Kashmir Summer through my Lens – A Photo Story

If there is a heaven on earth, 

it is here….it is here…it is here

How true this felt witnessing nature’s extravaganza in Kashmir during our recent Summer trip!  Yes, it is true that every season in Kashmir has its own way of seducing the discerning traveler. But Summer stands out with nature wearing a kaleidoscope of colours. Bright-coloured flowers start blooming in the valley, streams begin to sing through the verdant landscape, chittering of birds fill the air and evening brings spectacular tangerine sunsets. Meadows come alive carpeted with wild flowers, snow capped mountains offer a contrasting backdrop to the lush forests and scenic hiking trails leading to alpine lakes become accessible again. Every part of Kashmir looks like a picture postcard, almost to the extent of being unreal.

Here is a glimpse into the beauty of Kashmir Summer captured through my lens.

Srinagar

Evening sun peeping through the iconic Chinnar Tree at Nishat Bagh
Evening sun peeping through the iconic Chinnar Tree at Nishat Bagh
Sunset Shikara ride in Dal Lake - Kashmir
Sunset Shikara ride in Dal Lake – A surreal experience
Kashmir Summer Picnic surrounded by Apples and flowers
Summer Picnic surrounded by Apples and flowers
When the last rays of the sun set the river on fire - Sunset from Pari Mahal, Srinagar, Kashmir
When the last rays of the sun set the river on fire – Sunset from Pari Mahal
Indian paradise flycatcher, captured in Srinagar
The music of birds

Gulmarg

American Goldfinch - in the Lupine blooms of Gulmarg, Kashmir
American Goldfinch – Seems they love the Lupines
St Marry's Church, Gulmarg, Kashmir
A cloudy day, field of Lupines and daisies and an ancient Church – What better combo than this?
Gulmarg, Kashmir, India
Gulmarg you beauty!
Alpather Lake - A sight straight out of a dream
Alpather Lake – A sight straight out of a dream

Yusmarg

Views in Yusmarg, Kashmir
Views in Yusmarg
Yusmarg Meadows
Let me relish this moment a little bit more
Doodhganga - The perfect spot to spend the evening
Doodhganga – The perfect spot to spend the evening
Yusmarg Valley
The Yellows and The Greens

Pahalgam

Beautiful Pahalgam, Kashmir
Oh Pahlagam!
Postcard from Pahalgam
I kept asking myself every now and then – Is this even real!
Island Park, Pahalgam
Who thought a park could be this beautiful! – Island Park, Pahalgam

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