Switzerland of Asia: Kashmir

Kashmir: Paradise on Earth...Let me tell u 8 lesser known secrets of Kashmir that it has kept to itself. 1.Kashmir might have naturally fallen into the lap of Pakistan. Based on suggestions by his ministers, Hari Singh might have merged Kashmir with Pakistan. However, the impatient Pakistan invaded Kashmir and Hari Singh decided to merge it with India to ensure the safety of his subjects. 2. Historical manuscripts state Kashmir was a lake. Until Kashyap Rishi drained off the water making it a beautiful abode. 3. Did u people think that Kashmir was discovered by Mughal Emperor Jahangir? No, Srinagar was founded by Emperor Ashoka. However, Jahangir labeled it as the 'Paradise on Earth'. 4.The 3 religions- Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam- have contributed to the cultural heritage of Kashmir. And we all thought it to be a Muslim State. 5. Overall literacy rate in Kashmir is higher than that of India & Pakistan. Kashmiris ain't uneducated you see..! 6. Jammu & Kashmir is the only state with a flag of its own. And many other constitutional exceptions exist for this state. 7.Water resources in Kashmir Valley can generate thousands of megawatts of power. It is the highest in the Asian sub-continent. 8.Kashmir is surrounded by 2 nuclear- armed countries (Pakistan and China) and is a part of the third one, India. It is one of the most dangerously located places in the word...In 20 years from now you will regret the things you didn't do far more than the things you did. So throw off the blowlines, sail away from the safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails...and lets explore it!!!