Author Suzanne Hogsett's lifelong dream was to travel to Kashmir-an often secreted rarely explored place in the far reaches of Northern India. She envisioned sleeping in a Victorian-era houseboat, plying a romantic lake in a gondola, touring Mughal gardens replete with waterfalls, visiting centuries old wooden mosques and Hindu temples, tasting unique mouth-watering dishes, and shopping in exotic markets. In October 2019 she hopped on a plane and, against all odds in this often war-torn region, stepped out into a world of beauty, serenity and wonder. This book, which includes 49 photos, highlights these adventures and will whet your appetite for travel to this magical place. You'll get practical hands-on advice on local traditions and culture dos and don'ts key sites not to miss what crafts to shop for local delicacies to try (and recipes) how to book and prepare for your trip when to go what to take, including a detailed packing list how to get the very most out of your trip Whether you're an armchair traveler or you're wanting to board a plane to India soon, you'll be enchanted by this strikingly beautiful, less discovered destination.