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- 2. TOURISM IN KASHMIR • Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state of India • JAMMU IS WINTER CAPITAL CITY AND SRINAGAR IS SUMMER CAPITAL CITY FOR JAMMU AND KASHMIR • In Jammu and Kashmir the most important tourist places are Kashmir, Srinagar, the Mughal Gardens, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Jammu, and LADAKH
- 3. PLACES TO VISIT 1. LAKES i) DAL LAKE : The second largest lake in Kashmir, Dal Lake, is one of the leading attractions in Kashmir. The view of the lake is stunning with mountains on its three sides and lush greenery on its banks. Houseboats not only give you an excellent opportunity to travel the length and breadth of the lake but they also provide you unique experience that will remain fresh in your memory
- 4. ii) GANGBAL LAKE : Also known as Gangabal Lake, it is one of the high altitude lakes in Kashmir. The lake is considered to be the original source of Ganga. Gangbal trek is considered the most important and sacred pilgrimage and this place are referred to as ‘Haridwar of Kashmir’.
- 5. iii) GULMARG • Location: 56-km South West Of Srinagar, Kashmir Region, J&K Main Attractions: Alpather Lake, Golf Courses & Skiing Altitude: 2,730m Best Time To Visit: In Summer - May To September In Winter - November To February •
- 7. i). MUGHAL GARDEN Mughal Gardens is a magnificent display of the Mughal architecture. Three gardens that combine to form the Mughal Gardens include Nishat Bagh, Chashma Shahi and Shalimar Gardens. Nishat Bagh was laid out in 1634 AD. It is situated on the banks of Dal Lake. The garden has twelve terraces and the lowest terrace connects to Dal Lake. Shalimar Bagh garden is considered to belong to 6th century AD but it vanished later.
- 8. ii). INDIRA GANDHI TULIP GARDEN Lying on Zabarwan Mountains foothills, the garden is a delight to your senses. Considered Asia’s biggest tulip garden, it receives footprints in great numbers from various parts of the world.. There are over 70 different varieties of tulips in the 30-acre garden, which is home to over one million tulips.
- 9. 3. PARI MAHAL Constructed by Shah Jahan’s son Dara Shikoh in the year 1650, Pari Mahal is a beautiful work of architecture. It was named after Dara Shukoh’s wife Nadira Begum, who was also called as Pari Begum. Situated at the top of Mountain Zabarwan, the six- terraced garden overlooks Srinagar.
- 11. i) DRASS VALLEY Drass Valley ranks second in the list of coldest inhabited places of the world, the first being Oymyakon in Siberia. However, the position now seems to have changed contrary to the existing list as global warming has pushed back Siberia to the second place and ranks Drass Valley at the top. It is situated at an altitude of 3230 m. Being a tight valley with cold winds blowing constantly, Drass is colder than many high altitude places on earth.
- 12. ii). BETAB VALLEY you will be awe-inspired by the beauty of the valley, which surpasses all your expectations. The snow-clad mountains providing a perfect backdrop, the River Lidder flowing through the valley, the magnificent trees all around and flower bed on one side, you just cannot ask for more.
- 13. iii). BALTAL VALLEY Baltal Valley is one of the beautiful valleys in Kashmir. Located on the banks of River Sindh, the valley offers breathtaking views. It is located at an altitude of 2743 meter above sea level. It is a famous camping place as pilgrim tents are seen all along the picturesque valley to facilitate the stay of tourists to Amarnath.
- 14. 5. NATIONAL PARK Situated 22 km away from Srinagar, Dachigam National Park covers an area of over 141 sq km the variation in the altitudes of this national park challenges the adventurer in you as it ranges from 5500 ft to 14000 ft. The name Dachigam refers to ‘Ten Villages’ and it was declared a national park in the year 1981.
- 15. 6. J & K PILGRIMS VAISHNO DEVI AMARNATH Vaishno Devi Mandir (Hindi: वैष्णोदेवी मन्ददर) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu Goddess, located in Katra at the Trikuta Mountains within the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The Temple or Bhawan is 13.5 km from Katra and various modes of transportation are available from katra to Bhawan, including Ponies, Electric vehicles and paalkhis operated by 2 or 4 persons. Helicopter services are also available up to Sanjichhat, which is 9.5 km from Katra.[1] Amarnath cave is a Hindu shrine located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The cave is situated at an altitude of 3,888 m, about 141 km from Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir and reached through Pahalgam which is starting point for amarnath yatra and Pahalgam is also very beautiful town for scenic beauty
- 16. 7.LEH & LADAKH LADAKH IS A DISTRICT IN THE STATE OF J & K LEH IS THE CAPITAL CITY THIS REGION IS FAMOUS FOR VARIOUS SPORTS ACTIVITIES LIKE TREKKING , MOUNTAINEERING, ARCHERY , POLO, WHITE WATER SAFARI AND ROAD MOTORBIKE SAFARI
- 17. PLACES TO VISIT IN LEH & LADAKH
- 18. FEW REFERENCE LINKS FOR MORE DETAILS • http://traveltriangle.com/blog/places-to-visit-in-kashmir/ • https://www.tourmyindia.com/blog/top-25-places-to-visit-in-jammu-kashmir/ • https://www.tripadvisor.in/Attractions-g297622-Activities- Kashmir_Jammu_and_Kashmir.html • http://jktourism.org/things-to-do/holiday-types/summer-excursions.html
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