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8Kms by road and about an hours ride by Shikara from the Hotel, Hazratbal Shrine is very sacred among the local population both Muslims and Hindus. People turn up in large numbers to offer Nimaz here every Friday or on any religious occasion. Its architecture is very heart rendering and its location invaluable.

Once again apart from Netherlands Saffron cultivation happens only in Srinagar Kashmir and that too at one place called Pampore. Saffron flowers can be seen in full bloom in early spring season

There are few trees that are only found in Kashmir Valley and no where in the world. For instance the magnanimous Chinar Tree is one example. It has a close cousin the Maples Tree which is found in Canada. Some Chinar Trees that are found in Kashmir are 300- 600 years oldThe other example is Poplar Tree. This is only found in Kashmir Valley. This tree can be as straight as a pole and as tall as 50 ft.The beautiful Willow Trees are either found in...

Apple Orchards are situated all around the valley. However, apple trees full of fruit can be seen only in the autumn season but is a life time experience. Most people know of Apple trees that grow in Kashmir and Himanchal. But only few know about other fruit trees that grow in Kashmir. Among the many the most popular are Pear Tree (Nashpati), Apricot, Walnut, Almond, Mulberry, Grapes etc.

Kashmir is also known for its unique wild Life which includes Snow Leopard and The Hangul.The Hangul is the only endangered species of its kind found in the reserved forest resort of Kashmir (Dachigam) and nowhere else in the world. Snow Leopard is also endangered species found on high altitude mountains of Kashmir.

This place is internationally known as a winter sports destination. It has best kind of slopes available for snow skiing in the country. It remains snow clad for most part of winter i.e. Late December – Early March

Winter November-February: Even winter in Kashmir is attractive to many a Tourist who are fond of snow. Temperature can go as low as -12 Degrees Celsius. But the view of Frozen Lakes, The Icicles, The falling Snow, The Snow Clad Mountains, Roads and Trees are a treat to watch.

Late Summer(July-August): This period is relatively warm for Kashmir. Temperature sometimes touching 33 Degrees Celsius. However, average temperature remains in the range of 27 to 30 Degrees Celsius. Gardens are in Full Bloom and Flowers, fruits like Pear, Apricot, Peaches, Plums, Water Melon, etc. are available in plenty during this season.