July 26, 2010

Observations from Kashmir Tour


Hi folks,

You must have heard about the turbulent Kashmir from past few days. Kashmir is in limelight more for issues like terrorism & violence. Moreover from my recent experience I wanted to share few experiences with you all. I visited few places in Kashmir in the month of May-June 2010, First stunning beauty of Kashmir is has no match on this earth. Although badly affected by wide spread terrorism & violence, these guys are failed to spoil the beauty of the valley.

Following are few observations of my Kashmir Tour.
  1.  Right from Hotel Owner to Sweeper at the Shalimar Garden 99% of those localities I have interacted asked one typical question “Kaisa Laga Hamara Kashmir” (What do you feel about Kashmir)?
  2.  Two things which are not constant here Mausam & Mauhol of Valley.
  3.   Sun sets after 8pm (at least in summer) here. I was surprised at 8pm you will feel that still its 6 o’clock only, I was surprised to see this.
  4. Your road journey is accompanied with Himalaya at one side & a river deep valley on the other side.
  5.  And yeah …. Entire roads, towns & villages are advertised with Aircel, Airtel & Idea advertising campaigns.
  6.  I have not seen mountain range like Himalaya. In fact I was feeling Human Beings are just miniscule against the nature. Thrilling experience of highways in the valley present no chance for mistakes. One wrong judgment & you are directly in heaven or hell (whichever applicable). The 2-3 feet distance between tire of your bus & valley is the thin line between life & death.
  7.  Most importantly we posses an anonymous fear about Kashmir. Personally I didn’t find anything to fear there. Yeah in entire valley you will find Army movement & CRPF Men guarding highways, mountains, gardens & government establishments, neither of them was troublesome.
  8. Pehalgam is one of the best places to plan stay. Unlike Gulmarg & Sonmarg where you need to spend some extra bucks to get close to snow, at Chandanwadi you will find it at walk able distance.
  9.  For tourist shopping is cumbersome experience. Vendors will charge anything they want to tourist. Be careful while shopping here.    

P. S: It was most wonderful vacation I have had in my life. Spending 10 full days with my parents is best feeling to have when you stay away from them. 

Don’t miss an opportunity to visit the valley.  I will end this post by saying a dialogue which inspired movie Sanjay Dutt’s movie Lamha “KASHMIR IS BEAUTIFUL PRISION” !!

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July 22, 2010

First Post !!

Hello Friends,

This is my first blog post. After so many days of planning, finally I have started Blogging. Being Social Media Enthusiast I am very happy to enter in the blogging arena. I plan to cover many aspects of Life & day today activities. I will also try to keep you updated on happenings in and around Social Media.

As the title of my blog suggest I will also try to lead your thoughts on various issue. Hope you will enjoy this journey with me.

Thanks in anticipation for your support & encouragement.

Regards
Tejas Jinturkar