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Soak Yourself in the Splendour of Nature with Kashmir Hill Stations Tour

Written by Sanjog Kumar

Topic: TravelPublished March 21, 2012
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Situated in the northern part of India, the land of Jammu & Kashmir is full of pleasant views of natural beauty. Few places are truly a paradise for the tourists, visiting to the land. Tourists who visit the hill stations of Jammu & Kashmir can experience the beautiful surroundings. Adorably called the ‘Switzerland of India’, it is the place where you can view the best glimpses of snow-covered mountains, the tranquil lakes and beautiful houseboats. Let us know some of the most popular hill stations of Kashmir: ArurnSurrounded by a gorge, Aru is a beautiful grassland. It is a gorgeous shaded valley of the Lidder river. Situated around 107 km from Srinagar, Aru welcomes you to the calm and serene meadow. This is one of the most wonderful hill resorts of Kashmir and is serene and idyllic. You can also see small villages of wood and stone houses. The misty mountains, green grass and melodious chirping of birds make it the most appealing hill station in the Kashmir region. Kishtwar rnThe beautiful land of Kishtwar is among the popular hill stations in Jammu region. The region boasts of great Himalayan ranges, the Pir Panjal range and the Chenab river that draw thousands of visitors every year. The hills are perfect for the adventures like mountaineering and trekking. The wooded hills look beautiful with charming waterfalls. Kishtwar National Park boasts of its rich wildlife like neel gai snow-deer, leopard and musk-deer. Patnitop rnThe beautiful serene hill station, Patnitop has no dearth of charm. With its beauty, it attracts large number of tourists every year. The place has beautiful waterways, snow-clad peaks, unique climate and adventure sports. The meadow is enclosed by dense woods and lush greenery of pines. If you love skiing, then you will find many options for this exciting activity. Tourists can also visit the beautiful water springs in the region. Sonmarg rnLying amidst the gorgeous valley, Sonmarg is a small resort in Kashmir. Popularly known as the 'Green Meadow', it boasts of a gushing river, which attracts the tourists. For nature lovers, it has dense forests, silver birch and various lakes. The hill station also holds great importance for being the serving place of a base camp for the holy Amarnath yatra. Nearby is the Nilagrad river, which many people visit because of its curative powers. Srinagar rnLocated on the banks of the Jhelum river, Srinagar is the summer capital of Kashmir. Considered as the most beautiful city of the Jammu & Kashmir, Srinagar holds the attention of tourists. The popular Dal Lake and Nagin Lake identify the land. These lakes offer a spectacular view of Mughal gardens and beautiful houseboats and Shikara rides. Tourists can also enjoy different adventurous activities here.

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Travel to Kashmir to see the beauty of its enchanting hill stations like Srinagar, Sonmarg, Gulmarg and Patnitop. Jammu Kashmir Hill Stations Tour Packages offer a plenty of options for the tourists to choose from.