Day 2
As early as 5am, we embarked our journey to the Delhi Airport to depart to Srinagar. Reached airport about 15minutes from the hotel, queuing up and we have been told by the staff at the counter that the flight might be cancelled due to the bad weather. However, nothing confirmed and we need to wait for the subsequent announcement at 6.30am. They told us, all flights to Srinagar has been cancelled since few days ago due to heavy snow.
No choice, but to sit down and wait for any updates. I had a light breakfast at the airport and yeah, continue to sit down at the waiting space while thinking of the back up plan should the flight being cancelled. Maybe we diverted to Jaipur or some other places or revisit those attractions that have been closed yesterday!
Around 7am, we heard announcement that the flight being delayed. For how long, not sure. So, at least we knew that the flight not being cancelled, but still, it can be anything which uncertain huhu. We went into the immigrations and continue to the gate for boarding. Arrived at the gate, we heard further announcements that the flight been rescheduled again, until 10.30am, hahah. I could see crowd of people waiting at the gate with patience.
We took off to Srinagar around 10.45am and reached about 12pm. Upon arrival, we need to complete tourist form which is available at the airport. The driver from Lucky Flower already awaited for us outside the airport since early morning. Yeah, what more we can do other than say sorry for waiting even it is not our fault! Since he reached so early, the car has been blocked by other cars and it took sometimes to get out from the parking area. What a day hahah!
We later, proceeded our journey to Gulmarg. Let see what we can do in the next half day. The journey to Gulmarg took around 1hr 45mins. I took pictures along the road. Very little development I could see in Srinagar. Very humble lifestyle and very peace from my eyes. I could see also the soldiers are everywhere, like every 100m. I would like to snap their photo but their sniper made me scarred hehe.
Srinagar is the largest city in the Indian State Jammu & Kashmor (J&K). The population is dominated by 95% Muslims. Kashmir is known with the conflicts primarily between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir region. The conflict started after the partition of India in 1947 as a dispute over the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir and escalated into three wars between India and Pakistan and several other armed skirmishes. Today, for Kashmiri, they are still fighting to be independent country from India. They believed that they could survive with the tourism industry as a main source of income since they are so lucky living in such state with awesome and amazing geographical area, the mountains, the rivers which are enough to attracts tourists (especially Malaysian) π.
After almost two hours on the road, the driver stopped the car. We rent boots for Rs150. Actually i wore boots on my own, but since they really persuaded us to rent their boots, so we just took it and pay. We, later changed our vehicle. We need to rode on the vehicle with chain since we will go up to the Gulmarg Mountain.
Gulmarg is originally called as ‘Gaurimarg’ by the shepherds, which later changed as Gulmarg in the 16th century by Sultan Yusuf Shah, who was inspired by the sight of its grassy slopes emblazoned with wild flowers.
After 20mins journey throughout the thick forest and snow-clad mountain, we reached the ski resort. Few locals already awaited for us with their sledge. They told us that they will take us to the Gondola. We rode a sledge. The first time ever experience and even i never played daun upih when i was a kid. Look likes simple but balancing your body with the sledge while moving also important. The old man that pulled my sledge asked for the tips, looks like they are very dependent on tourism to survived so, we agreed to give them some. π.
We took Gondola for Rs750 to Phase 1 - Kungdoor. The gondola ended up at Kongdori Mountains' peak ~ Phase 2. Since we reached late, we didn't go to the Phase 2. I could not describe how immensely beautiful the scenery here!
Later, we tried cycle snow. The price is Rs1500 per ride. Erm.. I couldn't imagine how the ride looks like. The route is 7km long. Meaning, you need to ride from Phase 1, down to the hill until Gondola Station. The cycles looks like a piece of metal with a seater, no brake, no pedal but you need to use your leg as your brakes.
