Apart from visiting our folks every alternate year we got into seeing places and Kashmir was first on the list. We joined a package tour that took away the nitty-gritty of planning. It was a 10 day tour as there were other places that got included in that package
We arrived at Delhi to catch a connecting train to Jammu. The travel to Srinagar was by bus. The route was scenic with hills and dales. We got the opportunity to drink water flowing from the springs.
When we reached Srinagar it was night and when we got off the bus I regretted having taken this tour as the cold was so intense for which I was not mentally prepared. We huddled together and got into our hotel room.
By next day I felt better and was ready to take on what was lined up for us. The hotel was situated on the Dal Lake a- panoramic view. There were ‘shikara’ rides that gave us a ‘dekho’ of the city through a ride in the Dal Lake.
My husband and I would get up pretty early in the morning and go for our morning walks – hand in hand – along the Dal Lake – a walk I will never ever forget.
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There were historic spots that we were taken to such as the Char Chinar
Sonmarg, Gulmarg and Chandwani Wadi. I got my first experience of a cable car ride going from one height to another with a valley in between.
The mule ride in Chandanwadi going through those precarious paths that the surefooted mule deftly maneuvered was an unforgettable experience not to forget the pain that we had to put up with having to sit on those hard wooden planks which served as seats. A hot water bath did give me some relief to be up and ready for yet another day of adventure.
Throughout our travel in Srinagar we were fed with beautiful views of flowers, and lush green pine trees that skirted the roads.
We made friends with the group that joined this package – a holiday that just made us want more and that is another story.
And thus started our interest in travel that took us to several foreign countries as well.
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