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Districts[edit source]

Map of the Kashmir division shown in orange See also: List of districts of Jammu and Kashmir Kashmir Division consists of ten districts:

Name of District	Headquarters	Area (km²)	Population 2001 Census	Population 2011 Census Anantnag District	Anantnag	3,984	734,549	1,069,749 Kulgam district	Kulgam		437,885	423,181 Pulwama district	Pulwama	1,398	441,275	570,060 Shopian district	Shopian		211,332	265,960 Budgam district	Budgam	1,371	629,309	755,331 Srinagar district	Srinagar	2,228	990,548	1,250,173 Ganderbal district	Ganderbal		211,899	297,003 Bandipore district	Bandipore		316,436	385,099 Baramulla district	Baramulla	4,588	853,344	1,015,503 Kupwara district	Kupwara	2,379	650,393	875,564 Cities[edit source] Srinagar is its main city and also the summer capital of the state. Other main cities are Baramulla, Handwara, Sopore, Anantnag, Ganderbal etc Pahalgam is a town and a notified area committee in Anantnag district of the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. It is a popular tourist destination and hill station.[1] It is located 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Anantnag on the banks of Lidder River at an altitude of 7,200 feet (2,200 m). Pahalgam is the headquarters of one of the five tehsils of Anantnag district. Pahalgam is associated with the annual Amarnath Yatra. Chandanwari, located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from Pahalgam is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year in the months of July–August.

Contents [hide] 1	Geography 2	Climate 3	Demographics 4	Administration 5	Flora and fauna 6	Places of interest 6.1	Kolhoi Glacier 6.2	Betaab Valley 7	See also 8	References Geography[edit source] Pahalgam is located at 34.01°N 75.19°E.[2] Pahalgam holds a central position in the Lidder Valley. It has an average elevation of 2,740 metres (8,990 ft).

Climate[edit source] Pahalgam has Sub-Tropical Highland climate with long and cold winter with short and mild summer.

[hide]Climate data for Pahalgam Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year Average high °C (°F)	2.0 (35.6)	4.2 (39.6)	12.1 (53.8)	15.5 (59.9)	18.5 (65.3)	19.6 (67.3)	20.1 (68.2)	19.1 (66.4)	16.4 (61.5)	12.5 (54.5)	8.1 (46.6)	3.2 (37.8)	12.61 (54.71) Average low °C (°F)	−4 (25)	−0.2 (31.6)	0.4 (32.7)	5.9 (42.6)	7.8 (46)	9.4 (48.9)	10.1 (50.2)	9.5 (49.1)	8.1 (46.6)	3.8 (38.8)	−1.9 (28.6)	−2.5 (27.5)	3.87 (38.97) Average precipitation mm (inches)	48 (1.89)	68 (2.68)	121 (4.76)	85 (3.35)	68 (2.68)	39 (1.54)	62 (2.44)	76 (2.99)	28 (1.1)	33 (1.3)	28 (1.1)	54 (2.13)	710 (27.96) Source: Meoweather Demographics[edit source] Religion in Anantnag[3] Muslims 80.09% Hindus 17.64% Sikhs 1.38% Christians 0.41% Others 0.48% As of 2011 India census,[4] Pahalgam had a population of 5922. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. The average literacy rate is 35%, lower than the Indian national average of 59.5% with male literacy at 49% and female literacy at 17%. About 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Administration[edit source] Pahalgam is administered by the Pahalgam Development Authority, headed by a Chief Executive Officer who functions as the administrator of local town area committee.

Flora and fauna[edit source]

Lidder River in Pahalgam The area holds a rich cover of vegetation, the dominant forest consisting of conifers which account for over 90%. The principal species are Cedrus deodara, Pinus griffithii, Abies pindrow, Aesculus indica etc. The major shrubs are Indigofera heterantha, Viburnum spp., Sorbaria tomentosa etc. the ground cover is very rich and dicotyledonus herbs dominate: Rumex patientia, Primula spp., anemone spp., etc.

