The call of the valley
September arrives with a spectrum of colors. Kashmir Valley is in full bloom, with greenery all around, vibrant flowers, a bright blue sky, golden sun rays, and occasional drizzles. Truly, गर फिरदौस बर रुए ज़मीं अस्त, हमीं अस्तो, हमीं अस्तो, हमीं अस्त... #kashmirvalley #Kashmir # #kashmirdiaries #Kokernag #Daksum If there is a paradise on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here...These were the words by Jahangir, the Mughal emperor of Hindustan. Kashmir, a land of breathtaking beauty, was immortalized in the words of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, whose affection for this region became legendary. His reign may be remembered for justice, but it was his deep love for Kashmir and the intoxicating allure of wine that held him captive. So enchanted was he by its beauty that governance often took a backseat to his time spent in this paradise, leaving the empire under the de facto rule of Nur Jahan. For centuries, Kashmir has rightfully earned its place as...