Circular Road Gulmarg Gulmarg
(meadow of flowers) is one of the most beautiful spots in Kashmir. Its
height is 8500 ft. from the sea level. The Golf Course at Gulmarg is
supposed to be the best in the world. Gulmarg is now getting famous for
winter sports too. It has two circular roads - inner and outer. The
present scene has been painted from the outer circular road. In the
background is Ferozpore peak and pass. Most of the Pakistani infiltrators entered the valley through this pass in the year 1965.
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Dal
Lake in Summer
The picture has been painted in early summer when only a few lotuses are
in bloom and the Kotwal peak is clearly visible in the background. In
summer when lotuses are in full bloom hazy atmosphere covers the beautiful
distant mountains. The summer season is rather dull except for the lotuses
and the people prefer to go to distant mountain valleys Pahalgam, Gulmarg,
Sonamarg, Yusemarg, etc.
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A
Street on the Bund
Occasional floods in river Jehlum would often overflow and cause much
damage to Srinagar city. So to protect the city from flood waters its
banks were raised and are called the Bund . By constructing this Bund the
Srinagar city has been saved from floods. The area has become an active center
of business with banks, Post Office, etc. It is not so important
now as there are other bazaars and shopping centers in the city. This
painting has been done about quarter a mile below the business center.
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Nangaparbat from Gulmarg
The visit to Gulmarg is incomplete if one is not able to see the majestic
Nangaparbat from its northern end. It is visible in the early hours or the
morning and mostly remains surrounded by the clouds and haze. One should try to
see it in the morning especially in spring or autumn. If one is fortunate enough
to see it in summer it can only be after rainfall when the climate is clear. It
is 26260 feet above the sea level.
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A Riverside Temple
While passing through the waters of river Jehlum in a taxi shikara one comes
across many temples and mosques. Some of the small temples look very beautiful
along with the picturesque old Kashmir houses with overhanging balconies and
grass grown roof tops. These beautiful grass grown roofs are being replaced now
with galvanized iron sheets or wood. On the steps of the river banks one can see
women washing clothes and children playing which adds more color to the
landscape.
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Pirpanchal in Autumn
Autumn is the most colorful season in Kashmir especially when there is new
snow- fall on distant mountains. It does not only clear the atmosphere of the
summer haze and dust but also provides a beautiful background of blue and white
against yellow orange and red trees.
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Houseboats on Nigin Lake
Most of the visitors who come to Kashmir valley spend the major portion of their
holidays in Houseboats in Nigin lake because of its crystal clear waters and
beautiful surroundings. This is the best place in the whole valley for bathing
and water skating. This picture has been painted from the north western bank of
Nigin lake wherefrom one can see the beautiful Mount Mahadev in the background.
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Akbar's Bridge
This bridge was made in the time of Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1586. Therefore it
is called Akbar's bridge. Under it passes the main water way to famous Shalimar
and Nishat gardens and the Nigin lake. The shortest foot-path to Nishat and
Shalimar gardens goes over this bridge. One of the main water pipes which brings
water from Harwan water reservoir for the Srinagar city passes over this bridge.
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Houseboat in Moonlight
Houseboat in Kashmir is an ideal place to live in. Especially so when it is
bathing in full moonlight. One thinks that as if he is in some dreamland or
elsewhere in heavens. Those who want to stay in houseboats must try to enjoy
full moon in a houseboat.
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Road to Pirpanchal
The Pirpanchal range encircling the valley of Kashmir covers the valley from one
end to the other. This fact has made this mountain range more popular than the
other ranges. In the south west it separates Kashmir valley from Jammu province.
The range has many beautiful spots like Gulmarg, Konsarnag, Kongawatan, Yusemarg,
etc. Its average height is about 15000 feet. The historical Mughal route crosses
the range through Shupyan Pass.
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Sheshnag Waters,
Pahalgam
This scene has been painted about one mile above proper Pahalgam, (village of
shepherds) 7200 feet from sea level. The rushing water comes from the frozen
lake of Sheshnag situated at a higher altitude in snow mountain ranges on the
way to Amarnath Cave the - famous Hindu Shrine.
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Mar Canal at Rainawari
Wherever the back waters of the Dal Lake touch the banks of Srinagar City it is
known as Mar Canal. It has adopted this name from the beautiful Marsar as the
major portion of the water of the Dal Lake comes from the Marsar lake situated
beyond Harwan water reservoir. It is a restricted area because the Marsar
supplies water to the Harwan water reservoir for the Srinagar City. There is a
net work of Mar Canals between Dal lake and the Srinagar city.
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