MEHRAJ MIR

Dal Lake "Sunset"

2011-07-13T16:31:00.001+05:00

An Evening View of world Famous Dal Lake. Dal lake lake is most beautiful lake in kashmir, the Dal Lake attracts scores of foreign tourits.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers.The urban lake, which is the second largest in the state, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is nicknamed the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir" or "Srinagar's Jewel". The lake is also an important source for commercial operations in fishing and water plant harvesting. The shore line of the lake, about 15.5 kilometres (9.6 mi), is encompassed by a boulevard lined with Mughal era gardens, parks, houseboats and hotels. Scenic views of the lake can be witnessed from the shore line Mughal gardens, such as Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir) and from houseboats cruising along the lake in the colourful shikaras. During the winter season, the temperature sometimes reaches −11 °C (12 °F), freezing the lake.
Photo by Mehraj Mir.

Innocent

2011-07-13T16:22:00.002+05:00

A Kashmiri Girl Runs as the pigeons fly in the lawn of the famous shrine of Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom (RA) at Srinagar,Kashmir,India. Muslims in Kashmir have high regard of these shrines and they throng to the shrines on a particular day every week and also on a particular date every month for prayers. Makhdoom Sahib Shrine is located on the southern side of Hari Parbat Hill in Srinagar. This mosque brings out the ancient culture and archaeological values in the Mughal period. Hazrat Sultan is believed to have divine powers and many devotees visit here irrespective of the religion. This shrine is visited by people of all faiths and is open throughout the year
Photo by Mehraj Mir.

Enjoy

2011-07-13T16:20:00.001+05:00

A Kashmiri Boy Runs as the pigeons fly in the lawn of the famous shrine of Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom (RA) at Srinagar, Kashmir, kashmir. Muslims in Kashmir have high regard of these shrines and they throng to the shrines on a particular day every week and also on a particular date every month for prayers. Makhdoom Sahib Shrine is located on the southern side of Hari Parbat Hill in Srinagar. This mosque brings out the ancient culture and archaeological values in the Mughal period. Hazrat Sultan is believed to have divine powers and many devotees visit here irrespective of the religion. This shrine is visited by people of all faiths and is open throughout the year
Photo by Mehraj Mir.

Kashmir View

2011-07-13T16:19:00.001+05:00

An Ariel View of Srinagar,Kashmir....

Sunset

2011-07-13T13:53:00.001+05:00

Sunset

2011-07-13T13:52:00.001+05:00

Freedom

2011-07-13T13:49:00.002+05:00

Kashmiri childrens Runs as the pigeons fly in the lawn of the famous shrine of Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom (RA) at Srinagar,Kashmir, india. Muslims in Kashmir have high regard of these shrines and they throng to the shrines on a particular day every week and also on a particular date every month for prayers. Makhdoom Sahib Shrine is located on the southern side of Hari Parbat Hill in Srinagar. This mosque brings out the ancient culture and archaeological values in the Mughal period. Hazrat Sultan is believed to have divine powers and many devotees visit here irrespective of the religion. This shrine is visited by people of all faiths and is open throughout the year
Photo by Mehraj Mir.

Freedom

2011-07-13T13:46:00.001+05:00

Pigeons fly in the lawn of the famous shrine of Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom (RA) at Srinagar, summer, kashmir, india. Muslims in Kashmir have high regard of these shrines and they throng to the shrines on a particular day every week and also on a particular date every month for prayers. Makhdoom Sahib Shrine is located on the southern side of Hari Parbat Hill in Srinagar. This mosque brings out the ancient culture and archaeological values in the Mughal period. Hazrat Sultan is believed to have divine powers and many devotees visit here irrespective of the religion. This shrine is visited by people of all faiths and is open throughout the year.
Photo by Mehraj Mir.

Hope

2011-07-13T13:44:00.001+05:00

A Women offers Nimaz in famous shrine of Hazrat Peer Dastgeer Sahib (RA) at Srinagar, Kashmir, India. Muslims in Kashmir have high regard of these shrines and they throng to the shrines on a particular day every week and also on a particular date every month for prayers. Dastgir Sahib dargah situated in Srinagar in the Kashmir Valley. Communal harmony and syncretism are the features of this mosque for many centuries. Adorned with colourful panels that are carved intricately and the Aytal Kursi, which hang at the door, the mosque is replete with stories of a number of families, their hopes and sufferings diminished and completely abolished by just praying to the Dastgir Sahib and asking for his blessings.
Photo by Mehraj Mir.

Sunset

2011-07-13T13:41:00.001+05:00

Photo by Mehraj Mir.

