Watch in pics: India's paradise: Kashmir, then and now

Srinagar:The paradise on earth Kashmir, has been lavishly endowed with certain distinctive features that are paralleled by few alpine regions in the world. The land of snow clad mountains and extravagant natural beauty have allured tourists from all over the world. Ever since partition, Kashmir has been a disputed land and vulnerable to militant attacks. These have been successful in tarnishing the beauty of the serene place. Let's have a look at the past and the present Kashmir valley:Kashmir ThenSrinagar: The Fourth bridge, Hari Parbat, and in the distance Kotwal and Haramuk.Dal Lake at Gagribal.Maharaja passing the C.M.S. School on his state entry into Srinagar. Pandit Oarsmen. Holton Cottage. St. Luke's Chruch (built in around 1896 ) and the C.M.S hospital. Kashmir Now Uri: A mass grave of militants exists near Uri, a small town close to the Line of Control, a cease-fire line between Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Indian-administered Kashmir. Three wars have been fought over Kashmir since 1947. After the latest, in 1989, the Indian military was stationed in Kashmir and never left. Attack near Iqbal Park Attack in North Kashmir which killed 8 jawans .