The Roaming Shoes

How true this felt witnessing nature’s extravaganza in Kashmir during our recent Summer trip!   Yes, it is true that every season in Kashmir has its own way of seducing the discerning traveler. But Summer stands out with nature wearing a kaleidoscope of colours. Bright-coloured flowers start blooming in the valley, streams begin to sing through the verdant landscape, chittering of birds fill the air and evening brings spectacular tangerine sunsets. Meadows come alive carpeted with wild flowers, snow capped mountains offer a contrasting backdrop to the lush forests and scenic hiking trails leading to alpine lakes become accessible again. Every part of Kashmir looks like a picture postcard, almost to the extent of being unreal.   Here is a glimpse into the beauty of Kashmir Summer captured through my lens. Srinagar Gulmarg Pahalgam

Pahalgam was probably the only place we were sceptical about on our Kashmir trip. Last minute AirBnb cancellation, incessant rains and hearing a lot that it is touristy and crowded – Pahalgam did not exactly feel like the ideal place to visit. But as if it was meant to happen, we finally ended up there and experienced it in the most eccentric way. Random conversations, scenic saunters, relishing street food and a peek into the local way of life were chosen over mini Switzerland and other tempting places. In the end, we fell in love with the forest, the wild flowers, the birds and the gushing river and Pahalgam got etched in our hearts forever. So, this blog will not be about the conventional topics of what to see in Pahalgam or things to do on a short visit, but more like a memoir of the things we did or experienced. And also about how sometimes letting go of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and slowing down could help create memories of a lifetime. If that is how you look at things, then