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From the mythical Mahabharata to the Iranian invasion of Kashmir (which was a part of Gandhara) by Darius in 516 BC, [15] to the Mauryans who established Srinagara to the Kushan Empire to the invasion of Kashmir by Timur in 1398, [16] [17] the culture and cuisine of Kashmiris are linked to South Asia, Persian and Central Asian [18] cuisines mixed with local innovations and availabilities of ...
Rice is the staple food of Kashmiris and has been so since ancient times. [9] Meat, along with rice, is the most popular food item in Kashmir. [10] Kashmiris consume meat voraciously. [11] Despite being Brahmins, most Kashmiri Hindus are meat eaters. [12] Kashmiri beverages include Noon Chai or Sheer Chai and Kahwah or Kehew.
Meat and rice are popular food items among Kashmiris, rice being considered a staple food. [59] [60] Noon Chai or Sheer Chai and Kahweh are beverages of Kashmir. Wazwan is a multi-course meal in Kashmir prepared by skilled chefs called Wazas. Kashmir is also known for its baking traditions.
Srinagar (English: / ˈ s r iː n ə ɡ ər / ⓘ; Kashmiri pronunciation: [siriːnagar]) is a city in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. [1] It is the largest city and summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, which is an Indian-administered union territory .
The lord Detha temple [7] is situated in a small village about 105 km from Srinagar. To reach this temple, one must take a long drive moving from Srinagar to Pattan and onwards to Uri. The century-old map is the key to understanding the wealth of Hindu heritage and culture that Kashmir was once renowned for.
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Downtown, popularly known as Shahar-e-Khaas, is the largest and the most densely populated area of the city of Srinagar in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India.. The area is mostly located on the banks of Jhelum river about five km (3.1 mi) from city center.
Gurez, or Gurais [6] (Guráai in the local Shina language), [7] is a valley located in the high Himalayas, about 86 kilometres (53 mi) from Bandipore and 123 kilometres (76 mi) from Srinagar, to the north of the Kashmir valley. At about 2,400 metres (8,000 ft) above sea level, the valley is surrounded by snow-capped mountains.