So, i started to cycle. Hahahaha.. Its very, very fast, you really need to hold the handle strongly otherwise you will fall down. The most dangerous part is when it comes to the steeper slope, you really need to control your legs to brake or slow down the cycle. And as the first timer, i fell down from the cycle, rolling myself down the hill for few meters after 5km riding. I cannot control my leg to brake the cycle while it glides down the hill. My face became frozen for minutes. I felt blur and tried to wake up. The guide stopped nearby me and asked me.. 'Are you ok?' i answered 'My sights blur'.. He picked up my stuffs which dropped everywhere gegegegege. And the saddest part was, my spectacles broke. Huwaaaa..how could i saw to cycle. It looks everything is white without recognising which area is slope or not. Since i didn't want to fall again, i asked the guide to cycle with me (i don't really dare if is not an emergency case, gulp, uwek!) to reach the end point. Why i didn't asked help from my travel mates? Because they also felt down but luckily non of them wearing spectacles. Its important to have and wear safety helmet while cycling same as when you ride normal bicycle!
We checked in to the hotel, have a dinner and have a rest. Tomorrow we are going to Sonamarg. I could feel the backpain now. Sigh!
As early as 5am, we embarked our journey to the Delhi Airport to depart to Srinagar. Reached airport about 15minutes from the hotel, queuing up and we have been told by the staff at the counter that the flight might be cancelled due to the bad weather. However, nothing confirmed and we need to wait for the subsequent announcement at 6.30am. They told us, all flights to Srinagar has been cancelled since few days ago due to heavy snow.
No choice, but to sit down and wait for any updates. I had a light breakfast at the airport and yeah, continue to sit down at the waiting space while thinking of the back up plan should the flight being cancelled. Maybe we diverted to Jaipur or some other places or revisit those attractions that have been closed yesterday!
Waiting and keep waiting π’
Around 7am, we heard announcement that the flight being delayed. For how long, not sure. So, at least we knew that the flight not being cancelled, but still, it can be anything which uncertain huhu. We went into the immigrations and continue to the gate for boarding. Arrived at the gate, we heard further announcements that the flight been rescheduled again, until 10.30am, hahah. I could see crowd of people waiting at the gate with patience.
We took off to Srinagar around 10.45am and reached about 12pm. Upon arrival, we need to complete tourist form which is available at the airport. The driver from Lucky Flower already awaited for us outside the airport since early morning. Yeah, what more we can do other than say sorry for waiting even it is not our fault! Since he reached so early, the car has been blocked by other cars and it took sometimes to get out from the parking area. What a day hahah!
Finally, arrived at Srinagar Airport.
We later, proceeded our journey to Gulmarg. Let see what we can do in the next half day. The journey to Gulmarg took around 1hr 45mins. I took pictures along the road. Very little development I could see in Srinagar. Very humble lifestyle and very peace from my eyes. I could see also the soldiers are everywhere, like every 100m. I would like to snap their photo but their sniper made me scarred hehe.
On our way to Gulmarg
View along the roads
What a cool view!
Srinagar is the largest city in the Indian State Jammu & Kashmor (J&K). The population is dominated by 95% Muslims. Kashmir is known with the conflicts primarily between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir region. The conflict started after the partition of India in 1947 as a dispute over the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir and escalated into three wars between India and Pakistan and several other armed skirmishes. Today, for Kashmiri, they are still fighting to be independent country from India. They believed that they could survive with the tourism industry as a main source of income since they are so lucky living in such state with awesome and amazing geographical area, the mountains, the rivers which are enough to attracts tourists (especially Malaysian) π.
After almost two hours on the road, the driver stopped the car. We rent boots for Rs150. Actually i wore boots on my own, but since they really persuaded us to rent their boots, so we just took it and pay. We, later changed our vehicle. We need to rode on the vehicle with chain since we will go up to the Gulmarg Mountain.
Gulmarg is originally called as ‘Gaurimarg’ by the shepherds, which later changed as Gulmarg in the 16th century by Sultan Yusuf Shah, who was inspired by the sight of its grassy slopes emblazoned with wild flowers.
