DACHIGAM
Dachigam was at one time the exclusive hunting preserve of the Maharaja
of Kashmir. It contains the last viable hangul population, related
to the red deer of Europe, with a white rump patch and impressive
spread of antlers. There are some 20 other mammal species including
the snow leopard and over 150 species of fauna. Game-viewing is
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SRINAGAR
(The capital of Kashmir) Visit Hari Parbat Fort, Jama Masjid,
Walk in the old bazaar and over one of the seven old Bridges
on river Jhelum, view from outside the shrine in honour of
Shah Hamdan.
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Visit
the Mughal Gardens visiting CHASHME SHAHI (Royal Spring),
NISHAT BAGH (Pleasure Garden) and SHALIMAR BAGH (The Abode
of Love).
Dal Lake is a scenic picnic spot surrounded by forests of
pine. It is a good base for trekkers. A colorful annual fair
is held here every September.
Shikara
is a Gondola type light rowing boat, The two hour boat ride
takes you on a relaxing sightseeing tour of interior parts
of the calm and placid waters of Dal Lake, seeing the market
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PAHALGAM
Pahalgam, "The valley of shepherds", at the confluence of
the streams flowing from River Lidder and Sheshnag lake,
is Kashmir's premier resort, cool, even during the height
of summer. The resort is set between steep hills. It has
within it no fewer than eighty tiny villages. There is a
Shiva temple here, generally considered to be Kashmir's
oldest existing temple dating to the 8th Century.
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LEH
Walk to the Shankar Gompa which has innumerable statues of pure
gold and a number of interesting paintings. Later walk to the Leh
Palace and on the way back visit the cottage industries emporium.
Drive to the Spituk Monastery (5 miles) which contains a large collection
of Tankhas and old masks & later visit the Shankar Gompa. Proceed
to visit the Phyiang Monastery before returning to the hotel.
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LEH
- ALCHI GOMPA
70 Km from Leh on banks of the Indus, is Alchi Gompa dating a thousand
years back. One of its walls feature thousands of miniature-sized
pictures of the Buddha. Three large sized images made of clay and
painted brightly are its focal attraction.
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LEH
- SHEY
SHEY :The once residence of the royal family is famous for its 7.5
meter high gilded statue of Buddha.
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LEH
- STOK
Stok was the Palace of the banished royal family. It houses a museum
which displays fabulous period costumes and Jewelry of the royalty
along-with exquisite tankhyas representing the life of the Sakya
Muni Buddha. Interesting historical objects like coins, seals, armour,
weapons, precious jade and porcelain can also be seen here. |
LEH
- HEMIS
40
kms from Leh, Hemis is one of the richest, biggest & most famous
gompa in Ladakh. Its popularity stems from the major annual festival
held during summer in honour of their Guru Padma Sambhava's birth
anniversary. Built during 1630, it has numerous tankhyas, silver
chortens studded with precious/semi precious stones and various
images of Buddha. Of its many frescoes, the most famous is the Wheel
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LEH
- LAMAYURU
The oldest holy site in Ladakh, Lamayuru was once a lake.
It was blessed by a lama after which, as legend goes, the
water of the lake receded upto the mountains leaving place
for the monastery to be built. It is also the -free zone-
of Ladakh since not even a criminal can be apprehended in
this place. Now mostly in ruins, only the main hall exists
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LEH
- LIKIR
Founded in the 11th century AD and re-dedicated to another monastic
order in the 15th century AD, the earlier gompa was destroyed in
a fire. The present gompa dates back to the 18th century. Skilled
craftsman producing excellent tankhyas, earthen pots, carved folding
wooden stools etc. live in the village. Majestically situated, it
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LEH
- THIKSEY
19 kms from Leh, spectacularly sited and one of the finest example
of Ladakhi architecture. Thiksey is one of the largest and most
impressive gompas. There are several temples in this gompa containing
images, stupas and exquisite wall paintings. It also houses a two-
storeyed statue of Buddha which has the main prayer hall around
its shoulder.
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LEH
- SPITUK
8 kms from Leh, it stands majestically on top of a hillock overlooking
the Indus valley for miles. Many icons and fine - tankhyas- are
to be found in this 15th century monastery. It also houses a collection
of ancient masks, antique arms, and and an awe inspiring image of
Mahakala. The face of the Kali image is kept covered and revealed
only at the annual function in January every two years.
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SRINAGAR
- SONMARG
Sonmarg is 80 km north-east of Srinagar and at an
altitude of 2743 m. Popularly known as the -Meadow of Gold-
this place is strewn with the loveliest of alpine flowers
and surrounded by mountains mantled in fir and pine. Glaciers
pour down from the Himalayas almost on to the site of camping
at Sonamarg.
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AMARNATH
YATRA
This
is one of the revered pilgrimage sites of India tucked away
in the mighty Himalayas. Open only for a few months during
the year, Amarnath enshrines a natural Shivalingam of ice,
and is reached after an arduous trek through the mountains
of Kashmir. Amarnath is an ancient pilgrimage center.
The
Amarnath cave is located at a distance of 86 miles north east
of Srinagar, at a height of 13000 feet above sea level. Shiva
is worshipped here in the form of a Shivalinga shaped ice
block, made by drops of water oozing naturally in the cave.
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