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Trip to Kashmir - Land of Chinar, Saffron and Pashmina

The idea of a trip to Kashmir was born in 2012. My aunt suggested a trip to Kashmir and we were completely sold. I instantly agreed and so did my mother. Soon, more people joined the group of enthusiasts and by the time we booked the trip in Early December 2012, we were 8 family members – aunts, cousins, uncle, my Mother and I. The trip was booked for May 2013 – It was a 9 days and 8 nights group tour organized by Kesari travels. The itinerary included Srinagar, Sonamarg, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Katra and Vaishno Devi. As the day got closer, preparations began. With all airlines reducing the weight of checked-in baggage to 15 kg, we were careful to pack less to allow for some shopping in Kashmir. Finally, after a long wait of 6 months, the day arrived and Kashmir beckoned. Here is a day-by-day account of our tour, experiences, adventures and misadventures. 15 th May – Day 1 We had a very early morning start from Bangalore. Being a late riser, this was the first time in more than