Kashmir, the land of eternal beauty nestles
picturesquely in the lap of majestic Himalayas. This land of lofty snow clad
peaks and verdant valleys , of sparkling rivers and serene lakes , of stunning
gardens ,stately chinars and flowering meadows was rightly regarded as the ‘paradise on earth’ by the Mughals. Its pristine beauty has inspired artists, musicians
and poets since time immemorial.
According to mythological legends, Kashmir
was once a large lake. Rishi Kashyap drained off the water of the lake and the
beautiful land of Kashmir emerged.