Yesterday we went to Srinagar for the day, for a change of scenery. It is just over an hour's drive from Gulmarg.
One of the Ski Him guests had to be dropped off at Lake Dal. He is staying on a houseboat
for the night. It is offered as part of the package at the end of the ski trip. It is well worth it to experience the whole Kashmiri adventure.
The rest of us: Jim, myself, Mustaq (the driver), Bilal (one of the waiters from our hotel who came along for the ride) and two German brothers (Ski Him guests) visited three Mughal gardens for the day. We have seen them before but it was good to walk around without snow underfoot. The pansies are just starting to flower. It was cute seeing young couples having sneaky meetings under the Chinar trees to whisper sweet nothings to each other without supervision.
We were also keen to do some shopping, toiletries and beer. Unfortunately there was no beer to be found. Forgetting it was Friday, being Muslin prayer day – all day, the wine/beer shops (3
in total in Srinagar) were all closed, so no beer. There are three hotels here in Gulmarg selling beer but it would be nice to have it in our hotel room as an option to going out. We did find a great supermarket (of sorts) for the toiletries. Bought a can of honey roasted mixed nuts - what a treat!
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| The landscape to Srinagar |
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| A village stop along the road to Srinagar |
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| Shikaras on Lake Dal, Srinagar |
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| Me, Mustaq & Bilal at Pari Mahal ruins |
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| Nishat Bagh Gardens |
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| Looking down to Lake Dal at Nishat Bagh |
Good to see you both looking happy and well great pics. Pleased to see no Bears in the back ground. di x x x
ReplyDeletenice to have a change of scenery, sure beats staring at a computer at work!
ReplyDeleteIndia must be agreeing with you both. You both look very relaxed. It really is such a colourful country! Beautiful
ReplyDeletegreat goggle tans :)
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