Come and enjoy the Jammu and Kashmir tourism to explore in most famous holiday tourism destination of India. The enchanting view of nature, beautiful hill stations, Historic monuments, Lakes, Temples, Buddhist monasteries, culture and traditions, handicrafts, flora and faunas make it famous tourist attraction places of India.
Tourism Places in Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir, India's northern most state is one of foremost tourism destinations of India. The Kashmir Valley of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) is considered as the 'true paradise on earth' and attracts hundred of thousands of tourist every year. Jammu and Kashmir holds several temples including Vaisno Devi Temple in Katra and Amarnath caves in Amarnath Mountain where millions of devotees reach every year. J&K is divided into three regions ? Jammu, Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. Tourism in Ladakh Jammu Kashmir, the favorite Buddhist Pilgrimage as well as tourist destination of India.
Jammu & Kashmir is full of pristine natural beauty. Its majestic hills, marvelous valleys, green vegetation, crystalline lakes, awesome snow capped mountains, fascinating hill stations, adventurous passes, rich heritage and culture and terrific handicraft works attract myriad tourists every year. The Dal lake and Wular lake, the Mughal Garden, Nishat Garden and Shalimar Garden, house boats and Shikaras, the farms of saffron and the orchards of Apples, the yak and Pashmina shawls are some of the most recognized and unique symbols of Jammu and Kashmir. This state is also amongst top most pilgrimage destination for Hindus, Muslims and Buddhists.ADS_TO_REPLACE_1
Jammu & Kashmir has some incredible tourist destinations like:
Jammu Tourism Places
The Jammu region is one of the three administrative regions of J&K. The Jammu city is the largest city of Jammu regions and is studded with temples and shrines. That's why it is called the 'City of Temples'. Jammu has Hindu?s one of the most prominent pilgrimage sites 'Mata Vaishno Devi Temple', where millions of devotees come for worshipping. The other major temples and shrines in Jammu region are Purmandal, Ranbireshwar Temple, Raghunath Temple, Gadhadharji Temple, Panchbakhter Temple, Peer Kho cave, Shivkhori, Panchbakhtar temple, Nagbani, Shahdra Sharief, Peer Baba Shrine, Shrine of Peer Mitha, St. Marry's Garrison Church, Jami Masjid, Gurudwara Singh Sabha and Sundar Singh Gurudwara etc. The major tourist destinations of Jammu are ? Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary, Manasar lake, Bahu Fort, Amar Mahal Palace. Mubarak Mandi Palace etc. Other major tourist attractions in Jammu are Akhnoor, Jajjar Kotli, Krimchi, Purmandal, Patnitop-Sanasar Circuit, Sudh Mahadev etc..ADS_TO_REPLACE_2
Kashmir Valley Tour
The Kashmir Valley nestles between inner Himalayas and Pir Panjal range and one of the three administrative regions of J&K. The Kashmir region holds several picturesque landscapes, crystal clear watery lakes and springs, gushing rivers, eye soothing greenery packed with various flora and fauna, the rich heritage culture and unique tradition make this region most worth visiting site. Srinagar, falls in the Kashmir Valley is one of the most beautiful cities of India while the Kashmir Valley is called the earth?s paradise. The famous and one of the most significant pilgrimages of Hindus ?Amarnath? falls in the Kashmir Valley. This holy cave attracts millions of Hindu pilgrims every year. The other major attractions in Kahsmir Valley are Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Aru, Dah and Hanu, Kishwar, Patnitop, Sonmarg etc. The Wular lake is the largest lake in Kashmir Valley.
Ladakh Tourism IndiaADS_TO_REPLACE_3
The Ladakh region falls on the higher altitude of Himalayas and Buddhists dominating region. Ladakh is the third administrative region of J&K. Ladakh region is divided into two districts Leh and Kargil. Ladakh is the place of several Buddhist monasteries and pagodas. Suru Valley, Leh, Kargil, Sarchu, Keylong, Tso morari Lake, Pangong Lake, Nubra Valley, Khardung Pass, Lamayuru, Alchi, Stok Khangri, Drass Valley, Rangdum, Padum, Nun-kun and Zanskar are the major tourist places of Ladakh. The major monasteries in Ladakh are Hemis Monastery, Namgyal Tsemo Monastery, Sankar Monastery, Shanti Stupa, Likir Monastery, Thiksey Monastery, Spituk Monastry. Gurudwara Patthar Sahib is a sacred place for Sikhs in Ladakh.