There are many species of rare, endangered and protected species. The main species are hangul, musk deer, serow, brown bear, Leopard, rhesus macaque, grey langur, Himalayan mouse hare, etc. Wild bears still roam much of the area, and local villagers are on constant alert for their presence. Due to the constant threat of illegal border crossings, the Indian army is always patrolling the area and is on constant high alert. As the local population cannot carry firearms, this has saved the bears from being hunted to extinction. With the abundance of fresh trout in the rivers and local farm animals, they have plenty to eat. Monkeys also populate the area. The area houses a good population of pheasants and upland birds apart from other species, both resident and migratory. The common birds are griffon vulture, monal, snow cock, koklas, blue rock pigeon, Kashmir roller, European hoopoe, jungle crow etc.

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Gulmarg Gondola, Cable Car Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state of India locked in Himalayan Mountains. Jammu and Kashmir is home to several Valleys such as the Kashmir Valley, Tawi Valley, Chenab Valley, Punch Valley, Sindh Valley and Lidder Valley. Some major tourist attractions in Jammu and Kashmir are Srinagar, the Mughal Gardens, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Patnitop, Jammu, and Ladakh. Some areas require a special permit for non-Indians to visit.

Contents [hide] 1	Regions 2	Tourist Attractions 3	Overview 4	Language 5	Transportation 5.1	By plane 5.2	By train 5.3	By Bus 5.4	Transportation within 6	Tourist places 6.1	Gulmarg 6.2	Vaishno Devi 6.3	Sonmarg 6.4	Raghunath Temple 6.5	Mubarak Mandi Palace 6.6	Chadar Trek 7	In Kashmir Valley 8	In Jammu 9	In Ladakh 10	Gallery 10.1	Ladakh 10.2	Kashmir 10.3	Jammu 11	See also 12	Outline of Tourism in India 13	References 14	External links Regions[edit source]

The Vaishno Devi shrine attracts millions of Hindu devotees every year, located in Jammu region. Jammu — Jammu is the winter capital of state and it is famous for its temples, particularly The Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra which is visited by over 1 crore (10 million) pilgrims every year,[1] making Jammu the most visited part of Jammu and Kashmir State.

Shikaras on Dal Lake in Kashmir region. Kashmir Valley — is famous for it's, beautiful gardens, vast lakes, and pristine streams and landscapes. Kashmir Valley consists of many ancient temples and shrines which makes it an important site for Hindus and Buddhists.

The 9 Stupas at Thiksey Monastery, Ladakh is famous for its Indo-Tibetan culture. Ladakh — consists rivers like Indus river. The peaks in the Ladakh Range are at a medium altitude close to the Zoji-la (5,000–5,500 m or 16,000–18,050 ft) and increase toward the southeast, culminating in the twin summits of Nun-Kun (7000 m or 23,000 ft). Tourist Attractions[edit source] Jammu — the winter capital Srinagar — the summer capital of the state, set around famous Dal Lake, with its floating houseboats Gulmarg — Skiing and the India' highest gondola Katra— in the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains and home of the holy Mata Vaishno Devi shrine Leh — the jumping off point for treks and adventures around Ladakh Pahalgam — a calm and serene place offering multiple trekking routes. Starting point of Amarnath Yatra Patnitop — a small hill station in Jammu Udhampur covered with snowy mountains is tourist attraction for many Overview[edit source] Before militancy intensified in 1989, tourism formed an important part of the Kashmiri economy and Kashmir was the favorite destination for Bollywood. Kashmir had 19 cinema halls which were closed due to rising Islamic Terrorism.[2][3]The tourism economy in the Kashmir valley was worst hit. However, the holy shrines of Jammu and the Buddhist monasteries of Ladakh continue to remain popular pilgrimage and tourism destinations. Every year, thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit holy shrines of Vaishno Devi and Amarnath which has had significant impact on the state's economy.[4]

Tourism in the Kashmir valley has rebounded in recent years and in 2009, the state became one of the top tourist destinations of India.[5] Gulmarg, one of the most popular ski resort destinations in India, is also home to the world's highest green golf course.[6] The decrease in violence in the state has boosted the states economy specifically tourism.[7] It was reported that 7.36 lakh tourists visited Kashmir in 2010 including 23,000 foreigners. In 2011, the number of tourist arrivals in Kashmir touched the mark of 10 lakh.[8][9]

Language[edit source] The state's official language is Urdu. However, the main languages spoken are Kashmiri in the Kashmir Valley, Ladakhi in Ladakh and Dogri in Jammu. Most people can speak Hindi as a second language.

