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Modern Kashmiri Girl Names

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Are you looking for some unique name for your Kashmiri daughter?  Here are a few of our suggestions which are modern, trendy and of which your daughter will be proud of: Aabshar Aayat Afsa Ahana Ahba Aimaa Aira Aisha Ajar Ajawa Ajwa Al Hawra Alaa Aleezay Alezeh Aliena Alisha Alishba Aliza Alvira Amairah Amal Amima […]

Meet Yawar Abdal, The Guy Behind Everyone’s Fav Song Tamanna

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Article by Taha Firdous Long vacations to motherland, reconnection with the air that holds legends of poets, fingers running through beats of music, Yawar Abdal, popularly known as the Tamanna boy lays back barefoot on the lush green grass of his lawn at home in Srinagar and thinks of Kashmir – the paradise on earth, […]

Meet the New Homebaker in Town Who Bakes Delicious Cupcakes

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Interview by Taha Firdous Tell us about yourself My name is Sanah Jeelani. I have  done a BSc in Human Resources And Psychology from Middlesex University, Dubai. I recently came up with my online business of baking cakes and cupcakes and I’m enjoying what I do. How did you come up with the idea of […]

From Lawyer to an Entrepreneur, Meet Malika Shah

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Interview by Taha Firdous Shah Tell us about yourself Hello, I’m Malika. Born and brought up in Kashmir, I did my schooling from Presentation Convent Senior Secondary School, Rajbagh, Srinagar after which I went to Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Amira Kadal for two years. I then opted for law in Kashmir University to pursue […]

Meet The Lady Who is Bringing Kashmiri Women YAKJUT (Together)

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Interview by Taha Firdous Shah Tell us about yourself My name is Syed Hanaz Tariq. I did my schooling from Presentation Convent Senior Secondary School, Srinagar. After that, I moved out of state for my higher education. I graduated in 2018 and now I am currently working as an automation engineer with a Chinese Automation […]

Travelling To Kashmir? Here are The Websites and Social Pages You Should Follow

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J&K TOURISM Website The official website of J&K Tourism Dept will brief you about the beautiful places to visit and activities to do not only in Kashmir but also in Jammu and Ladkah. The website also provides details about events organized by JK Tourism. Website: www.jktourism.org JKTDC Website Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation’s main […]

Top Religious Places To Visit in Kashmir

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There are many facades to Kashmir which cannot be overlooked while visiting this place for sure. And of the aspect is the mystical and spiritual vibe that surrounds the whole valley and binds different religions together. To experience such soul healing experience you should visit some centuries old shrines that adorn this heaven on earth. […]

Top Cafes to Visit in Srinagar

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1. Winterfell Café There’s no question in saying that Game Of Thrones has won hearts for not only international viewers but has taken a clean sweep over Indian hearts. A portrayal of medieval European aesthetic shown in the series has now taken over a local Kashmiri themed restaurant, “The Winterfell café”. If you are a […]

THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH KIDS IN KASHMIR

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Article by Taha Firdous VISIT DACHIGAM NATIONAL PARK It is always a delight for kids to play and enjoy in nature. Dachigam National Park is one such destination where you can both enjoy the beauty of nature and find amazing and rear species of animals. The great big black bear, Hangul, Leopard, etc. are some […]

11 Incredibly Surreal Offbeat Places in Kashmir Every Travel-Lover Must Visit

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Every year Kashmir attracts lakhs of tourists which is why every season witness a lot of crowd in the usual tourist spots. For those who prefer to spend their time in isolation with nature alone should visit some of the unconventional places. Some of these unseen and rare places in Kashmir don’t only offer amazing […]

Best Time to Visit Kashmir

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Want to visit Kashmiri but confused about the right time to visit, let’s help you navigate through this dilemma. Kashmir has four seasons basically which includes winter, spring, summer, and autumn. Each season has its own charm and charisma that transcends, leaving traces everywhere and can make you fall in love with this place instantly. […]

Travel Bloggers Who Will Inspire You To Visit Kashmir

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Sandeepa Chetan’s Travel Blog The duo travel freaks, Sandeepa and Chetan are living a life of their dreams, from traveling in a truck to exploring unheard places. Sandeepa, an electrical engineer by profession ditched her occupation for writing blogs and Chetan, who worked in digital marketing, is now working as a photographer for the blogs, […]

Why You Should Choose Kashmir Holiday over Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand ?

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Agar Firdaus Bar Roo-e Zameen Ast, Hameen ast-o Hameen ast-o Hameen ast. (If there is a paradise on earth, It is this, it is this, it is this) If these words by famous poet Amir Khusro are not enough to motivate you to visit Kashmir, here are the reasons why you should not look for […]

These Colombian Travelers Tell About Their Kashmir Experience

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Tell us about yourself We are Valentina and Emmanuel. We met in Colombia while working together at an island hostel in November and have been traveling together ever since. What made you visit Kashmir We originally wanted to visit Kashmir because of an Instagram post that we saw of the “Khyber Himalayan resort and spa” […]

10 Reasons Why You Should Choose Kashmir as a Honeymoon Destination

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After a long strenuous wedding hustle bustle, every newly-wed couple want to spend some alone time with each other without any interruption of relatives, friends and in-laws. People normally start imagining their honeymoon exclusive trip months before marriage. Every couple wants their honeymoon to be special and unforgettably romantic. Kashmir is a wonderful destination for […]

Things To Remember Before Going on a Trip to Kashmir

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1. Carry cold cream and lip guard in winter &  sunscreen in summer The climate of Kashmir is varied, very cold in winter and blazing sunny in summer. A moisturizer and a lip guard are a must to keep your skin and lips hydrated throughout your trip during the winter months as the temperature can […]

Meet The Jutti Maker of Kashmir

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Tell us about yourself? My name is Nusaiba Bhat. My schooling was from Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School which was followed by my Bachelor’s in Commerce from Navakadal College.  I did my Masters in Finance and Control (MFC) from Kashmir University.  I started my professional career at Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) Mumbai. After that I […]

Pre Wedding Shoot 2019: Location Kashmir

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Here is a compilation of prewedding shoots that took place in Kashmir in early part of 2019. The credit for this video goes to Weddings by Knottydays, Ombre by Harsheen Jammu, Light Lock Productions, Satellite Video, Tabridals, Mastervisualstudio, RK Wedding Photography, Harry Fashion Foto and World Wedding cinema. Music and vocal credit go to Umer […]