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      children: "Kashmir isn’t just pretty. It’s layered. Snow peaks, pine forests, saffron fields, wooden mosques, frozen lakes, busy bazaars. You can ski in the morning and sip kahwa by a quiet lake in the evening (yes, in the same trip)."
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      children: "Here’s how to plan it right."
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      children: "Where Exactly Is Kashmir?"
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      children: "Kashmir sits in the northernmost part of India, in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The main tourist belt runs through the Kashmir Valley: Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg."
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      children: "The nearest airport is in Srinagar. From there, everything is a few hours by road."
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      children: "Best Time to Visit Kashmir"
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      children: "It depends on what you want."
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      children: "March to May (Spring)"
    }), "\n", _jsx(_components.p, {
      children: "Tulips bloom at Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden. Snow still sits on the mountains. Days are cool, nights cold. Great for photos."
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      children: "June to August (Summer)"
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      children: "Green meadows. Clear skies. Perfect for sightseeing and light trekking. It’s peak season, so prices climb."
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      children: "Chinar trees turn red and gold. Fewer tourists. Crisp air. This might be the most underrated season."
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      children: "December to February (Winter)"
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      children: "Snow everywhere. Ski season in Gulmarg. Roads can close after heavy snowfall, so keep buffer days."
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      children: "If you hate crowds, skip May and June. If you hate cold, skip winter. Simple."
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      children: "How to Reach Kashmir"
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      children: "Most people fly into Srinagar Airport. Direct flights run from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore."
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      children: "You can also take a train to Jammu and then drive 8 to 10 hours to Srinagar. The highway is scenic but landslides happen in monsoon and winter. Build flexibility into your plan."
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      children: "1. Srinagar"
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      children: "Dal Lake is the heart of the city. Stay in a houseboat. Take a shikara ride at sunrise (it’s quiet and the light is soft). Walk through the Mughal gardens like Shalimar Bagh."
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      children: "Old Srinagar feels different. Wooden houses, narrow lanes, historic mosques. It’s less polished, more real."
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      children: "In winter, this place turns serious. Powder snow. Ski instructors. Snow bikes. If you’ve never seen heavy snowfall, this is where you should."
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      children: "River views, pine forests, easy walks. Betaab Valley and Aru Valley are close by. Good base for families."
    }), "\n", _jsx(_components.p, {
      children: "It’s also the starting point for the Amarnath Yatra. If you’re visiting during that time, expect traffic and crowds."
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      children: "Less commercial. Wide open valleys. Glaciers like Thajiwas are accessible by pony or short trek. Roads close in deep winter."
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      children: "If you like raw landscapes over cafes and markets, Sonamarg wins."
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      children: "Must-Try Kashmiri Food"
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      children: "Start with Rogan Josh. Slow-cooked lamb in red gravy. Then Yakhni, which is yogurt-based and lighter."
    }), "\n", _jsx(_components.p, {
      children: "Vegetarian? Try Dum Aloo and Nadru Yakhni (lotus stem cooked in yogurt gravy). Street food like seekh kebabs near Dal Lake hits different in cold weather."
    }), "\n", _jsx(_components.p, {
      children: "And don’t skip Kahwa. Green tea with saffron, almonds, cardamom. It warms you fast."
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