Situated on the foothills of Himalayan Mountains, Kashmir is referred as a paradise on this earth and is a major attraction for the tourists and the lovers of good food.It is stated that the Valley of Kashmir was formerly a lake. This was drained by the great Rishi or sage, Kashyapa, son of Marichi, son of Brahma, by cutting the gap on the hills at Baramulla (Varaha-Mula). Cashmere is a variant spelling of Kashmir.Kashmir is described as a valley and its origin ...