“We have nothing to lose and a world to see”
Though the world has been adorned by countless fascinating sights but one of the most appealing and my favorite travel destination is “Kashmir –The paradise on the earth” a place where nature is the best guide and every path leads to beauty. The land of Kashmir has many magnificent and spectacular views including lush green plains, towering snowy mountains, fresh water rivers and many other places but some of the great places are:
Muzaffarabad:
Muzaffarabad is the capital city of Kashmir where two historical forts, the Red Fort and the Black fort are situated at the opposite side of the Neelum river. Moreover, the point (Domail) where the rivers Jhelum and Neelum meet each other adds to the beauty of this city. In sum , it is the center of the beauty of Kashmir.
The Supreme Court, Naluchi Bridge, Narul Cricket Stadium, Darbar Saheli Sarkar, The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Peerchnasi, Lohar gali and the hills of Peerhasimar are the famous eye-catching views of this city.
Rawalakot:
It is a saucer-shaped valley which is also considered as the Pearl Of Kashmir. The places of the Rawalakot like Tatta pani, Poonch River, Toli Pir and Banjosa carry extreme natural beauty that enables the viewers to feel the indwelling peace.
The peace and tranquility here soothes the souls of the tourists.Although, this area does not have rich culture but it is mainly renowned for its natural and peaceful beauty and tourism as it has a lot of vibrant green fields, blooming flowers, wonderful lakes, powerful waterways, and wildlife adventure to experience.
Neelum Valley:
It is a wonderful picture of vast imposing views, high hills, fresh water streams and high mountain lakes add to the alluring charm of the famous tourist spot of Neelum Valley in Pakistan. Lush green forests and snow-capped mountains make it a popular spot. A destination for millions of mountain hikers and those looking for an escapade through northern Pakistan. Tourism.
This country also has many local fruits that have a great taste, including apples, apricots, walnuts and plums, which help to taste the true taste of nature. Moreover, this valley is visited by a large number of tourists in summer as the whole valley provides mesmerizing and beautiful sceneries at some of its famous places like Shounter Pass, Chita Khata, Ratti Gali, Baboon, Noori Top, Sharda, Kel, Surgon.
In addition to all this, the valley has one of the largest rivers of Pakistan ( Neelum river ) which flows through various areas of the valley and is a source of visual comfort for tourists.
Jhelum Valley:
It is one of the tourist attractive sites in Kashmir with the forested valleys and streams along the edges of the mountains.The valley offers the exceptional beauty in its areas of Chikaar, Dingyian Loon, Bangla, Chinaari and Leepa. The lush-green plains, high peaks and the huge trees add to the beauty and peace of thses areas.
The soothing sound of the fresh flowing streams in these areas help the tourists to relieve their minds and soul from the irritating noise of the over-populated areas. People usually visit this spot to experience the joy of nature provided by the magnificent beauty of this place. Moreover, the River Jhelum that flows through this valley is another cause that prompts the tourists to visit the valley.
Bagh:
It is famous for its natural beauty and is also known as one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Snow on the peaks of hills and mountains, velvety green areas, and its climate make it a beautiful destination for tourists. Bagh Valley is one of the most beautiful places in Azad Kashmir .
The areas of Neela Butt, Mallot, Dhirkot and Birpani are the most enchanting visiting spots of Bagh Valley. Bagh is the origin of the hospitality and peace. Along with having certain beautiful views this area is full of respectable and great dwellers that not only add to the beauty of city but also raise the zeal of tourists to visit this place.
In sum Kashmir’s peaceful and charming beauty can never be expressed in words, The snowy glaciers,fresh water rivers and streams , high mountains, dense forests, green meadows and all the other natural views in Kashmir are supremely beautiful.They scenic beauty of Kashmir fascinates the tourists and compels them to appreciate the natural beauty of Kashmir.
“The beauty of Kashmir is a testament to the wonder and majesty of the natural world “
By: Haleema Younas
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