As elsewhere in India, English is fairly widely spoken among the educated classes and those involved in the tourist industry.

Transportation[edit source] By plane[edit source]

Srinagar International Airport Flights operate to Jammu, Leh and Srinagar. Air India, Jet Airways, Air Asia, GoAir, Indigo Airlines and SpiceJet are some of the flights operating in the state.

By train[edit source]

Banihal Railway station. The last stop on the railway line north is Udhampur, where you can catch onward buses and hire SUVs/MUVs (Tata Sumo / Toyota Innova/ Mahindra Scorpio). However it is better to get down in Jammu and catch a taxi from there as these are more readily available.

The Jammu–Baramulla line is a railway line being built in India to connect the state of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country. The Project officially coded USBRL (Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla Railway Link) starts from the city of Udhampur, 55 kilometres (34 mi) north of Jammu, and travels for 290 kilometres (180 mi) to the city of Baramulla on the northwestern edge of the Kashmir Valley. The route crosses major earthquake zones, and is subjected to extreme temperatures of cold and heat, as well as inhospitable terrain, making it an extremely challenging engineering project.

By Bus[edit source] There are two ways to get in by land - via Jammu and up to Srinagar or via Manali in Himachal Pradesh and up to Leh.

Khardungla 18380ft. Transportation within[edit source]

Sanji Chhat helipad vaishno devi Buses are operated by J&K SRTC to most points around the state. They offer package tour to Gulmarg, Shonmarg, Yusmarg, Wular lake, City tour, etc. There is Tourist information center, where one get the tickets plus info. 4 wheel drive jeeps are quicker, a little more expensive and reach more locations. Private hire jeeps are also available. Tourist places[edit source] Gulmarg[edit source] Gulmarg is well known for its amazing natural beauty and it is counted as one of unique tourist destinations in the world. Gulmarg is surrounded by dense forest. This place is famous for its golf hikes and beautiful highland golf course. The natural beauty accompanied with clean fresh air and a beautiful environment highlights Gulmarg as a major tourist destination.

Vaishno Devi[edit source] The town of Katra, which is close to Jammu, contains the Vaishno Devi shrine. Nestling on top of the Trikuta Hills at a height of 1700 m is the sacred cave shrine of Vaishno Devi, the mother goddess. At a distance of 48 km from Jammu, the cave is 30 metres long and just 1.5 metres high. At the end of the cave are shrines dedicated to the three forms of the mother goddess — Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasarasvati, which is manifested as Vaishno Devi. Pilgrims start trekking to the cave temple, which is 13 km from Katra, enter in small groups through a narrow opening and walk through ice-cold waters to reach the shrines. [10]

Sonmarg[edit source]

Sonmarg Valley The way to reach Sonmarg or the Meadow of the gold is from the Sindh Valley. This valley also shows more amazing facet in Kashmir. Sonmarg is located at an altitude of around 2730 meters from the sea level; it has snow-covered mountains as its backdrop against the sky.

Raghunath Temple[edit source] Raghunath Temple is dedicated to the Hindu Lord Shri Rama. All the inner walls of this temple are covered with gold, on three sides. Galleries of this temples are covered with ‘ Saligrams’. The other surrounding temples are related to other gods from the Ramayana. This temple is located in the centre or we can say in the heart of Jammu.

Mubarak Mandi Palace[edit source] Mubarak Palace was built with the touch of three different styles, Rajasthani, Mughal and Gothic. Most famous part of this Palace is the Sheesh Mahal segment. There is a Dogra Art Museum, which is a treasure house of miniature paintings from various hill schools.

Chadar Trek[edit source] Zanskar is located at a very high altitude in Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the best trekking destinations around the world. In Winter, Zanskar river freezes up, and gets converted into an amazing adventures trek called Chadar-The Frozen River Trek.

Khilanmarg is another beautiful scenic beauty and a favourite tourist destination. the famous Liddar Valley is prominent feature.

