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More beautiful than Europe’: Kashmir tourism

Kashmir, synonymous with natural beauty, is no less called heaven on earth. Kashmir is located at the northwestern tip of India. It is believed that Kashmir got its name in connection with the famous Hindu saint Kashyap. Hazrat Bal Mosque is a must see in Kashmir. It was called Ishrat Mahal, nicknamed the Tent of Happiness. It was built by Sajid Jahan who was an officer of Shah Jahan. It is near the famous Dal Lake. This is the place where the holy hair of Prophet Muhammad is kept. One of the famous tourist attractions in Kashmir is the ancient shrine of Charar e Sharif. It is 40 km from Srinagar. It was built in memory of Sheikh Nooruddin. Another attraction here is Shah Hamdan's Khankha near the river Jhelum. This temple was built in 1935 by Sultan Sikandar, a king of the Shah Mir dynasty. Another famous sight in Kashmir is the Kheer Bhawani Temple. This temple was built by Maharaja Pratap Singh in 1912. It is believed that Lord Rama prayed here. It is 27 km from Srinagar. Marthand Sun Temple, Shiv Khori Cave where the wonderful Shiva Lingam is located, Sheshnath etc. are special sights here. The famous Shankaracharya temple is located outside the high hill called Takt e Sulaiman. It is one of the famous attractions of Kashmir. Another sight here is the Marthand Sun Temple dedicated to Lord Surya. Shalimar Garden was built by Emperor Jahangir for his wife Noor Jahan in 1616. Faiz Bakhsh, known as the Garden of Love, is a place used by princesses. Many such gardens, temples and others make Kashmir a favorite destination for tourists. etc. are special sights here. The famous Shankaracharya temple is located outside the high hill called Takt e Sulaiman. It is one of the famous attractions of Kashmir. Another sight here is the Marthand Sun Temple dedicated to Lord Surya. Shalimar Garden was built by Emperor Jahangir for his wife Noor Jahan in 1616. Faiz Bakhsh, known as the Garden of Love, is a place used by princesses. Many such gardens, temples and others make Kashmir a favorite destination for tourists. #kashmir #Kashmirtrip
Posted: Nov 5, 2023
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