Namaste HIVE!

Last year I spent the early half of the year in Srinagar.
We were working on my band's second studio album - Siyah - and recording and shooting it in and around Srinagar, Kashmir.

Kashmir is a beautiful place marred by some gruelling history.
During the time I was there, there were frequent lockdowns - not only because of the pandemic, but also due to its political situation.
I was staying near the Dal Lake and used to go for long walks everyday.

Dal is an urban Lake and is the most visited tourist spot in Srinagar.
But during the lockdown, there was no-one around.
And I managed to snap some lovely pictures with my then newly acquired iphone 12.

The boats you see in the pictures are called Shikara.
It is quite an adventure travelling in them. I tried to learn but it is not my cup of tea.

Hope these pics made you feel as peaceful as I felt during the time I took them.
And wishing for the same peace for the Valley of Kashmir 🙏🏼

Here is one more for good luck :)

This is my entry for the #monomad challenge

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