Gulmarg (meadow of
flowers) is one of the most beautiful spots in Kashmir. Its height is 8500
ft. from the sea level. The Golf Course at Gulmarg is supposed to be the
best in the world. Gulmarg is now getting famous for winter sports too.
It has two circular roads - inner and outer. The present scene has been
painted from the outer circular road. In the background is Ferozpore peak
and pass. Most of the Pakistani infiltraters entered the valley through
this pass in the year 1965.
2.
Dal Lake in Summer
The picture has been
painted in early summer when only a few lotuses are in bloom and the Kotwal
peak is clearly vistble in the background. In summer when lotuses are in
full bloom hazy atmosphere covers the beautiful distant mountains. The
summer season is rather dull except for the lotuses and the people prefer
to go to distant mountain valleys Pehalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Yusemarg,
etc.
3.
A Street on the Bund
Occasional floods in
river Jehlum would often overflow and cause much damage to Srinagar city.
So to protect the city from flood waters its banks were raised and are
called the Bund . By constructing this Bund the Srinagar city has been
saved from floods. The area has become an active centre of business with
banks, Post Office, etc. It is not so important now as there are other
bazars and shopping centres in the city. This painting has been done about
quarter a mile below the business centre.
4.
Nangaparbat from Gulmarg
The visit to Gulmarg
is incomplete if one is not able to see the majestic Nangaparbat from its
northern end. It is visible in the early hours or the morning and mostly
remains surrounded by the clouds and haze. One should try to see it in
the morning especially in spring or autumn. If one is fortunate enough
to see it in summer it can only be after rainfall when the climate is clear.
It is 26260 feet above the sea level.
5.
A Riverside Temple
While passing through
the waters of river Jehlum in a taxi shikara one comes across many temples
and mosques. Some of the small temples look very beautiful along with the
picturesque old Kashmir houses with overhanging balconies and grass grown
roof tops. These beautiful grass grown roofs are being replaced now with
galvanised iron sheets or wood. On the steps of the river banks one can
see women washing clothes and children playing which adds more colour to
the landscape.
6.
Pirpanchal in Autumn
Autumn is the most
colourful season in Kashmir especially when there is new snow- fall on
distant mountains. It does not only clear the atmosphere of the summer
haze and dust but also provldes a beautiful background of blue and white
against yellow orange and red trees.
7.
Houseboats on Nigin Lake
Most of the visitors
who come to Kashmir valley spend the major portion of their holidays in
Houseboats in Nigin lake because of its crystal clear waters and beautiful
surroundings. This is the best place in the whole valley for bathing and
water skating. This picture has been painted from the north western bank
of Nigin lake wherefrom one can see the beautiful Mount Mahadev in the
background.
8.
Akbar's Bridge
This bridge was made
in the time of Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1586. Therefore it is called Akbar's
bridge. Under it passes the main water way to famous Shalimar and Nishat
gardens and the Nigin lake. The shortest foot-path to Nishat and Shalimar
gardens goes over this bridge. One of the main water pipes which brings
water from Harwan water reservoir for the Srinagar city passes over this
bridge.
9.
Houseboat in Moonlight
Houseboat in Kashmir
is an ideal place to live in. Especially so when it is bathing in full
moonlight. One thinks that as if he is in some dreamland or elsewhere in
heavens. Those who want to stay in houseboats must try to enjoy full moon
in a houseboat.
10.
Road to Pirpanchal
The Pirpanchal range
encircling the valley of Kashmir covers the valley from one end to the
other. This fact has made this mountain range more popular than the other
ranges. In the south west it separates Kashmir valley from Jammu province.
The range has many beautiful spots like Gulmarg, Konsarnag, Kongawatan,
Yusemarg, etc. Its average height is about 15000 feet. The historical Mughal
route crosses the range through Shupyan Pass.
11.
Sheshnag Waters, Pehalgam
This scene has been
painted about one mile above proper Pehalgam, (village of shepherds) 7200
feet from sea level. The rushing water comes from the frozen lake of Sheshnag
situated at a higher altitude in snow mountain ranges on the way to Amarnath
Cave the - famous Hindu Shrine.
12.
Mar Canal at Rainawari
Wherever the back waters
of the Dal Lake touch the banks of Srinagar City it is known as Mar Canal.
It has adopted this name from the beautiful Marsar as the major portion
of the water of the Dal Lake comes from the Marsar lake situated beyond
Harwan water reservoir. It is a restricted area because the Marsar supplies
water to the Harwan water reservoir for the Srinagar City. There is a net
work of Mar Canals between Dal lake and the Srinagar city.
