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The
powerful Mughal Emperors who conquered & united India
in the 13th to 18th centuries moved their entire palace and
administeration to Kashmir for 5 months each year, because
the weather is always pleasant, the environment is spectacular
and much sought after by the rich and powerful.
The British
also discovered Kashmir
and copied the pleasures of the Mughal Emperors with one lovely
addition, Because the Kashmir Maharaja refused land ownership
to foriegners, the British introduced houseboats for their
pleasure and comfort.Such houseboats,newly built and beautifully
carved reproductions of the originals-fitted with all modern
facilities from the perfect base for your Kashmir Experience.
Kashmir is in
all year round experience. In summer June-September , you
can water-ski,explore the lakes by shikara or dongs, relax
and sunbathe on your private rooftop verandah, fish for trout
in mountains streams. or simply explore the countryside, meet
the people and enjoy fascinating shopping on and around the
Lakes.
The more adventures
can see the real beauty of the region, the Himalayan woods
and mountains, by trekking either on foot or by pony through
the magnificient countryside.Mughal style trekking and camping
ensures your relaxation and comfort by providing guides,cooks,pony-boys
and houseboy so that you are entirely free to enjoy the experience
with no worries or chores.Back-pack style trekking and camping
is also available on request, and the real explorers can trek
as far as Ladakh,a 24 day trek to one of the highest regions
in the world.
Nearby Gulmarg
also offers the highest golf course in the world at 3,000
mtrs and is supposedly the cheapest place in the world tolearn
to ski during the winter months from end of December to March.Also
during autumn through to springs, September to April 13th,
is the small game shooting season.Kashmir truely offers something
for everyone at all times of the year.
Our packages
offer a taste of the best of Kashmir.They are infinitely flexible
within flight schedules and can be extended to suit your own
requirements.
Travel to Kashmir
is by domestic carrier from New Delhi with flights leaving
2-4 times daily and taking 75minutes to Srinagar. Your hosts,
the Wangnoo's will meet you, at the airport, with bouquets
of flowers and transfer you to your houseboat on Lake Nageen,returning
you back to Srinagar airport.
Overnight accomodation
can be arranged if necessary in New Delhi. If you wish to
visit Agra and the Taj Mahal a 4-hours car journey from Delhi,
this can be arranged , as well as any other sightseeing you
may wish to do in India.
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