A trip to Srinagar is a great experience. Winter, we found out is not the best time to visit. But having no tourists on the lake is something special. I stayed at the Hospitality Home until John arrived. Then, we stayed at the Oasis Guest House. Both are very well run, offering great personal care. Our days in Srinagar were busy and rewarding.
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| Dal Lake "Jewel in the Crown of Kashmir" |
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| Winter can be beautiful, but I do not miss that white stuff |
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| Hospitality Best |
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| House boats are still damaged from the flood |
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| This old bridge is being turned into a walking bridge |
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| The Mountains have lots of snow, the lake is very calm |
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| The weather is chilly, not very many tourists to ride the Shikara boats |
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| Paper mache boxes are well known throughout India |
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| An Artist in Srinagar showed us his paints and brushes |
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| His work is amazing |
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| Taking a rest from arting |
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| Shikara on Nagin Lake |
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| This fellow took us on a great tour |
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| Waiting for Tourists |
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| Old houses are left empty after the Hindu population left Srinagar |
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| If you look closely you can see where the water level was on this house after the big flood in October The homes were under water for 20 days |
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| Riyaz from Hospitality Home, is a Great guide |
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| Ask Riyaz at Hospitality Home for info on Houseboats |
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| These warmers are made in the country |
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| Oasis Guest House, Rooms are lovely, meals are so yummy |
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| Silk carpets are hand knotted |
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| Kashmir Pashmina scarfs are hand woven |
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| Part of the old city wall |
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| Srinagar hand Chain stitch, can be wool, silk or cotton, is done by hook rather than by needle. The hook is referred to as "aari" |
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| This Lady has come to the city to sell fish |
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| Hand stitched bed covers at Oasis Guest House |
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| Hand stitched bed cover, on hand carved walnut bed, at Oasis Guest House |
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| March is not the season, but this will be cane in the summer |
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| Water has a way to make a photo beautiful |
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| These roosters live in the graveyard, keeping the green grass neat and tidy. |
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| Just a Happy Lady |
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| Shops are tiny and busy |
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| Srinagar is well known for wonderful walnut carved furniture |
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