In the bygone era when India was still a colony of the British Empire, Srinagar resounded with the names of British aristocrats seeking respite, and even today, among the Kashmiris, it is often referred to as the paradise within India. Even after India gained independence from Britain in 1947, until the 1980s, tourists from various countries frequented this summer retreat, earning it the title of “Switzerland of the East.” However, as the separatist movement in Kashmir intensified in the 1990s, accompanied by incursions from pro-independence factions from Pakistan, the security situation in Srinagar deteriorated. Consequently, the influx of foreign tourists naturally dwindled. This state of affairs persisted until the early […] The post Unveiling the Majesty of Srinagar Tourism: Exploring Colonial Charms and Serene Houseboat Escapes appeared first on LIFE on the PLANET LADAKH.
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