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India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Trip Photos

Kashmir Greater Lakes Trek itinerary: Tosamaidan-Yusmarg Circuit

Here is the itinerary of my Kashmir Greater Lakes Trek: Tosamaidan-Yusmarg Circuit. Tosamaidan, also known as the Forbidden Meadow, is […]

October 22, 2025
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

The beautiful Chanze meadow, Greater Lakes Trek Day 4

The next day started on a gloomy note. It was cloudy and rainy, and the visibility was very poor. However, […]

October 22, 2025
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Dhiskal Meadow and Bakarwal hospitality, Greater Lakes Trek Day 5

We left Chanze Meadow in the midst of blinding rain. Our destination was Dhiskal Meadow near Yousmarg (the end destination […]

October 22, 2025
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Bandersar and onwards, Greater Lakes Trek Day 3

Bandersar is supposedly one of the most beautiful lakes in Kashmir. Just like many other Kashmiri places, the name of […]

October 22, 2025
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Greater Lakes Trek, Kashmir: a photo essay

The Greater Lakes Trek in Kashmir is one of the most beautiful and trying experiences I ever had. Now, you […]

October 22, 2025
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Floating Vegetable Market of Srinagar

The Dal Lake in Srinagar is a mini world of its own. A vast body of water, especially when seen […]

October 22, 2025
India, Kashmir, North, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Srinagar Mughal gardens, flower filled royal niches

Srinagar is a city of gardens. Mughals loved Kashmir and decorated this mountainous state with gorgeous terraced gardens. These are […]

March 5, 2023
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Kashmir photos that will make you want to pack your bags

‘Oh let the sun beat down upon my face, stars to fill my dream; to sit with elders of the […]

March 4, 2023
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