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Kashmir

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Of all the things I miss losing, I miss my 'ability to get amazed' the most - to paraphrase a popular adage. You might think this is silly, but I assure you that it is not so. As I continue with my wanderings, both for work and for pleasure, the number of things that generate a sense of awe keep diminishing each year. Things start becoming mundane, more of the same, or how do they say - 'dull'. And yes, yes, I know that the great poets keep saying each day is special, and all places are different and beautiful, which is part true too. But it is only when I visit something so extraordinary and incredible as the Valley of Kashmir , that this phrase comes alive again, and the sense of excitement gets rekindled. For that one thing, I would say that the price of the 'admission ticket' is completely worth it. Baisaran Valley - Mini Switzerland, Pehelgam Nigeen Lake in the evening from the houseboat And it is a steep price, no doubt. E