The traditional name for the Zanskar Trek is Chadar Trek as the river becomes a snow sheet during winters due to heavy snowfall. It boasts of some of the lowest temperatures making it a challenging trek for the adventurers. The most isolated and inaccessible for nearly eight months in a year due to heavy snowfall resulting in closure of all the access passes; Zanskar has the distinction of being the least interfered with microcosms of Ladakh, and thus one of the last few surviving cultural satellites of Tibet. This geographical isolation together with the esoteric nature of Buddhism practiced here has enabled its ten thousand inhabitants to preserve and perpetuate their cultural identity.

Other lesser known Tourist Destinations are Achabal, Kokernag, Verinag and Gurez.

In Kashmir Valley[edit source]

Skiing is popular in Gulmarg, showing cable car in a snow clad mountain.

Shikara In A Row Vernag Spring and Mughal Garden- A fresh water spring and a Mughal garden next to it, spring is chief source of Jhelum River. Amarnath temple - pilgrimage site for Hindu devotees of Shiva. Srinagar - Summer Capital of Jammu and Kashmir, a popular hill station Dal lake - famous lake in Srinagar, with house boats called shikharas. Manasbal Lake Shalimar Gardens—Mughal Garden Nishant Gardens-Mughal Garden Chashme Shahi- Mughal Garden Badamwari Garden Pari Mahal- old monument of Pari Mahal, one can have full view of Dal Lake. Shankaracharya Temple- Ancient Temple of Lord Shiva Hari Parbat- Ancient Temple of Goddess Sharika Bhagwati and an old fort on this hill. Kheer Bhawani Temple Martand Sun Temple - a Kashmiri Hindu temple dedicated to Surya (the chief solar deity in Hinduism) and built during the 8th century CE. Martand is another Sanskrit name for the Hindu Sun-god. Now in ruins, the temple is located five miles from Anantnag. Gulmarg - Popular hill station and skiing destination. Pahalgam - Hill station Betaab Valley- A lush green valley 06 km from Pahalgam where the movie Betaab was shot. Sonmarg - Hill station Yusmarg - Hill station Aru - scenic valley Eco-tourism places:Gurez, Dudhpathri, Bangus valley. In Jammu[edit source]

Paragliding in Sanasar

The Vaishno Devi shrine Vaishno Devi - famous Hindu shrine. Patnitop - Hill station Bhaderwah - Hill station Poonch Sanasar Eco-tourism places: Mantalai and Shivkhori Punj old fort Shahdra Sharif shrine Bhimgarh Fort Ramnagar Fort in Udhampur District Mansar Lake -Mansar lake, with its length more than a mile and width half-a-mile, is a very attractive lake in the midst of lusting greeneries surrounded by forest-covered hills. It is considered as a very holy site known from mythological periods sharing the sanctity and legacy of Mansa Sarovar. It is a very popular base of tourists. A temple for a snake god, Sheshnag, is located on the banks of the lake. It is believed that it is auspicious for newlywed couples to seek blessings of Sheshnag by performing three parikramas around the lake. The holy dip in the Mansar Lake is assumed to be purifying the sins.

A temple of Durga and two other ancient temples Narasimha and Parvathi Shiva (Umapati Mahadev) are located in the close proximity of the Mansar Lake. Mansar Lake is an ideal spot for boating, amidst the lusting greeneries of Jammu. There is a wildlife sanctuary nearby.

In Ladakh[edit source]

Tso Moriri in Ladakh Main article: Tourism in Ladakh Leh - One of the two districts of Ladakh, famous monasteries. Nubra Valley - the scenic valley with towns of Deskit and Hundar. Lake Moriri - one of the largest and high altitude lakes. Pangong Lake - Lake divided between India and China Zanskar - scenic trekking areas. Suru Valley - Origin of various glaciers, Nun and Kun Peaks Drass - World's Second Coldest Inhabited Place, site of the 1999 Kargil war. Must visit Dras War Memorial Gallery[edit source] Ladakh[edit source] Ladakh panorama.jpg

The Indus valley near Leh

Leh, Ladakh Kashmir[edit source]

Panoramic view of Dal Lake, Srinagar city and Kashmir valley

View of valley near Pahalgam town

Nanga Parbat in Kashmir, the ninth-highest mountain on Earth, is the western anchor of the Himalayas

