Muslims-of-Kashmir

Kashmiri Muslims

Kashmiri Muslims by Ahanger HOBO Islam came to Kashmir in the very beginning through the Ladakh king Rinchen(widely known as Rinchen-Shah) who, ultimately impressed by the simple teaching of Sufi Islam from Bulbul shah, beloved poet of Kashmir and the first Muslim faqir to visit the valley, converted to Islam to consolidate his reportedly otherwise […]

Kashmiri-Pandits

Kashmiri Pandits

Kashmiri Pandits are descendants from the ancient times of the Aryan tribes of the north “the Indus Valley tribes” when the water of the Saraswati river were the sources of life. Unfortunately, after changing its course several times, the saraswati dried up and thus the people known as saraswat brahmins, kshatrayas and vaisas left this […]

Kashmiri-People

Kashmiri People

“Kashmiri” is a wide term, which has loosely been applied for several streams of immigrants from Turkey, Iran, Central Asia and Afghanistan. Other settlers have been claimed from anywhere as far as Greece, where it is claimed Alexander “The Great’ troops were captivated both by the beauty of the landscape and the women, stayed on […]

Chinar-Kashmir

Chinar Kashmir

Chinar “Atanus orientalis”Bouin”, is the most gigantic tree found everywhere in the valley. Its growth to a full size (over 100 feet)takes hundreds of years. Known for palm shaped leaves of up to 10 inche sin length with pendulous burr likes pherical flowers. The shade of Chinar provides cool breeze during Summers, its shade has […]

Handicraft-Kashmir

History of Handicrafts

History of Handicrafts by Ahanger HOBO. Emperor Zain-ul-Abidin introduced art of papier mashie, wood carving, stone cutting & polishing, and also developed the silk, shawl and carpet weaving in valley. It is said that art and craft developed under the patronage of Sultan who brought in the master artisans from Samarqand and Bukhara, he provided […]

Nishat Bagh Kashmir

Nishat (The Garden of Pleasure)

Nishat (The Garden of Pleasure) A Mughal Garden by Ahanger HOBO Open Thurs-Sat, 9amdusk, INR30 Laid in 1633 by the brother of NurJehan, Asaf Khan, he invited his brother-in-law the Emperor Jehangir fancy banquet to be held in the marble pavilion of the garden. The emperor became jealous at the beauty of the garden and […]

Gulmarg Golf Club

Gulmarg Golf Club “The World’s Highest Golf Course “

Gulmarg Golf Club “The World’s Highest Golf Course “ by Ahanger HOBO Gulmarg is Open every day from 10 AM to 6 PM. Closed from December to April due to snow. The famous Gulmarg Golf Course was first built by the British in 1904. Recently redesigned and reopened, the greens are designed to fit the […]

Kashmir Golf Club MA Road, Srinagar

Kashmir Golf Club MA Road, Srinagar

Kashmir Golf Club MA Road, Srinagar by Ahanger HOBO Open every day from 7 AM to 8 PM. Surrounded by Chinars and the Dal to one side, this is Kashmir’s oldest and most accessible 18-hole golf course. Situated in the heart of Srinagar on 52 acres of lovely green, you can play cheap uninterrupted games […]

Kokernag-Kashmir

Kokernag “Golden Crown of Kashmir”

This charming lake, located at about 70kms from Srinagar (between Achabal and Verinag), is shaped like a right foot – with five toes and a heel and thus in ancient times was given the name of Vishnu Pad. In the distance you can spy the sacred Brahma Shakri peaks, and at the same time enjoy […]

Mazar-i-Salateen (Graveyard of Rulers) Tomb of a-ul- Abidin

Mazar-i-Salateen (Graveyard of Rulers) | Tomb of Zain-ul- Abidin

Mazar-i-Salateen (Graveyard of Rulers) Tomb of Zain-ul- Abidin | Ahanger HOBO. This tomb is another secret gem of Mughal architecture, built from the bricks and on the basement of an older temple, that remains hidden in between the 4th and 5th bridges of the old city and is definitely worth a look if you are […]