There were only two type of private vehicles, Ambassador and Fiat and that too very limited people were having availability to this commodity. And then the Marutis came and took away this calmness. Now you can't move freely without being hit by a vehicle. So over crowded.
1870 Ali Kadal Kashmir.
Photograph taken in 1875 by Fransis Firth of Aali Kadal from Right Bank of Veth. Ali Kadal is the fifth bridge and was constructed by Sultan Ali Shah in 1415. He created this bridge to have a panoramic view of the splashing water and enjoy the gentle breeze.
In past the most common outdoor recreational activity was to hire a DONGA and go with family or friends or neighbors to Mughal gardens, Hazratbal, Mansabal, Ganderbal etc, it used to be a day or few days and boarding point were various ghats of river Jehlum in the city.
Even chief oarsman is with a Turban, A sign of respect.
Ghats known as a major place on a river bank, which used to be points of commerce and transport, where one used to board a boat or purchase a commodity. In past Government rice / firewood was sold in boats at these ghats hence still the name Tumulo Ghat ( Rice ghat ).
"In my childhood many a times I along with my family members and relatives had been to Khirbwani in a donga. The trip was for about a week. It was joy which you can't describe. Chatting and singing Kashmiri songs Mingling with the family of dongaman helping him to pull the donga against the current. The present generation can't imagine what a thrill it was One becomes nostalgic to think about it and the eyes become wet. Those were the days".
Gulmarg Kashmir 1960s Mercedes Tour Bus.
This is Tangmarg, near Government cafeteria. On the left there was Mahajan Hotel ( not in picture).
1890 Nishat Garden.
One can observe the stairs directly touching Dal lake waters, there was no road , only approach was through coming by boats.
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