Verinag Garden in Autumn Jammu[edit source]

Patnitop

Patnitop, Jammu

Sanasar, Jammu

View of Trikuta Hills in Jammu See also[edit source] flag	India portal icon	Society portal icon	Culture portal Tourism in North East India Jammu and Kashmir Srinagar Outline of Tourism in India[edit source] List of World Heritage Sites in India List of national parks of India List of lakes of India List of waterfalls in India List of State Protected Monuments in India List of beaches in India Incredible India List of Geographical Indications in India Medical tourism in India List of botanical gardens in India List of hill stations in India List of gates in India List of zoos in India List of protected areas of India List of aquaria in India List of forts in India List of forests in India Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India Hindu pilgrimage sites in India List of rock-cut temples in India Wildlife sanctuaries of India List of rivers of India List of mountains in India List of ecoregions in India Coral reefs in India List of stadiums in India References[edit source] Jump up ^ "Vaishno Devi pilgrimage close to 5 million". dailyexcelsior.com. Jump up ^ "Kashmir begins to attract Bollywood again, but cinemas still shut due to militancy fears". Jump up ^ "Kashmir has lost its cinema halls but not its love for the movies". Jump up ^ "Amarnath Board to study yatra impact on Kashmir economy". Online edition of The Hindu. Chennai, India. 13 September 2007. Retrieved 6 June 2009. Jump up ^ "Foreign tourists flock Kashmir". Online edition of The Hindu. Chennai, India. 18 March 2009. Retrieved 18 March 2009. Jump up ^ Cris Prystay (26 October 2007). "Fairway to Heaven". WSJ. Jump up ^ "Tourists arrival gives boost to J-K economy". Sify. Jump up ^ NDTV News report. youtube.com. Jump up ^ NDTV Correspondent (29 May 2011). "Welcome to Jammu and Kashmir's new tourist hot-spot". NDTV.com. Jump up ^ "Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine". maavaishnodevi.org. External links[edit source] Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Jammu and Kashmir. Official website of the Jammu and Kashmir tourism Official website of J&K Tourism Development Corporation Official website of J&K State Road Transport Corporation [show] v t e Jammu and Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir topics [show] v t e India Tourism in India This article incorporates material from the Wikivoyage article "Jammu and Kashmir", which is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License but not under the GFDL.

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Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Gulmarg Gondola, Cable Car Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state of India locked in Himalayan Mountains. Jammu and Kashmir is home to several Valleys such as the Kashmir Valley, Tawi Valley, Chenab Valley, Punch Valley, Sindh Valley and Lidder Valley. Some major tourist attractions in Jammu and Kashmir are Srinagar, the Mughal Gardens, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Patnitop, Jammu, and Ladakh. Some areas require a special permit for non-Indians to visit.

Contents [hide] 1	Regions 2	Tourist Attractions 3	Overview 4	Language 5	Transportation 5.1	By plane 5.2	By train 5.3	By Bus 5.4	Transportation within 6	Tourist places 6.1	Gulmarg 6.2	Vaishno Devi 6.3	Sonmarg 6.4	Raghunath Temple 6.5	Mubarak Mandi Palace 6.6	Chadar Trek 7	In Kashmir Valley 8	In Jammu 9	In Ladakh 10	Gallery 10.1	Ladakh 10.2	Kashmir 10.3	Jammu 11	See also 12	Outline of Tourism in India 13	References 14	External links Regions[edit source]

The Vaishno Devi shrine attracts millions of Hindu devotees every year, located in Jammu region. Jammu — Jammu is the winter capital of state and it is famous for its temples, particularly The Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra which is visited by over 1 crore (10 million) pilgrims every year,[1] making Jammu the most visited part of Jammu and Kashmir State.

Shikaras on Dal Lake in Kashmir region. Kashmir Valley — is famous for it's, beautiful gardens, vast lakes, and pristine streams and landscapes. Kashmir Valley consists of many ancient temples and shrines which makes it an important site for Hindus and Buddhists.