Welcome to the Gulmarg
En route to the top of mountan
Snowy road. Its white!
Our journey
After 20mins journey throughout the thick forest and snow-clad mountain, we reached the ski resort. Few locals already awaited for us with their sledge. They told us that they will take us to the Gondola. We rode a sledge. The first time ever experience and even i never played daun upih when i was a kid. Look likes simple but balancing your body with the sledge while moving also important. The old man that pulled my sledge asked for the tips, looks like they are very dependent on tourism to survived so, we agreed to give them some. π.
Me on the sledge
We took Gondola for Rs750 to Phase 1 - Kungdoor. The gondola ended up at Kongdori Mountains' peak ~ Phase 2. Since we reached late, we didn't go to the Phase 2. I could not describe how immensely beautiful the scenery here!
The Gondola ride
The Shepherd's house. They will move to Srinagar during winter
Finally we reached here!
Not so many people at Phase 1. They skiing, snow cycling, snowboarding and not forget rode the snow mobile. I choosed to skii. The price is Rs1500 including the boots, poles, and skii lessons. Even it was not a proper skii resort, meaning no place to rent proper suits, google or gloves, they provided basic needs which are skii boots and poles. At first, i felt very uncomfortable but since the slope is simple, so i think that's enough because we just wanna have a fun. I skiing for about an hour only. Feeling better than Seoul last time. I didnt fall down this time hehe....
Skiing again!
Bhal Puri ~ one of the traditional food in Kashmir for Rs50. I like the tastes!
Here it is. Simple but the tastes suit me!
They pulled me down after the skiing.
After the skiing, we took a break and had a saffron tea at the stall nearby. Actually it took us 10mins walking to the stall.
The tea....
Later, we tried cycle snow. The price is Rs1500 per ride. Erm.. I couldn't imagine how the ride looks like. The route is 7km long. Meaning, you need to ride from Phase 1, down to the hill until Gondola Station. The cycles looks like a piece of metal with a seater, no brake, no pedal but you need to use your leg as your brakes.
So, i started to cycle. Hahahaha.. Its very, very fast, you really need to hold the handle strongly otherwise you will fall down. The most dangerous part is when it comes to the steeper slope, you really need to control your legs to brake or slow down the cycle. And as the first timer, i fell down from the cycle, rolling myself down the hill for few meters after 5km riding. I cannot control my leg to brake the cycle while it glides down the hill. My face became frozen for minutes. I felt blur and tried to wake up. The guide stopped nearby me and asked me.. 'Are you ok?' i answered 'My sights blur'.. He picked up my stuffs which dropped everywhere gegegegege. And the saddest part was, my spectacles broke. Huwaaaa..how could i saw to cycle. It looks everything is white without recognising which area is slope or not. Since i didn't want to fall again, i asked the guide to cycle with me (i don't really dare if is not an emergency case, gulp, uwek!) to reach the end point. Why i didn't asked help from my travel mates? Because they also felt down but luckily non of them wearing spectacles. Its important to have and wear safety helmet while cycling same as when you ride normal bicycle!
Before i felt down
Its getting dark. I, finally reached the end point. The sledgers already awaiting for us, to bring us around the Gulmarg resorts. I cannot remember the name of each point since i still ting tong after the fell down. After half an hour sledging, we pay the tips and sledging price to them and waiting for our vehicle to fetch us.
We returned our boots and continue our journey back to Srinagar. On the way back, the driver took us to this shop. So, i shopped again, the pashminas for my family. Its quite cheap. Around RM20 per piece and very unique and beautiful.
I asked the driver to get me a glue. Strong glue which can be used to joint up my specs. Before reaching our hotel, he stopped by the mini market in Srinagar to get me a glue. So nice the people here.
The handsome guy selling the pashmina
The broken spectacles
The Rs10 glue used to joint the broken part
To be continued....
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