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KASHMIR, INDIA - PARADISE ON EARTH

Kashmir valley has been on my mind since a very long time and I love the contrast of colors present there during non-winter months. The rich green pine forests, the light green meadows, the blue to white rivers, the green shades of the lakes, beautiful blue skies with painted white clouds, the horses, the sheep, the wildflowers in variety of colors, the lotuses and lilies in the lakes, the shikaras and houseboats in beautiful colors, and the list is endless. One has to visit this place to know what I mean. I am a full on colors of nature person and this place has satisfied my quest for a colorful vacation!

After having kept it in my bucket list I couldn't go there for various reasons. Sometimes the difficulties of life kept me away and sometimes the volatile political situation in Kashmir closed doors. But I kept trying and could make this trip happen this year in August. I am so glad I could finally make it happen!

For those in doubt this place is completely safe for tourists but having said that you need to be aware of the situation and act accordingly. The media makes us stay away and for years I was afraid too. However, I guess its been because of travelers who have shared their experience on social media that I got the courage.