The 9 Stupas at Thiksey Monastery, Ladakh is famous for its Indo-Tibetan culture. Ladakh — consists rivers like Indus river. The peaks in the Ladakh Range are at a medium altitude close to the Zoji-la (5,000–5,500 m or 16,000–18,050 ft) and increase toward the southeast, culminating in the twin summits of Nun-Kun (7000 m or 23,000 ft). Tourist Attractions[edit source] Jammu — the winter capital Srinagar — the summer capital of the state, set around famous Dal Lake, with its floating houseboats Gulmarg — Skiing and the India' highest gondola Katra— in the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains and home of the holy Mata Vaishno Devi shrine Leh — the jumping off point for treks and adventures around Ladakh Pahalgam — a calm and serene place offering multiple trekking routes. Starting point of Amarnath Yatra Patnitop — a small hill station in Jammu Udhampur covered with snowy mountains is tourist attraction for many Overview[edit source] Before militancy intensified in 1989, tourism formed an important part of the Kashmiri economy and Kashmir was the favorite destination for Bollywood. Kashmir had 19 cinema halls which were closed due to rising Islamic Terrorism.[2][3]The tourism economy in the Kashmir valley was worst hit. However, the holy shrines of Jammu and the Buddhist monasteries of Ladakh continue to remain popular pilgrimage and tourism destinations. Every year, thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit holy shrines of Vaishno Devi and Amarnath which has had significant impact on the state's economy.[4]

Tourism in the Kashmir valley has rebounded in recent years and in 2009, the state became one of the top tourist destinations of India.[5] Gulmarg, one of the most popular ski resort destinations in India, is also home to the world's highest green golf course.[6] The decrease in violence in the state has boosted the states economy specifically tourism.[7] It was reported that 7.36 lakh tourists visited Kashmir in 2010 including 23,000 foreigners. In 2011, the number of tourist arrivals in Kashmir touched the mark of 10 lakh.[8][9]

Language[edit source] The state's official language is Urdu. However, the main languages spoken are Kashmiri in the Kashmir Valley, Ladakhi in Ladakh and Dogri in Jammu. Most people can speak Hindi as a second language.

As elsewhere in India, English is fairly widely spoken among the educated classes and those involved in the tourist industry.

Transportation[edit source] By plane[edit source]

Srinagar International Airport Flights operate to Jammu, Leh and Srinagar. Air India, Jet Airways, Air Asia, GoAir, Indigo Airlines and SpiceJet are some of the flights operating in the state.

By train[edit source]

Banihal Railway station. The last stop on the railway line north is Udhampur, where you can catch onward buses and hire SUVs/MUVs (Tata Sumo / Toyota Innova/ Mahindra Scorpio). However it is better to get down in Jammu and catch a taxi from there as these are more readily available.

The Jammu–Baramulla line is a railway line being built in India to connect the state of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country. The Project officially coded USBRL (Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla Railway Link) starts from the city of Udhampur, 55 kilometres (34 mi) north of Jammu, and travels for 290 kilometres (180 mi) to the city of Baramulla on the northwestern edge of the Kashmir Valley. The route crosses major earthquake zones, and is subjected to extreme temperatures of cold and heat, as well as inhospitable terrain, making it an extremely challenging engineering project.

By Bus[edit source] There are two ways to get in by land - via Jammu and up to Srinagar or via Manali in Himachal Pradesh and up to Leh.

Khardungla 18380ft. Transportation within[edit source]

Sanji Chhat helipad vaishno devi Buses are operated by J&K SRTC to most points around the state. They offer package tour to Gulmarg, Shonmarg, Yusmarg, Wular lake, City tour, etc. There is Tourist information center, where one get the tickets plus info. 4 wheel drive jeeps are quicker, a little more expensive and reach more locations. Private hire jeeps are also available. Tourist places[edit source] Gulmarg[edit source] Gulmarg is well known for its amazing natural beauty and it is counted as one of unique tourist destinations in the world. Gulmarg is surrounded by dense forest. This place is famous for its golf hikes and beautiful highland golf course. The natural beauty accompanied with clean fresh air and a beautiful environment highlights Gulmarg as a major tourist destination.

