ITS OURS.. 'THE DIAMOND CROWN'....PART-2

PART-2
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Now Guess what? We are travelling to the most exemplary place in Kashmir.. SRINAGAR! Man..!..This is going to be awesome !!

We are starting from Katra in a tempo traveller.The estimated time of travel on the Jammu-Srinagar highway is 10 hrs.And its definitely going to be the most enjoyable trip.As progress on the twisting and turning mountain roads, we can catch a glimpse of the Kashmir valleys, flowing Jhelum and Chenab rivers and the greeneries around.We see Jawans on our way and cheerfully shout out 'Jai Hind' at them, and they reciprocate to us.Thats really a patriotic moment to relish.


We are also stopped at some places by army personnels for security-checks.Now we will be passing through one of the famous tunnels in the world, The Jawahar Tunnel. On our way, we can see warning boards cautioning us about landslide areas,avalanche areas and steep roads.Its indeed really a tough life for people living in hilly terrains.The journey around the hills seems to be never-ending.At last, we reach our destination with tiredness as well as a sense of excitement inside.

Its really cool to sit out at the Kashmiri dhabas and have a nice breakfast.Now you know what? We are going to stay in the houseboats constructed in the Dal Lake.The fastidious way of construction steals our hearts.One can reach the houseboat from the shore only in 'shikaras'.At twilight, the streaming lake glitters with the lighted houseboats.We can also have a good time if we go for a 'Shikara ride' for about 3 hrs around the lake.We sail through the slow tides and come across the garments shops, antique shops, and all other shops situated in the lake itself, in the form of houseboats.When all this is over, we return back to our houseboats where we are going to spend our night. Its so sweet of the people out there who serve you with steaming hot food as dinner.The menu includes rotis, Aloo sabji, Jeera rice, Chawal with dal, Curd, etc. (Slurp !!)..


The next day we start for the visit to the beautiful gardens.We visit the Mughal Gardens, the Nishath Gardens and the bubbly and bouyant colours of the flowers transfix us.To make a mention about the roses..,Kashmir is famous for them..All roses clad in exuberant colours of pink,rose,red,white,yellow and what not!!Oh gosh..How could we forget to take some snaps??Wasn't that a marvellous experience??



We can also do a bit of shopping in the market in the evening.Get a few shawls that Srinagar is famous for, those Kashmiri Embroidery sarees and salwars available in plenty, the antiques and cute little woodenwork momentos and more....So, we finish our shopping and pack up for the next place to visit....A different experience is awaiting out there for us !!





PART-3 COMING SOON