi Or Pony Ride has to be
hired (on your own Expenses) in the evening return back to Srinagar
overnight stay in Hotel at Srinagar
Day 06 : DEPARTURE
After
breakfast at Hotel you will be proceed to Srinagar Airport to catch your Flight
for your onward destination with sweet holiday Memories.
*Tour
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