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KASHMIR
AT GLANCE :- |
VALLEY
OF KASHMIR |
| Vale of Kashmir
is considered the most beautiful regions of India,
often referred to as Switzerland of east, Venice
of India and so on, for the simple reason that
it has Towering snow covered mountains, hill resorts,
gushing streams, waterways and canals. |
The
Mughal rulers were always happy to retreat
from the heat of plains to cool green heights
of Kashmir; indeed they called it Paradise
on earth, here they laid numerous gardens.
As Mughals, the British were equally fond
of the cool climate of Kashmir, during Raj
period, Kashmiri rulers would not permit
them to own land here, so they adapted the
solution of building houseboats.
The happy valley, changes its hues with
the seasons - always extravagantly beautiful.
Two major Himalayan ranges, the Great Himalaya
and the Pir Panjal, surround the valley
from the north and south respectively. They
are the source of great rivers, which flow
down into the valleys, forested with orchards
and decorated by lily-laden lakes.
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Vacation options
here are unlimited irrespective of a season. In
spring, summer and Autumn , the honey-dewed orchards,
rippling lakes and blue skies beckon every soul
to sample the many delights the mountains and
valleys have to offer. Golfing at 2,700 m above
the sea, water-skiing in the lakes and angling
for prized rainbow trout, or simply drifting down
the willow fringed alleys of lakes in shikaras
and living in gorgeous houseboats are some of
the most favoured ones. In winter, when snow carpets
the mountains, there is skiing, tobogganing, sledge-riding,
etc. along the gentle slopes.
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City Information :-
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| Area |
105
sq kms |
| Altitude |
1,730
m |
| Temperature
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| Summer |
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| Winter |
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| Rainfall |
52.9
cms |
| Best Season |
Throughout
the year, though the winter months can
be quite cold. |
| Clothing |
Spring
and autumn Light woolens |
| Population |
930136
(2001 Census) |
| Languages |
Kashmiri,
Urdu, Hindi, English |
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