Month: May 2023

Dubbed the largest Tulip Garden in Asia, the Indra Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden is one of the must visit places in Kashmir. It is located in the foothills of Zabarwan Mountains and near the river bank of the famous Dal-lake Srinagar. It Is 19 kms from the International Airport Srinagar, 17 kms from Srinagar Railway Station and 7 kms from the city centre. A seven terraced garden initially opened in 2007 to boost the floriculture industry of Jammu and Kashmir is spread over an area of 30 hectares of land. With around 1.5 million tulip bulbs in 68 different varieties all in multiple colours, this garden is a site to behold in the spring season of Kashmir. Few of these varieties include Hyacinths, Daffodils, Ranunculus, Muscari & Cyclamins most of which were brought from tulip gardens of Amsterdam in Holland. There is also a water channel running through the terraces which adds more to the charm of this beautiful garden. This major tourist site in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir comes to life during the spring season when the Tulip Festival is held, this festival is a must see for all kinds of travellers, as it aims at flaunting the natural beauty of the garden, the rich Kashmiri Culture and its handicraft and cuisine. Autor: Saima  

A houseboat is a combination of a boat and a house. It is like a floating hotel on a wooden boat. The houseboat provides a unique experience of living on the water. Unlike normal boats, houseboats have provisions for several people to stay in them depending on how spacious the houseboat is. It has all the basic facilities needed to stay relaxed and in luxurious way. Houseboats on Dal Lake are the centre of attraction for the tourists visiting Kashmir from all over the world. As almost all the tourists who visit the famous Dal Lake want to spend few nights on these beautiful houseboats. Staying on a houseboat gives a wonderful experience as you stay on the water and enjoy the scenic beauties around you outside. The sunrise in the morning looks extraordinary on a houseboat as you got to experience seeing the sun rising from the horizon above the water. The colour changing of water during the sunrise and sunset is unparalleled and enjoyed while staying on a houseboat. Baring this there are floating markets around these houseboat which in itself is a site to behold in the morning. A houseboat has many rooms like bedrooms, dining rooms, bathrooms and even a beautifully decorated outside. It has a dedicated kitchen and a cook to prepare all the delicious foods that you would like to enjoy while staying on a houseboat. At night, the houseboat has a proper lighting setup that looks beautiful and looking at several houseboats standing nearby with lights on, it is a pleasure to watch. The houseboats look like the jewels on Dal Lake during the night. All in all staying on a houseboat even for a few nights of your tour can be the best experience you will ever have in your life. Author: