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Jammu &
Kashmir
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| Jammu and Kashmir, India’s
fascinating northernmost state consists of three regions differing
in topography and culture. Jammu was the stronghold of Hindu Dogra
kings and abounds with popular temples and secluded forest
retreats. Jammu the whole city of is sprinkled with temples, so
much so it is often called the city of temples. Kashmir is an
emerald valley, cradled in the Himalayas, under crystalline blue
skies, and against the backdrop of snow capped mountains.
Kashmir’s capital city, Srinagar offers delightful holidays
on the lakes with their shikaras and houseboats.
Ladakh is the northern most province of the state, with a
highland desert lying between the Karakoram and the Himalayan
ranges. It is now organized in to two districts: Leh and Kargil.
Hilltop monasteries and a colorful way of life, completely at one
with the surroundings, make Ladakh one of the best living
traditions of Tibetan Buddhism in the world
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Jammu
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Amongst the three regions of Jammu & Kashmir State, Jammu,
perhaps, offers the widest diversity of terrain and beauty. The
entire region is pocketed with lakes and valleys, some still little
explored. The foundation of the settlement of Jammu is attributed
to King Jambulochan of the 9th century BC. In 1730 AD, it came
under the Dogra rule of Raja Dhruv Deva and Jammu became an
important centre for arts and culture, now renowned as the Pahari
School. The city also has some picturesque spots, in which Mansar
is a beautiful lake fringed by the forest covered
hills. Religion plays an important part as the whole city is
sprinkled with temples.
Area: 20.36 sq. km., Altitude: 305 meters,
Climate: (deg C)-Summer Max.39.9, Min.23.4; Winter Max.20.2,
Min.4.5,Rainfall: 107 cms (June to
September),Clothing: Summer: Light cottons, Winter: Heavy
Woollens, Languages Spoken: Dogri, Kashmiri, Hindi, English,
Best Season: Throughout the year.
Places Of Interest:
Ranbireshwar Temple; Raghunath Temple, Ranbir Canal, Bahu Fort,
Bage Bahu, Amar Mahal Palace Museum, Dogra Art Gallery.
Excursions:
Akhnoor- 32 kms, Batote-113 kms, Kud-106 kms, Mansar Lake- 80 kms,
Purmandal (Chhota Kashi)- 39 kms, Patnitop- 112 kms, Ramban-148
kms, Ramnagar- 102 kms, Sanasar-129 kms, Sudhmahadev- 120 kms,
Surinsar Lake- 42 kms, Kishtwar High Altitude National Park- 248
kms.
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By Air: Well connected with Delhi, Leh and Srinagar.
By Rail: Nearest railhead is Jammu Tawi.
By Road: Amritsar- 243 kms, Chandigarh- 436 kms, Delhi- 586
kms, Katra- 48 kms, Srinagar- 305 kms, Manali- 428 kms.
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Vaishno
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The holy cave shrine of Vaishno devi is situated in a beautiful
racess of the Trikuta Mountains forming a part of the lower
Himalayas as in the state of Jammu & Kashmir at an altitude of
over 5000 feet. In the cave there are images of three deities viz.
the Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati. For the devotees it is
a journey to peace and solace. For nature lovers it is an excursion
amidst breathtaking scenic beauty. The shrine can be visited
throughout the year, but during the winter season the route is
often blocked by snowfall.
Places Of Interest:
Bhumika Temple, Darshani Darwaza, Ban Ganga Temple, Charan Paduka,
Adhkunwari Temple, Kalika Temple, Ram Mandir, Shiva Goompha.
Reach -
By Air: Jammu- 62 kms is the nearest airport.
By Rail: Jammu Tawi is the nearest railhead.
By Road: Jammu-Katra- 48 kms and Katra-Vaishno Devi-14 kms
Route from Katra to Vaishno Devi: Katra - Ban Ganga Ban Ganga -
Charan Paduka ,Charan Paduka - Adhkunwari ,Adhkunwari - Bhavan- 8
kms.
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Leh
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A distinctive region in the Jammu &
 Kashmir state, Ladakh is a vast highland desert
lying between the Karakoram and the Himalayan ranges. The region is
now organized into two districts: Leh and Kargil. Situated at the
apex of a triangular plateau formed by the Indus, at an altitude of
3500meters above sea level is Leh – the biggest oasis of the
mountain region and the heart of Ladakh. The city is a great
tourist attraction for the foreign tourists especially during the
Hemis Festival – the birthday of Guru Padmasambava, founder
of the red sect of Buddhism in Ladakh.
Ladakh is the abode of rare Kiang & highland Yak. Leh its
capital city lies at the Tri junction of the historic silk route
from Sinkiang to West Asia and to the plains of India.
Altitude: 3500 meters, Climate: (deg C)-Summer
– Max, Min, winter – Max, min, Best Season: May
to November.
Places Of Interest:
At Leh: Leh Khar Palace, Leh Monastery, Leh Mosque, Tsamo
Gompa.
At Kargil: Kargil has beautiful Imambaras at Trespone and Sankho
representing Turkish architecture. Attached to these Imambaras
there are famous Arabic and Persian speaking Muslim divines known
as ghas.
Excursions:
Mulbak Monastary- 190 kms, Lamayura- 125 kms, Alehi Gompa- 135
kms, Likir Gompa- 140 kms, Phiyang Gompa- 20 kms, Spitak Monastary-
8 kms, Snaker Gompa- 3 kms, Shey Palace Monastary- 15 kms, Thiksey
Monastary-19 kms, Hemis- 49 kms.
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By Air: The nearest airport is Leh.
By Rail: Nearest railhead Jammu - 690 kms.
By Road: Leh to Srinagar- 434 kms, Kargil- 230 kms. Manali-
497 kms, Keylong- 380 kms.
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Srinagar | |
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Srinagar is at the North of Delhi via
 Pathankot and Jammu. It is on both the sides of
River Jhelum and is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, which
includes Jammu. The God has graced this city with such a beauty,
which is often compared to Venice. Walk down Sonwar or Residency
Road and you will see half – timbered houses and brick
churches surrounded by magnolia trees in the garden. Enter a
houseboat and you are instantly transported to another world.
Area: 103.3 sq. km., Altitude: 1,730 meters,
Climate: (deg C)-Summer- Max.29.5, Min.10.6; Winter-
Max.7.3, Min.-1.9, Rainfall: 529 mms (Mid June to Mid
September), Clothing: Summer- Cottons/Tropical; Winter-
Heavy woolens, Best Season: Throughout the year, though
winter months are quite cold, Languages Spoken: Kashmiri,
Urdu, Hindi, English.
Places Of Interest:
Pather Masjid, Shah Hamdan Mosque ,Jamia Masjid, Hari Parbat Fort,
Nagin Lake, Hazratbal, Shalimar Bagh, Harwan, Nishat Bagh, Cheshma
Shahi, Pari Mahal, Shankracharya Temple, Daal Lake and Shri Pratap
Singh Museum at Lal Mandi.
Excursions:
Pampore-13 kms. (The only place in the world, where saffron is
grown), Mattan- 61 kms, Martand- 64 kms, Achabal- 58 kms via
Anantnag, Kokernag- 70 kms, Verinag- 80 kms, Daksum- 85 kms,
Yusmarg- 40 kms, Acharbal- 51 kms, Kounsernag Lake- 11 kms,
Manasbal- 32 kms, Burzahon- 24 kms, Ganderbal- 19 kms, Wular Lake-
60 kms, Charari-Sharif- 30 kms, Dachigam National Park- 21 kms.
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By Air: Nearest airport is Srinagar- 14 kms.
By Rail: Nearest railhead Jammu Tawi.
By Road: Srinagar-Jammu 293kms, Leh- 434 kms, Kargil- 204
kms, Gulmarg- 52 kms, Pahalgam- 96 kms, Delhi- 876 kms, Chandigarh-
630 kms.
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Amarnath
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Amarnath Yatra / Trek
What is there in Amarnath Cave? It's a Shiva linga. Shiva is one
of the holy Trinity of the Indian mythology. And linga? Well, that
is the phallic symbol of Shiva. Shiva lingas are a common sight
everywhere and worshipped in every nook and corner of India. Then
what is so special about the one in Amarnath?
Here it is a natural formation of snow seen only during
July-August every year. And it waxes and wanes with the moon.
There is not just one. There are two more ice stalagmite, close to
the main one. These represent Parvati, Shiva's consort, and their
son, Ganesha.
Altitude: 3880-4218 meters, Best Season: Mid-June
to Mid-October, Grade: Moderate.
Reach -
By Air: Nearest airport is Jammu.
By Rail: Jammu Tawi is the nearest railhead.
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