A  visit to   SRINAGAR (J&k)  from Srinagar colony (Hyderabad).

Recently Postal staff at Srinagar colony visited  Srinagar (j&K) on LTC .  J&K visit is one of the most memorable in every ones life.  I personally observed some issues:  The   “Pahalgham “  visit is  available through Hourse ride ( each person @Rs.1100/-). The worlds second highest Gondola (rope cars) service (14000 ft height) at Gulmarg (The world of snow)  is excellent.  The cost per I phase per head is Rs. 700/- II phase (aparvath) is Rs. 900/- Srinagar to Jammu roads are ghat  with several curves (10 hours journey). It appears one bypass road is under construction from Srinagar to Jammu will cut  half of the journey time in future.  From Katra to Maa Vaishnodevi temple darsan is expensive and adventure thing. The main services are : by walk ( up and down 30 Kms), by  hourse ride ( Rs. 3200 per head up and down varies as per  rush) , Pallaki (Rs 9000 up and down or varies on demand ), helicopter service available (for adv.booking about 2 months Rs.1150/- per head (one way)  for some distance), Battery cars for a few distance availabe . No fee for Darsan ticket.  For children , old age people it is a difficult thing.  Now the roads and electricity is provided up to the temple.  The Govt. has to think easiest mode of transport during this computer era by providing vehicle service, rope etc.  Horse ride like  in B.C time , walking ,Pallaki services should be avoided.  The path is fill with foil smell with horse dung and polluting air.  The Road transport system is fully under private persons control . The govt. buses are limited. If better services are provided more and more visitors will  come to  this holy place in more number of times.  Let us hope this......