Nature Retreat

I have always heard of the Nature and beauty of Kashmir since I was a child and it was a dream for me to be there. As I set out to realize the dream all excited, I was specific to get a window seat in the flight to get a glimpse of the snow clad hills and mountains. It is not the first time I was to see and feel snow. But it is going to be the first time in India. I am sure this is going to be splendid than what I can imagine as that is what I heard.  A birds view of from the flight was the start of my delight. The airport view of grey tidy runway, greenery and iced hill far off was a teaser from Kashmir to me as we proceeded towards local sightseeing. We were in the city at the time of morning bells. Our hotel check-in was by noon. Hmmm… so go around places and then go for the check-in was the way for us.

A little too early to start the day as we reached Shalimar Garden. We reached an hour before the garden opens and hence were just walking down the street. We played the morning birds to the stalls nearby as they still are getting ready for the day. With an eye on the ticket counter and finally, a gardener came out. He was not to open the counter but was kind enough to allow us inside after we assured him we would pay for the entry ticket before we leave the premise. 

Once inside, it was a visual retreat. Lush green and blooms around. Well maintained with the snow covered mountains in the far side. With no visitors in, it seemed like my own kingdom. We walked at leisure and enjoyed very much in the moment. Breathed freshness, ran around the hue green trees that were springing life after winter.  Very much swept in the moment as our souls got feather lite we moved around the garden gazing at each flower and tree. There was a small structure that a hall with idling fountains around. As we were done with the place and decided to move on, our heads turned again as the fountains were coming alive.  A little more time and then we moved on to visit other gardens in Srinagar. We visited Nishat garden and chasmeshahi  gardens that that had different views but yes! Along with a little more audience who were as mused with the beauty of the gardens as we were.