Here are some captures in auto focus mode from a novice photographer (me).
You are no more a novice photographer, in fact, the photographic content is your USP.
It's really nice to see you touring in Kashmir, but don't u think you should have had planned it for May particularly when Bhubaneshwar weather gets too much humid and sticky so much so that one will get desperate to make a brief diversion?
Anyway, I hope your kids enjoyed it the most more than you.
Thank you.
Actually Mid April is the best time, because of the Tulip festival. And around this time, you enjoy both - a bit of greenery and snow. Then the other better time would be May / June or December / Jan. You would see full greenery around May / June as its their summer which is also pleasant. And then if you love snowfall, then December / Jan is best time. Even skating teams are now making it there around December / Jan as its snow everywhere.