Harwan Buddhist Stupa | Ahanger HOBO

A beautiful reminder of Kashmir’s Buddhist past was discovered in the early 20th Century, almost by accident, as local workers dug pipelines to access water. The Harwan archaeological site, lying on the slope of a mountain 5km from Shalimar, includes the remains of a Buddhist monastery and stupa, which corresponds to the stupa courts of […]

PAHALGAM “The Village of Shepherds”

One of the most famous and beautiful destinations in all of Kashmir Valley is Pahalgam “the Village of the Shepherds”. It is located 96km (about 3 hour’s drive) from Srinagar. Originally a sleepy wee village of Shepherds (more rumors abound that Jesus passed some time here amongst his flock!) Pahalgam has exquisite scenery of majestic […]

GULMARG “Medow of Flowers”

Hill station, skiing destination