09/05/2026
Morning mist rising off Dal Lake, shikaras drifting like quiet thoughts, and mountains standing guard in the distance—Kashmir feels less like a place and more like a pause button for the soul. From the pine-scented air of Gulmarg to the storybook valleys around Pahalgam, every view looks painted, every breath feels lighter. I came chasing landscapes and left carrying a calm I didn’t know I needed.”