HARI still am when a soft voice Jet Airways flight attendant woke us to get ready because soon the plane will land in Srinagar, the capital of Kashmir, India. The Himalayas stretch of snow-covered carpet welcome that is still half-open eyes after sleep on the plane. The tension starts to look clear when the plane landed.
Nearly a third of the airport area contains a bunker filled with warplanes and heavy military vehicles. Dozens of soldiers with rifles are also on alert in the area of the airport. Fear began to vanish when several colleagues tried to communicate with soldiers on guard. They graciously welcomed our chat.
Kashmir conflict may be more famous than tourism. Conflicts between Kashmir and India heating up since 1947, coinciding with the outbreak of India into two, namely in the western part of Pakistan and India in the east. Although Kashmir is legally into the country India, the region often hit by internal conflict.
The air was bone-chilling cold when we were together walking the streets in Srinagar to reach the first stop, the Dal Lake. Almost in every corner of the street looks a stand-armed soldiers. However, they seem friendly, welcoming wave our hands.
Residents are wearing warm clothes and also ply the streets are relatively clean. Arrive at Lake Dal, we were greeted boats decorated with carpets and wrapped in yellow gold and red lights called shikaras. It will take us down the boat to the houseboat village (houseboat) which became lodging during his stay in Kashmir.
There are unique when we live in this houseboat. At morning, we can see the various birds that catch fish or flower peddler who walked every houseboat. No less interesting is the view of everyday citizen with a boat back and forth on the lake.
Besides the lake, Kashmir has many wonderful sights beauty. Cover thousands of colorful tulips became an unforgettable beauty of the Garden Flower Indira Gandhi. Asia's largest tulip garden has a uniqueness, which only blooms in hersamaan for 20 days every year.
In addition, several parks such as Mughal, Shalimar and Nishat located around Dal Lake is also famous for its beautiful landscape. Too good to pass up.
Kashmir also has a place in the Himalayas is very exotic. Mountains of Gulmarg which is only about two hours from the city can be an option for tourists who want to enjoy the beauty of the snow and cold temperatures in one part of the Himalayas.
Here there is a gondola or cable car in the world's highest (13,780 feet) and longest in Asia (4,200 meters), which became the main transportation to the summit Khalinmarg. Travelers can ski or utilize the services of local skiers to get to the highest point before the border with Pakistan.
In addition, a variety of souvenirs and handicrafts typical of the mountainous Kashmir become an attraction for those who like to hunt for souvenirs. Starting from food, handicrafts such as silver and carpets have been famous in the world, until pasmina (scarf) is obtained easily in this place.
With all its beauty, Kashmir is very worthy of being one of the destinations for those with limited vacation time, but want a unique memorable experience during the holidays.
For those who do not want to be bothered with the affairs of tickets, lodging, and others, many travel agents or agencies that have been offering tour packages to Kashmir. While connoisseurs of travel, especially from Indonesia, increasingly facilitated by the selection of flight routes to get there from India's largest airline company, Jet Airways.
Examination of goods at the airport of Srinagar, Kashmir, which is very tight, even can last a long time, require a separate preparation. One of the tips to avoid this is to only carry items that we so desperately need (drugs and cameras) into the aircraft cabin.
Meanwhile, the other stuff we are made one in the trunk. Also, avoid carrying liquids in any form (paste, gel, perfume, or drinks) into the cabin. It becomes very essential for the passenger plane to Srinagar.
Sources:
Compass Extra
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