Tourism in India through the winter is like a tremendous expedition. Because, nobody cannot say that a brief trip in India isn’t in any respect entertaining or blissful. After all, when it’s a visit to the ‘Swarg’, (Kashmir can be often known as ‘Bhuswarga’) (heaven) of India. Every (traveller) ‘Musafir’ is welcomed here because, Indian tradition and culture teaches ‘Vasudhaiva Kudumbkam’.
It means the entire world is one family.
Winter is one of the best time to go to this incredible India’s Jammu and Kashmir because, one can benefit from the true fantastic thing about this place provided that the person plans to go to Jammu in January. Apart from apricots, green apple and the opposite regional fruits of this place, it’s the Thajiwas glacier amongst other tourist attractions that drag tourists over here.
Major ‘key’ aspects for tourist attraction
Nectar for sacred belief
Vaishno Devi Temple is certainly one of the foremost ‘turn-key’ factor for driving the religious tourists from throughout India. Earlier, before 1989’s insurgency, tourism contributed a serious portion of Kashmir’s economy. But, after that tourism was a worst hit for all.
Whether you’re a profane or a sacred believer of God, this place is a hotspot for everybody.
But, before you go you will need to consider the sacred presence of mother ‘Vaishno Devi’ from the innate core of your soul after which start your journey to the temple.
Climbing the steep steps isn’t that easy when you’re climbing the steps. Every 12 months hundreds of tourists come here to the touch the holy feet of Vaishno devi to fulfil their unsatisfied desire.
It is a belief that whoever comes here never goes back without getting their wish fulfilled. “Mata” (Mother) Vashno devi fulfils their every desire.
That’s what drag even foreign devotees to this place to go to Amarnath in January, where the famous Vaishno Devi Temple is positioned.
Speciality of this attraction
The speciality of it’s, you may see people from all community, irrespective to their age is walking and climbing the massive 13.5 km path. While going through this long journey for long greater than 3 to 4 hours journey by foot, you may hear devotees yelling ‘Jai Mata Di’. That’s the spirit of those that come here to go to Vaishno Devi for once of their lifetime.
Shikara ride
Did you ever enjoy a ship ride? Well, I’m not talking about any extraordinary boat ride on Thames or on Hudson Bay.
I’m talking a few semi frozen lake with budding lotus flower in all places and you’re taking a peaceful tranquil ride with a cup of coffee in your hand. The smoke evoking from the cup is making a smoggy atmosphere within the ‘Shikara’ and you may see people slowly riding near you with green apples, fruits and apricots, ripened enough to gulp it inside.
That’s what people normally do at any time when they arrive to Kashmir. It is a standard phenomenon on Dal Lake. Most of the shikaras available listed below are meant for tourist purpose.
How to rent them
All you will have to do is, discover a boatman and hire it for one night or two nights. That include after all two meals a day in addition to the breakfast. The charges won’t be much. It may cost around 2500/- to 3500/- INR. The charges vary when it’s a peak tourist season. If you’re selecting this place to go to within the month of January, the worth varies obviously.
Sonmarg
Known for its exotic beauty and amazing greenery, Sonmarg is a first-rate location for each international tourists. Whether it’s the green apple or the snow-clad mountains that’s driving you here, visiting Sonmarg through the winter season is a priceless memory.
Recently an initiative has been taken by the Govt. Of India to advertise tourism on this place. An ample of winter sports like skiing and various other entertainment has been organised to advertise tourism in Sonmarg.
Low per head cost
Per head cost of anywhere that you simply plan to go to in Sonmarg through the month of January isn’t going to be a burden in your budget. So, stop wrinkling your eyebrows.
Per head Meal: 500/- INR {lunch & dinner excluding breakfast}.
Per head Lodging: 1500/- to 2500/-, for basic accommodation, i.e. one room with attached bathroom.
However, the costs may vary depending upon the accommodation and facility you’re taking. The prices might go a bit high should you need any luxury accommodation.
Other attractions
Jammu is known for other attractions as well. They include Bhau Fort and Baghee Bahu.
Though prior to insurgency now the tourist visit has decreased in Jammu and Kashmir, but still people come here seeking peace.
If you’re coming here together with your kids or your dating partner remember to go to Gulmarg. There are ample of winter sports available on this place to draw the tourists.
If you’re pondering for skiing, do drop in.
Nothing will be more romantic than Gulmarg should you are planning to go to within the month of January.
We all lead a life where everyone rushes for materialistic expansion. Nobody has got time to sit down and think for some time how melodious and mystique nature is in Jammu and Kashmir. Here, a rambling ‘musafir’ (traveller) can spend the entire life, basking on this enthralling fantastic thing about Kashmir.
Myth says that when Rama verged war against Ravana he got stuck to see the fantastic thing about ‘Pampa’ river. A lone wanderer is unquestionably going to get his or her knees completely numb the moment the person witnesses flamboyant Lidar River passing through the Kashmir valley.
