The Chingus Fort , Rajouri Jammu where Jahangir's intestines were buried

Chingus Fort or Chingus Sarai,was used by Mughal emperor as rest camp or transit camp during their annual journey to Kashmir dates back to the 16th century . An ancient fort in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir State.  is a well planned edifice of Mughal architectural style that having two apartments. The name Chingus carries an interesting history of Mughal kingdom. It has been derived from Persian word 'Chingus', which means intestines. The fort complex houses one of the two graves of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, who died enroute from Kashmir to Delhi. Other one is in Lahore, Pakistan. In order to avoid succession war, Noor Jahan buried the intestine and other abdominal parts of the emperor in the premises of the sarai and protects the body from decay.

#chingusfort #history #photography #jammuandkashmir

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"Pari Mahal " - " Fairies Abode " Srinagar , Jammu and Kashmir (pictures/images)

"Pari Mhahal " also known as" Fairies Abode" is situated on a hill top of Zabarwan Mountain range in Srinagar , Jammu and Kashmir. Pari Mahal  was built by Dara Shikoh the eldest son of Emperor Shah Jahan and was used as an observatory to study astronomy .Pari Mahal , a seven terrace garden ,overlooking the Dal Lake and The Royal Spring  Golf Course in Srinagar  is an amazing splendour of Mughal Arcitecture.The name Pari meaning Fairy always intrigued me until my recent visit that gave a new dimension to my thought process or I should rather say left me wonder weather Pari Mahal/Fairies Abode was visited in the past by extra terrestrials in the past ? To read more on this please visit http://alkanarula.hubpages.com and do share your thoughts :))

#5 #srinagar #kashmir #photography #pictures #images #parimahal #travel #jammuandkashmirtourism

                                  Narcissist  that I am - how could I not click my pictures

                                             A  beautiful  #5 minutes  drive from Chashma Shahi

Gateway  Abode

The mesmerising stone wall structure 

Amids greens of Zabarwan hills

A beautiful view of Zabarwan mountain range in the backdrop

An enchanting view of Dal lake and The Royal Spring golf course 

Lake view

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Khilanmarg Kashmir - Places To Visit in Jammu & Kashmir

Khilanmarg valley in Jammu and Kashmir  lies above Gulmarg  at the height of 12000 from  sea level.and is about 6kms walk from Gulmarg . A beautiful picturesque valley gets heavy snow fall during winter and is real heaven on earth , a must visit place in Jammu and Kashmir . If you do makeup your mind  to visit in summer the weather is cold and one must carry heavy woollens .

#khilanmarg #gulmarg #kashmir 3tourism #photography #images

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A Strawberry Treat

                                                                A Strawberry Treat

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Royal Spring Golf Course Srinagar - view

                                                     Royal Spring Golf Course Srinagar - view

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Royal Spring Golf Course Srinagar

                                                    Royal Spring Golf Course Srinagar

#royalspringgolfcourse #srinagar #photography

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An Evening In Paradise - Dal Lake Kashmir (A photographic tale)

An Evening in Paradise-Dal Lake Kashmir is an account of my experience of a Shikara ride after the sunset till wee hours in the morning.The Dal Lake covers an area of around 18 sq kms and a part of natural wet land which covers around 21,1 sq kms including the floating gardens of lotus blooms . One of the geological theory suggests it is the remnant of a post galacial lake where as according to the other version it is of fluvial origin from an old flood spill channel of The Jhelum River. During the day time its thronged with tourists who come for Shikara rides but very few know the beauty of shikara ride after sunset . The lights around the lake and in the houseboats light up the lake water  and the sound one can hear is of the oar trying to make way for the shikara at night and the " shikara wallas " rowing back home humm the regional kashmiri songs that liven up the night at intervals.

#photography #travel #srinagar #jammu and kashmir #dallake
 

 

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Pahalgam - Views from my hotel window

Pahalgam one of my favourite destinations is a world famous hill station and quite popular among tourists visiting Jammu &Kashmir , located on the banks of Lidder River at an altitude of 7200 ft. from sea level.Pahalgam is also associated with the annual Amarnath Yatra. Chandanwari (2,895 m), 16 km from Pahalgam, is the starting point of the Yatra that takes place every year in the month of July / August. Surrounded by snow clad mountains , gushing blue water of Lidder River makes it uniqueness of its own.Here are some descriptive views from my hotel window. The pictures  may appear a little hazy as they were taken from inside the window but I managed to capture some beautiful moments .

#kashmir #pahalgam #photography

                                   While I was enjoying  a view of Lidder River From My Window

                                                And My Friends Were Waiting For Me

                                I Took A Notice Of The Monkeys Who Had Thronged The Place

                       And This One Outside My Window Was Eyeing The Butter Toast On My Table

                           Oh Boy , How Could I not Feed Him After The Eye Contact He Had With Me?

On Being Asked To Come Around The Other Window He Came And Waited Patiently For A Bite

                                                         What Surprised Me The Most

He scraped The Hard Dark Brown Edges Of The Toast Before Gulping Them Down - Intelligent Breed , Huh

                                                     Had My Fill - Time To Join His Gang

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