Kashmir is like the jewelled crown of India, pristine in its beauty and extravagantly beautiful. Two major Himalayan ranges, the Great Himalayan Range and the Pir Panjal, surround the landscape from the north and south respectively. They are the source of great rivers, which flow down into the valleys, forested with orchards and decorated by lily-laden lakes.

The Dal Lake and its Shikaras have been immortalised by filmmakers and romanticised by poets. Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonamarg are sought by adventure seekers and introverts alike. Kashmir is truly a paradise.