Srinagar Tourism Kashmir
Sriagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir is the one of the hottest destinations in India. Thriving on both sides of River Jhelum, Srinagar is packed with some wonderful natural beauties and man-made structures. Due to a large number of small and big lakes, Sri Nagar is called the city of Lakes. However, Sri Nagar also holds some magnificent gardens like Mughal Gardens, Nishat Bagh (Garden), Shalimar Bagh, Chashmashahi garden etc. that provides the city one of the most picturesque garden cities of the world. An ancient temple of Shankaracharya is a famous Hindu pilgrimage for Hindus while the Dargah (Shrine) of Hazrat Bal is a remarkable and one of the most prestigious pilgrimages for Muslims in Srinagar. The major tourist attractions of Srinagar are Dal Lake, Nagin Lake, Dachigam National Park, Mughal Gardens, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Chashmashahi, Jhelum River, Martand and Hari Parbat Fort, etc.. Amongst the other place of worship in Srinagar are Makhdoom Sahib, Jama Masjid, Chhatti Padshahi Gurudwara, Kheer Bhawani, and Awantipur etc. ADS_TO_REPLACE_4
Gulmarg Tourism
Gulmarg lies in Baramula district, 56 k.m. South from Srinagar on Pir Panjal mountains range. Gulmarg is the one of the most favourite tourist destinations for adventurous sports lovers. Gulmarg also hosts world?s highest golf club. It is also one of the best skiing resorts in India. The colourful flora scattered in the valley and provides the fascinating looks in the shadow of majestic mountains in spring season. In winter it looks like tundra region. Alpather Lake, shrine of Baba Reshi, Khilanmarg are the prime attractions of Gulmarg.
Pahalgam Tourism in Jammu KashmirADS_TO_REPLACE_5
Pahalgam is a holy pilgrimage and a very important tourist place of Jammu and Kashmir. Pahalgam, lies in the Anantnag district is famous for being the gateway for Amarnath yatra. The prime attractions of Pahalgam are Baisaran, ChandanWadi, Aru, Bobby hut, Golfcourse, Amusement park.
Sonamarg Tour
Soanmarg, a small but extremely beautiful hill town is situated 87 k.m. north-east from Srinagar in the Sindh Valley. Sonamarg literary means ?the meadow of gold?, as its snowy mountains reflects the golden colour in the cerulean sky. This place is extremely favourable for adventurous sports lovers and is treated as the base of Amarnath Yatra. The major tourist attractions of Sonamarg are Vishansar lakes, Kishansar lakes, Gadsar lakes, Satsar lakes and Gangabal lakes, Zojila pass etc. Ganderbal (21 kms), Kangan (40 kms) and Gund of the Sindh Valley are the nearby attractive tourist places from Sonamarg. Nilagrad River, Yushmarg, Manasbal lake, Tulmul. The shrine of Khir Bhawani, dedicated to goddess Ragnya Devi is the sole major Hindu religious place in Sonamarg.ADS_TO_REPLACE_6
Patnitop Hill Station Tour of Jammu & Kashmir
Patnitop is a small hill station in Udhampur district of Jammu & Kashmir and a remarkable tourist destination of the state. Patan Da Talab, The Naag Temple and Chenab River are the major tourist attractions of Patnitop.
Leh TourismADS_TO_REPLACE_7
The beautiful and cool district of Leh comes under Ladakh region. Leh district is amongst the coolest place of India which surface, mountains, valleys and lakes are covered with a thick layer of ice in most of the time. Summer and spring are the best seasons to visit here, as at this time you can see various flora and fauna. This place is sacred for Buddhists as there are numerous monasteries and pagodas lie in the area, and major inhabitants of this area also belong to Buddhism. Leh Palace, Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Maitreya, Leh Mosque, Stok Palace Museum, Pangong Lake, Namgyal Tsemo monastery, Spituk Monastery, Namgyal Tsemo Gompa, Soma Gompa, Karma Dupgyud Choeling, Pangong Tso, Phiyang Monastery and War Museum are the major tourist places and places of religious interests.
Kargil Tour
Kargil, the second town of Ladakh is situated on the Suru River. After Indo-Pak war ?1999, Kargil gained recognition at world level and became a popular hill station. Mulbek Chamba, Mulbek Gompa, Shergol, Rangdum, Trespone, Sankhoo Imambaras, Turtot Gyat, Rangdum monastery, Karsha Gompa, Stongday Gompa, Zongkhul and Phugthal Monastery etc. are the prime attractions of Kargil.ADS_TO_REPLACE_8
Zanskar Valley Tour
Zanskar valley falls in Kargil district of Ladakh region. It is famous for
astonishing landscape scenes and Tibetan-style Buddhist monasteries. It is
lovable place for trakkers and skiers. Other major places of interest in Zanskar
are Zangla, Zongkhul, Stongdey etc..
Zangla Tour
Zangla is a hill station in Zanskar tehsil and is famous for a ruined old castle and Buddhist monasteries. The town is the nodal point on the popular Padum-Strongdey-Zangla-Karsha-Padum round trip.ADS_TO_REPLACE_9
Nubra Valley Tour
Nubra Valley lies on the old Silk Route from South to Central Asia in the Ladakh region, 150 km. from Leh in Jammu & Kashmir. The major tourist attractions of Nubra Valley are Diskit, Shyok river basin, Panamik, Hunder, Sumur, Khalsar, Khardung etc.. Ensa Gompa and Samtanling Gompa are the two major monasteries in this valley.
How to reach Jammu & Kashmir?ADS_TO_REPLACE_10
The Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir is well connected to by rail and by bus while the upper Himalayas are not connected with rail network properly. The train reaches only few stations of Jammu & Kashmir. J&K has three airports ? Jammu Tavi, Srinagar and Leh while Jammu Tavi is the major railway station. Road network is connected to major cities of India from its big cities like Jammu city, Srinagar and Ladakh etc.
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