Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state in India and its divine beauty is something that justifies its crowning position in the country. Actually, its beauty seems to have come straight out of a fairyland where extreme purity and bliss rule. With the mighty Himalayas dominating the landscape Kashmir Tour Packages will take you on a serene experience to numerous lakes, streams, and rivers flowing through the state, Kashmir's beauty is better experienced than described.
General Information - The state is divided into three regions - Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh. Each of these regions and its people has its own way of life, tradition, and culture and even the appearance varies from one place to another. The population of this state is predominantly Muslims with Hindus inhabiting mainly the Jammu region and Buddhist being confined to the Ladakh region.
Best Time to Visit - Kashmir Valley is best visited between April to June while Jammu region is best between October to March.
Jammu & Kashmir Tourist Attractions
Jammu & Kashmir Cities
Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir is a spectacular city with loads of beauty. The tall chinar trees that spread throughout this city seem to be hiding it from the evil eyes of the world and retain its purity. The city has so much to offer in terms of attraction that a tourist, on a trip to explore this marvelous place will find that he is falling short of time. It is a city where lakes (like Dal Lake), houseboats, and gardens (like Shalimar Garden) provide an ambiance that is difficult to find anywhere else in the country. Tourists can also shop for exquisite items in this city.
Jammu, the winter capital of the state is more renowned for its temple, so much so that it has been awarded the status of the 'city of temple' (like Raghunath temple). Apart from temples the city also houses some magnificent forts and palaces like Bahu Fort and Amar Mahal Palace. Shopping is also an exciting option in this city.
Leh is located at an altitude of 3505m, however, this by no means indicates that attractions here are in any way inferior to that of other regions of the state. Palaces, monuments, and monasteries are in abundance to keep you entertained throughout your trip.
Jammu & Kashmir Lakes and Gardens
Lakes and Gardens enhance the beauty that blissfully graces the state. The most famous of all lakes is the Dal Lake which is mainly used for tourism. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, this lake exudes a singular beauty. The houseboats on this lake provide the tourists an opportunity to spend some quality time near nature and feel an ecstasy that has long been buried in their hearts.
Kashmir was a hot favorite with the Mughal rulers due to its cool weather and wonderful beauty. They laid out beautiful gardens in this region, which today attract a whole lot of tourists from all over the world. These Gardens include the Chashme Shahi Garden (Royal Spring), Nishat Bagh ( Pleasure Garden), and Shalimar Bagh (The Abode of Love). These Gardens are collectively known as the Mughal Gardens and are a perfect place to witness a range of colors that nature has benevolently weaved into our environment. Tourists can enjoy the aromatic breezes that blow past their faces or simply sit back and treat their visual senses with a beauty that is hard to find in cities.
Jammu & Kashmir Adventure Destinations
The landscape and climate of Jammu and Kashmir are such that it makes it easier for tourists to enjoy adventure sports to the maximum. Every season brings with it opportunities for adventure sports in winter when snow covers the mountains, skiing, tobogganing, and sled-riding become an exciting options while spring and summer send out invitations to tourists to explore its hidden areas.
Gulmarg and Sonmarg are two hill resorts that not only boast of exceptional natural beauty but also provide a base from where tourists can embark on a trekking expedition to some of the most interesting destinations in their vicinity. In Gulmarg, tourists can also enjoy skiing.
The region of Leh-Ladakh offers another exciting destination for adventure sports like trekking, mountaineering, jeep safari, river rafting, and motorbike safari. Trekking and Jeep Safari in Ladakh cover some enchanting areas like the Suru and Zanskar Valley, the Nubra Valley, Tso Moriri Lake, and the Pangong Lake Circuit.
Pahalgam is also an option for all tourists who wish to enjoy adventure sports like skiing, mountaineering, and camping.
Jammu & Kashmir Pilgrimages
Ladakh Monastery Since long, Jammu and Kashmir have been inhabited by people who follow different religions; hence places of worship are also abundant in this place. Jammu is called the 'city of temples' because of the presence of numerous temples. Some of the famous temples of Jammu include Raghunath Mandir, Sudh Mahadev Temple, Shankaracharya Temple, Kheer Bhawani Temple, Ranbireshwar Mandir, Peer Kho, Panjbakhtar Temple, Purmandal and Dudhdari Temple.
The highly revered shrine of Vaishno Devi and Amarnath are also located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Muslim population of the state gives immense respect to the Hazratbal Mosque, Jami Masjid, Pather Masjid, and Shah Hamdan Mosque.
Ladakh has numerous monasteries for its Buddhist population, some of which are the Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery, Phyang Monastery, Alchi Monastery, and Lamayuru Monastery.
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