Kashmir the Paradise on Earth

Set like a jeweled crown on the map of India, Kashmir is a multi-faceted diamond, changing its hues with the seasons - always extravagantly beautiful. Two major Himalayan ranges, the Great Himalayan Range and the Pir Panjal, surround the landscape from the north and south respectively. They are the source of great rivers, which flow down into the valleys, forested with orchards and decorated by lily-laden lakes.
The Mughals aptly called Kashmir 'Paradise on Earth' where they journeyed across the hot plains of India , to the valley's cool environs in summer. Here they laid, with great love and care, Srinagar 's many formal, waterfront gardens, now collectively known as the Mughal Gardens . Anecdotes of four and five centuries ago describe their love for these gardens, and the rivalries that centered on their ownership. They also patronized the development of art & craft among the people of Kashmir , leaving behind a heritage of exquisite artisanship among these people and making the handicrafts of the land prized gifts all over the world.
Kashmir is a land where myriad holiday ideas are realized. In winter, when snow carpets the mountains, there is skiing, tobogganing, sledge-riding, etc. along the gentle slopes. In spring and summer, the honey-dewed orchards, rippling lakes and blue skies beckon every soul to sample the many delights the mountains and valleys have to offer. Golfing at 2,700m above the sea, water-skiing in the lakes and angling for prized rainbow trout, or simply drifting down the willow fringed alleys of lakes in shikaras and living in gorgeous houseboats are some of the most favored ones.

How to reach Kashmir
Srinagar : the summer capital of State is connected by direct flights operated by Indian Airlines / Jet Airways / Sahara Airways/ Kingfisher/ GoAir/ SpiceJet/ AirDeccan, etc. There are daily direct flights from Delhi / Jammu to Srinagar .
Daily Super Deluxe / Sleeper buses also run from Delhi to Srinagar .

Jammu - Tawi is the nearest rail head for the Travelers to Srinagar . There are overnight trains operating from Delhi to Jammu : Shalimar Express / Jammu Mail / Jhelum Express / Pooja Express / Uttar Sampark Kranti Express, besides day trains Viz. Malva Express / Super fast Express. Jammu is also connected by train with Bombay , Calcutta , Madras and other cities in the Country.