Essence Holidays Kashmir 2.33

Carved tectonically,the valley of kashmir is a longitudinal depression in the great north-western himalayan range,situated at an alitude of 1590 mtrs (5209) feet having latitude between 23-4` and 37-6`North and longitude between 72-31` an 77-30` East.a typical oval shaped valley,its length has a parallel axis to the general direction of the bordering mountains -the Shivaliks,The Middle Mountains,The pir Panjal,The Himalayas,The Zanaskar,The Ladakh and the Korakaram.
Initially,the valley of Kashmir used to be vast Lake,mythologically called Satt e Sar,which in course of time got drained by deepening of the Baramulla-Khadiniyar gorge.the valley is distinctively marked by breath-taking lakes,fresh water streams,luscious fruits,magnificent forests,mighty mountains and lush meadows which makes it a paradise on Earth .The mountain-downs or"margs" are numerous on the tops of the hill ranges prominent being Gulmarg,Sonmarg,Pahalgam,Yousmarg etc.
famous valleys of kashmir include :Lidder Valley,Sindh Valley,Lolab Valley,Bangus Valley,Dachigam,Gulmarg Valley,Gurez Valley,Yousmarg Valley etc.