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Jammu & Kashmir Cuisine - The Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir is a saga of nature complete with rugged mountains, blossoming valleys and pristine forests.

Often referred to as the Switzerland of the East, Kashmir owes its natural beauty to the rugged mountains, which restrict mobility however, especially during the winters, when the mountain ranges are covered with a thick blanket of snow. Here, we are presenting some popular excursion points of the region.

Wular Lake
Jammu & Kashmir Tours, One of Asia's largest fresh water lakes, Wular Lake changes character with every few miles.

There are the calm waters of Manasbal Lake, a bird watcher's paradise, sporting Shikaras that take you on a ride through the tranquil waters.

To the right of the Wular Lake, is a delightfully laid out Mughal Garden and one may also see old women
picking water chestnuts and deftly navigating the weeds in flat-bottomed skiffs.

Watlab
Miles way from well-traversed areas of Kashmir, lies Watlab, where there is a shrine of a Muslim mystic, Baba Shukurddin, atop the hill.

It is from here that the Wular Lake stretches away, surrounded by picturesque and colorful villages and terraced paddy fields. At Watlab, there is a Forest Rest House nestled amidst sprawling apple orchards basking in the sheer natural opulence of the spectacular countryside.

Achabal
The erstwhile pleasure retreat of Empress Nur Jehan, Achabal is situated at a height of 1,677 m. 58 km from Srinagar, it has a fine garden laid in the Mughal (Persian) style and oozes with its own charm and character.

Kashmir
sports the best of the Mughal gardens of India and perhaps, Achabal is the best. Fringed by stately Chinar trees, it is situated at the foot of a hill and is a visual treat with its stepped terraces, formal elegance, ornamental shrubs, sparkling fountains and falling water.

Daksum
Amidst the breathtaking splendor of the springs at Kokarnag, Daksum is tucked away in a densely forested gorge with the Bringhi River passing through its heart.

At an altitude of 2438 m, Daksum is a walker's paradise with coniferous trees, gurgling brooks, the music of flute of the shepherds tending their flock and the grassy meadows where sheep are taken to pasture.

It has everything to rejuvenate the visitors with its bracing mountain air, solitude, densely clad hills and snow-covered mountains in the backdrop that lend to the Daksum's mystique and make it a perfect retreat.