At the time of writing many hotels are being requisitioned by the army; others have closed down because of local violence or lack of trade. Tourism however is Kashmir’s main industry and, as soon as it can, the industry will ...

Srinagar sells Kashmir’s finest traditional produce: light Pashmina and Shahtoosh shawls, hand-knotted carpets, chain-stitch rugs, walnut-wood carvings, jewelle y and gems, papier mache and rare red saffron. Also leather and furs, coarse-knitted woollen sweaters, and tailor-made clothing. Kashmir has an ...

Sringar is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir state, and a major tourist attraction for over a hundred years. Lying deep in the heart of the Kashmir valley, it oilers beautiful mountain and lake scenery, also a wide range ...