Potrait

2011-06-17T10:14:00.002+05:00

Child hold a Sheep in their shoulders in betaab valley in famous PAHALGAM resort of Kashmir Valley. PAHALGAM Situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder river, Pahalgam (2,130 m) was once a humble shepherd's village with breathtaking views.Pahalgam is famous for its scenic beauty and is the jewel of the picturesque Liddar valley located in the high Himalayas. It provides an ideal setting for activities like hiking, trekking, and fishing. It is also the starting point of the annual pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath. The natural beauty of Pahalgam and the verdant Liddar valley attracts the traveler towards it. The sparkling water of River Liddar, which flows near Pahalgam, has a number of picnic spots around it. Pahalgam is a part of Asia's only saffron growing area. One can see the saffron plants in full bloom in the month of November. There are a number of hiking and trekking trails around Pahalgam. One can even explore these places on horseback. Pahalgam provides a panoramic view of the mighty Himalayan range with its lush green pine forests and snow-capped peaks.
photo: Mehraj Mir

Fishes

2011-06-17T10:11:00.001+05:00

Silent Fishes

Potrait

2011-06-14T11:52:00.001+05:00

Children hold sheep and a goat in their arms in betaab valley in famous PAHALGAM resort of Kashmir Valley. PAHALGAM Situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder river, Pahalgam (2,130 m) was once a humble shepherd's village with breathtaking views.Pahalgam is famous for its scenic beauty and is the jewel of the picturesque Liddar valley located in the high Himalayas. It provides an ideal setting for activities like hiking, trekking, and fishing. It is also the starting point of the annual pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath. The natural beauty of Pahalgam and the verdant Liddar valley attracts the traveler towards it. The sparkling water of River Liddar, which flows near Pahalgam, has a number of picnic spots around it. Pahalgam is a part of Asia's only saffron growing area. One can see the saffron plants in full bloom in the month of November. There are a number of hiking and trekking trails around Pahalgam. One can even explore these places on horseback. Pahalgam provides a panoramic view of the mighty Himalayan range with its lush green pine forests and snow-capped peaks.
Pic: Mehraj Mir

Potrait

2011-06-14T11:51:00.001+05:00

Child hold a goat in their arms in betaab valley in famous PAHALGAM resort of Kashmir Valley. PAHALGAM Situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder river, Pahalgam (2,130 m) was once a humble shepherd's village with breathtaking views.Pahalgam is famous for its scenic beauty and is the jewel of the picturesque Liddar valley located in the high Himalayas. It provides an ideal setting for activities like hiking, trekking, and fishing. It is also the starting point of the annual pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath. The natural beauty of Pahalgam and the verdant Liddar valley attracts the traveler towards it. The sparkling water of River Liddar, which flows near Pahalgam, has a number of picnic spots around it. Pahalgam is a part of Asia's only saffron growing area. One can see the saffron plants in full bloom in the month of November. There are a number of hiking and trekking trails around Pahalgam. One can even explore these places on horseback. Pahalgam provides a panoramic view of the mighty Himalayan range with its lush green pine forests and snow-capped peaks.
photo: Mehraj Mir

Protest

2011-05-06T19:12:00.002+05:00

A Child Relatives of disappeared persons take part in a silent sit-in demonstration in Srinagar.

Photo by Mehraj Mir.

Natural View

2011-05-05T15:56:00.002+05:00

Leaves of a Chinar tree in the famous ShankiraChali Mandir road in Srinagar,summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir. Tourists flock to Kashmir during the autumn when the leaves of the Chinar trees turn blazing red and the entire landscape presents an altogether different look.

Photo by Mehraj Mir.

Sonamarg "Heaven on Earth"

2011-05-05T11:59:00.002+05:00

A Scenic view of Sonamarg, a famous tourist place... Sonamarg is the base of a major treks that passes along several mountain lakes – Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar and Gangabal. Sonamarg is also the take off station for the drive to Ladakh across the Zojila, a major pass in the Great Himalayan Range, through which the Srinagar-Leh Road passes.

Photo: Mehraj Mir

Pahalgam Gushing water

2011-05-05T10:33:00.002+05:00

Gushing waters flowing through round and slpery stones at famous tourist resort of Kashmir, Pahalgam..
Photo/Mehraj Mir.

Dal Lake

2011-05-05T10:32:00.001+05:00

Tourists set to ride in shikaras at dal-lake Srinagar, . Set in the Himalayas at 5,600 feet above sea level, Kashmir is a green, saucer-shaped valley full of fruit orchards and surrounded by snowy mountain ranges. About 100 lakes dot its highlands and plains..
photo/Mehraj mir

Offering Nimaz

2011-05-04T16:16:00.000+05:00

A Man Offering Nimaz on Rock on the bank of river on world famous tourist place pahalgam. Gushting meadows, surrounded by snow clad mountains and tall trees in world famous tourist resort of Kashmir.Every year people across the globe come here and enjoy the natural beauty.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers.

Photo by Mehraj Mir.

Kashmir Dal Lake

2011-04-13T13:17:00.001+05:00

Dal-lake is most beautiful lake in Srinagar.Surrounded by snow clad mountains and crystal clear waters the Dal lake attracts scores of foreign tourits.Every year people across the globe come here and enjoy the natural beauty.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers.
Photo by Mehraj Mir.

Tulip Garden Kashmir

2011-04-04T12:30:00.001+05:00