Kashmir as a paradise on Earth

 Kashmir

It acquired the name of paradise on earth because of its uncanny resemblance with the garden of Eden described in religious and folk texts. The abundance in nature and natural resources make Kashmir the muse of multiple historical references in literature and memoirs.

Kashmir’s beauty lies essentially in its picturesque views and the simplicity in its natural landscape. Rows of cypress trees along the banks of Jhelum nestled between the foothills are fresh breath against wherever else you come from. The meadows jutting out of supple hills throw a range of shades at you, leaving a sense of contentment behind. Kashmir has a unique way of seeping into your being with its surrealism.

The remnants of the Karewa lake, bring you its richness in the form of the Dal Lake and Nageen Lakes. The tranquillity is uncomparable as you wade through the waters in a houseboat. The warmth of the hosts and the hospitality offered makes it luxurious indulgence without which Kashmir is incomplete. 

The gardens which go back to centuries have still been maintained. Come Spring, the tulips release their colours in their purest forms. If you happen to be in Kashmir in spring, this is something you mustn’t miss for the world.

The subtle slopes are covered in green for kilometres at a stretch that seems to overlap in the horizons. The middling green shade of the grass is satisfyingly cornered with deeper greens of the hill. Summers are the best time to enjoy a laid back twilight complete with picturesque sunsets. A little before spring sets in, the hills in the backdrop are snow-covered.