Vaishno Devi[edit source] The town of Katra, which is close to Jammu, contains the Vaishno Devi shrine. Nestling on top of the Trikuta Hills at a height of 1700 m is the sacred cave shrine of Vaishno Devi, the mother goddess. At a distance of 48 km from Jammu, the cave is 30 metres long and just 1.5 metres high. At the end of the cave are shrines dedicated to the three forms of the mother goddess — Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasarasvati, which is manifested as Vaishno Devi. Pilgrims start trekking to the cave temple, which is 13 km from Katra, enter in small groups through a narrow opening and walk through ice-cold waters to reach the shrines. [10]

Sonmarg[edit source]

Sonmarg Valley The way to reach Sonmarg or the Meadow of the gold is from the Sindh Valley. This valley also shows more amazing facet in Kashmir. Sonmarg is located at an altitude of around 2730 meters from the sea level; it has snow-covered mountains as its backdrop against the sky.

Raghunath Temple[edit source] Raghunath Temple is dedicated to the Hindu Lord Shri Rama. All the inner walls of this temple are covered with gold, on three sides. Galleries of this temples are covered with ‘ Saligrams’. The other surrounding temples are related to other gods from the Ramayana. This temple is located in the centre or we can say in the heart of Jammu.

Mubarak Mandi Palace[edit source] Mubarak Palace was built with the touch of three different styles, Rajasthani, Mughal and Gothic. Most famous part of this Palace is the Sheesh Mahal segment. There is a Dogra Art Museum, which is a treasure house of miniature paintings from various hill schools.

Chadar Trek[edit source] Zanskar is located at a very high altitude in Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the best trekking destinations around the world. In Winter, Zanskar river freezes up, and gets converted into an amazing adventures trek called Chadar-The Frozen River Trek.

Khilanmarg is another beautiful scenic beauty and a favourite tourist destination. the famous Liddar Valley is prominent feature.

The traditional name for the Zanskar Trek is Chadar Trek as the river becomes a snow sheet during winters due to heavy snowfall. It boasts of some of the lowest temperatures making it a challenging trek for the adventurers. The most isolated and inaccessible for nearly eight months in a year due to heavy snowfall resulting in closure of all the access passes; Zanskar has the distinction of being the least interfered with microcosms of Ladakh, and thus one of the last few surviving cultural satellites of Tibet. This geographical isolation together with the esoteric nature of Buddhism practiced here has enabled its ten thousand inhabitants to preserve and perpetuate their cultural identity.

Other lesser known Tourist Destinations are Achabal, Kokernag, Verinag and Gurez.

In Kashmir Valley[edit source]

Skiing is popular in Gulmarg, showing cable car in a snow clad mountain.

Shikara In A Row Vernag Spring and Mughal Garden- A fresh water spring and a Mughal garden next to it, spring is chief source of Jhelum River. Amarnath temple - pilgrimage site for Hindu devotees of Shiva. Srinagar - Summer Capital of Jammu and Kashmir, a popular hill station Dal lake - famous lake in Srinagar, with house boats called shikharas. Manasbal Lake Shalimar Gardens—Mughal Garden Nishant Gardens-Mughal Garden Chashme Shahi- Mughal Garden Badamwari Garden Pari Mahal- old monument of Pari Mahal, one can have full view of Dal Lake. Shankaracharya Temple- Ancient Temple of Lord Shiva Hari Parbat- Ancient Temple of Goddess Sharika Bhagwati and an old fort on this hill. Kheer Bhawani Temple Martand Sun Temple - a Kashmiri Hindu temple dedicated to Surya (the chief solar deity in Hinduism) and built during the 8th century CE. Martand is another Sanskrit name for the Hindu Sun-god. Now in ruins, the temple is located five miles from Anantnag. Gulmarg - Popular hill station and skiing destination. Pahalgam - Hill station Betaab Valley- A lush green valley 06 km from Pahalgam where the movie Betaab was shot. Sonmarg - Hill station Yusmarg - Hill station Aru - scenic valley Eco-tourism places:Gurez, Dudhpathri, Bangus valley. In Jammu[edit source]

