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Floating Markets of the world that will make you Spellbound!!

A floating market is one where commodities are sold from boats. These markets originated in times when water transport used to be an important mode of transport and consequently became major tourist attractions. Mainly situated in Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, there are other such lesser known markets also. Some of them are as follows:

Damnoen Saduak floating market

Located in Ratchaburi Province of Thailand, this is one of the most famous floating markets in the world. It is best to visit the market early in the morning to avoid too much crowd and the heat of the day. With a variety of items sold for mainly the tourists, haggling becomes extremely important here. Also, one needs to be careful of being conned by taxi drivers and overpriced goods.

Amphawa floating market

This one is not as huge as the Damnoen Saduak floating market but is more genuine where Thais make up for the majority of the visitors. It is located 72 km from Bangkok in the Amphawa District of Samut Songkhram Province. The market operates on the weekends from 4 pm to 9 pm and seafood is its main attraction especially squid, shrimp, and clams.

Dal Lake floating market

The Dal Lake in Srinagar, India is popular for its early morning floating vegetable market. It is Jammu and Kashmir tourism’s prized possession as well as a photographer’s paradise because of its scenic beauty. It has vast stretches of Lotuses which add to the charm of the place. The annual turnover of the market is estimated to be around 35 crores despite operating for just 2 hours every day from 5 am to 7 am.

Floating market in the Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands are located to the north- east of Australia and Papua New Guinea lies on its west. Though not as large as the South East Asian floating markets, boats drifting on the pristine waters of these islands are a memorable sight. Here, most of the sellers are females and are often accompanies by their kids making the ambience a lively one.

Cai Rang Floating Market

This floating market is the largest of its kind in Mekong Delta, Vietnam. It has been identified as a National Intangible Heritage of the country. The market is wholesale in nature selling mainly fruits and vegetables. People visiting Can Tho must take a round of Cai Rang Floating Market too.

The list is endless but the aforementioned floating markets are some of the well- known ones making it a compulsion to visit them for at least once in one’s life.

“Kashmir” The Paradise on Earth!!

“If there is heaven on earth, it’s here in Kashmir” it is famous saying once said by the Moghul Emperor Jahangir. The beautiful and picturesque land of Kashmir is located at the peak of India, 566 Km from the New Delhi. The overwhelming beauty is an eye delight for the visitors ringed by Himalayan and Pir Panjal range. It is the most loved location among the directors and filmmakers of Bollywood for shooting, due to its mesmerizing eye luring view. This is the place, where you can witness the flawless art of nature,heavenly beauty spread everywhere. The beautiful lakes, snow covered hills, springs, and rivers are the real charm of the Kashmir. This alluring heavenly land is considered as the jeweled crown on the map of India. If you want to experience the alluring feeling of Paradise? Plan your vacation for Kashmir!!! Through this article, I will take you on the journey of paradise, come along with me and know more about this eye-arresting beautiful region.

Beauty at its best “ Snow Covered Gulmarg”!!!

Tour to the Kashmir is incomplete if you have skipped Gulmarg famous as “Meadow of flower”. The snow covered land all around is one among the ultimate tourist destination in Kashmir. The picturesque beauty all across the Gulmarg is the perfect place to enjoy winter. It is also the world famous spot for skiing.

Feel the tranquil of Dal Lake!!
The famous Dal lake is the eminent attraction of the valley. The ride on the “Shikaras”, magnificent houseboats and feel the calmness of the lake is the best thing you will experience in Kashmir. The eye luring beauty of the lake can’t be described in the world, it is seamless.

The colorful tulip Garden!!
Tulip garden is must view travel destination of the Kashmir. The eye delighting view of colorful tulip flower will surely steal your heart. Every year in the month of March and April, the tulips blossoms, the varied color flowers spread all over is just magical and alluring. I so loved getting clicked there in Kashmiri dresses

Travel to Paradise “Pahalgam”
The Palgham hill station is undoubtedly is like heaven on earth. The snow covered peaks makes it jewel destination of Kashmir. It is also called “ village of Shepherds”, which gives you heart stealing views. The pure and clear Jhelum flows through this area, which is the main source of living of the locals of this area. It is the starting point of famous holy Yatra of Amarnath. Every year thousands of devotees come here for Amarnath Yatra.

The Sonmarg “ Meadow of Gold”!!
The Sonmarg famous as “Meadow of Gold”, is one of the worth visiting destinations of Kashmir. It lies 84 KM from Srinagar having a magnificent landscape all round. The famous Indus river flows through this area and it is also the starting point for those visiting Ladakh.

How to Reach?

As the the beautiful valley of Srinagar has well- developed transport facilities, the travelers have numerous transport options, which they can choose according to their convenience. They can take either board a bus, flight, or private taxi heading to Srinagar. Those who are traveling by train can board their train from Delhi to Jammu. Travelers from other cities of India can board a train from their nearest railway station connecting directly to Jammu.

Travel Tip

The ideal season to experience the divine beauty of the paradise is summers!!

If you want to see heaven before dying, then plan your trip to Kashmir “ The Heaven on Earth”. Investing on the trip to Kashmir give you memory of lifetime. The valley of Kashmir gives you enormous ways to escape from your busy life and take out some time for yourself and spend some splendid moments in the lap of paradise.