Gulmarg Gondola: An Introduction
The two-stage gondola lift ferries about 600 people per hour to and from Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearby Apharwat Peak (13,976 ft).
There are...
Kashmir’s Global Nomadic Couple
Defying norms, a Kashmiri couple puts in a lot of effort at their workplaces. Once they find a few days of holiday, they visit...
Ambaran, Akhnoor: An Introduction
On the right bank of the Chenab River near Akhnoor is Ambaran, a Buddhist monastic complex. Batool Andrabi chronicles the development of the sites...
Chashma Shahi: An Introduction
by Umaima Reshi
Chashma Shahi adheres to classic Mughal Garden design principles, characterised by geometric shapes, axial symmetry, and incorporation of water features.
Chashma Shahi, (The...
Gulmarg’s Ski Drought
Though modest post-Chilai Kalan snowfall has hidden the brown bare slopes in Gulmarg, Kashmir’s famous winter sports destination witnessed a 70 per cent drop...
Pari Mahal: An Introduction
Seen as the abode of fairies, the terraced Pari Mahal overlooking the Dal Lake from the Zabarwan Hills in Srinagar is a historic seventeenth-century...
Chadar Trek: An Introduction
Dictated by crippling inaccessibility during winter, residents in Zanskar used to travel in groups over the frozen river and reach Kargil and Leh. With...
Aishmuqam: An Introduction
by Babra Wani
It is said locally that Aishmuqam is an ancient village and has been a great subject of folklore as well. There are...
Pul Se Pul Tak: Rediscovering The City of Bridges
Broadcast journalist, Iqra Akhoon who produced a rare and well-received heritage web series focusing on the life and times around the historic bridges of Srinagar, jots...
Kashmir’s Autumn Beauty: Top 10 Unique Destinations
by Muhammad Nadeem
SRINAGAR: As the leaves turn golden and the chill sets in, the valleys and peaks of Kashmir transform into enchanted realms perfect...
Naranag: An Introduction
Apart from being the base camp for three vital treks, Naranag serves as one of the most important archaeological sites in Kashmir and has...
Travelling to Teetwal
Made famous by a Manto's short story and later literally living it for a long time, Teetwal in Tanghdar is a changed frontier now....
Harmukh: Tale of A Trek
On September 5, 2023, a team of mountaineers (Alpine Adventurers) climbed Harmukh Peak. Taous Zahoor Baba was part of the team and he wrote...
Tosamaidan: An Introduction
Within the enchanting expanse of Tosamaidan, a minimum of 8-10 days is a requisite to immerse oneself fully in the myriad landscapes it offers....
Kashmir’s Trekker Generation
Once planning and managing the mountain treks for foreigners, Kashmir is now home to a new generation that treks deep into Pir Panchal and...