Paragliding in Sanasar

The Vaishno Devi shrine Vaishno Devi - famous Hindu shrine. Patnitop - Hill station Bhaderwah - Hill station Poonch Sanasar Eco-tourism places: Mantalai and Shivkhori Punj old fort Shahdra Sharif shrine Bhimgarh Fort Ramnagar Fort in Udhampur District Mansar Lake -Mansar lake, with its length more than a mile and width half-a-mile, is a very attractive lake in the midst of lusting greeneries surrounded by forest-covered hills. It is considered as a very holy site known from mythological periods sharing the sanctity and legacy of Mansa Sarovar. It is a very popular base of tourists. A temple for a snake god, Sheshnag, is located on the banks of the lake. It is believed that it is auspicious for newlywed couples to seek blessings of Sheshnag by performing three parikramas around the lake. The holy dip in the Mansar Lake is assumed to be purifying the sins.

A temple of Durga and two other ancient temples Narasimha and Parvathi Shiva (Umapati Mahadev) are located in the close proximity of the Mansar Lake. Mansar Lake is an ideal spot for boating, amidst the lusting greeneries of Jammu. There is a wildlife sanctuary nearby.

In Ladakh[edit source]

Tso Moriri in Ladakh Main article: Tourism in Ladakh Leh - One of the two districts of Ladakh, famous monasteries. Nubra Valley - the scenic valley with towns of Deskit and Hundar. Lake Moriri - one of the largest and high altitude lakes. Pangong Lake - Lake divided between India and China Zanskar - scenic trekking areas. Suru Valley - Origin of various glaciers, Nun and Kun Peaks Drass - World's Second Coldest Inhabited Place, site of the 1999 Kargil war. Must visit Dras War Memorial Gallery[edit source] Ladakh[edit source] Ladakh panorama.jpg

The Indus valley near Leh

Leh, Ladakh Kashmir[edit source]

Panoramic view of Dal Lake, Srinagar city and Kashmir valley

View of valley near Pahalgam town

Nanga Parbat in Kashmir, the ninth-highest mountain on Earth, is the western anchor of the Himalayas

Verinag Garden in Autumn Jammu[edit source]

Patnitop

Patnitop, Jammu

Sanasar, Jammu

View of Trikuta Hills in Jammu See also[edit source] flag	India portal icon	Society portal icon	Culture portal Tourism in North East India Jammu and Kashmir Srinagar Outline of Tourism in India[edit source] List of World Heritage Sites in India List of national parks of India List of lakes of India List of waterfalls in India List of State Protected Monuments in India List of beaches in India Incredible India List of Geographical Indications in India Medical tourism in India List of botanical gardens in India List of hill stations in India List of gates in India List of zoos in India List of protected areas of India List of aquaria in India List of forts in India List of forests in India Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India Hindu pilgrimage sites in India List of rock-cut temples in India Wildlife sanctuaries of India List of rivers of India List of mountains in India List of ecoregions in India Coral reefs in India List of stadiums in India References[edit source] Jump up ^ "Vaishno Devi pilgrimage close to 5 million". dailyexcelsior.com. Jump up ^ "Kashmir begins to attract Bollywood again, but cinemas still shut due to militancy fears". Jump up ^ "Kashmir has lost its cinema halls but not its love for the movies". Jump up ^ "Amarnath Board to study yatra impact on Kashmir economy". Online edition of The Hindu. Chennai, India. 13 September 2007. Retrieved 6 June 2009. Jump up ^ "Foreign tourists flock Kashmir". Online edition of The Hindu. Chennai, India. 18 March 2009. Retrieved 18 March 2009. Jump up ^ Cris Prystay (26 October 2007). "Fairway to Heaven". WSJ. Jump up ^ "Tourists arrival gives boost to J-K economy". Sify. Jump up ^ NDTV News report. youtube.com. Jump up ^ NDTV Correspondent (29 May 2011). "Welcome to Jammu and Kashmir's new tourist hot-spot". NDTV.com. Jump up ^ "Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine". maavaishnodevi.org. External links[edit source] Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Jammu and Kashmir. Official website of the Jammu and Kashmir tourism Official website of J&K Tourism Development Corporation Official website of J&K State Road Transport Corporation [show] v t e Jammu and Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir topics [show] v t e India Tourism in India This article incorporates material from the Wikivoyage article "Jammu and Kashmir", which is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License but not under the GFDL.

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