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Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC)Travels & Tours 

"If you want to reach for the zenith of beauty

you are welcome. This is Kashmir, the land the natures choicest bountiesfind themselves invested with an inspiring aura of sinless beauty. You setyour foot on this land and get transported in no time to a plane of sublimebliss.As the cool shades of the enormous tree called Chinar lulls you intosolace, you can’t help but wonder how aptly it has come to be recognizedas the representation of the land itself. Text Courtesy: J & K Tourism

This Festival season get set for some exciting travel options as IndiaHotels with IHR brings another bouquet full of exciting travel options forvacationers. Get set to travel along the Rolling Hills, Verdant Valleys, day in

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JKTDC with its reach as the largest tourism infrastructure and networkingorganization in the state ofJammu & Kashmir and IndiaHotelReview.comIndia’s fastest growing OTA will make Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, the 3most beautiful places in India more accessible. What this means is thatfrom now on booking the J & K Tourism DevelopmentCorporation (JKTDC) owned hotels, Huts, Cottages, Dak Bungalows, fleetof transport is just a hassle free click away. Let’s see what Jammu andKashmir, the crowning glory of India has to offer.

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Sacred Spots 

Jammu and Kashmir is abundant with sacred places venerated by bothHindus and Muslims. Spearheading the pilgrimages in the state is theshrine of Vaishno Devi atop the Trikuta Hills. Devotees cutting acrossreligion throng Mata ka Darbar all round the year. The Annual AmarnathYatra to the cave temples of Lord Shiva is a journey that all the Hindusmust undertake once in their lifetime. Khir Bhawani Temple anothersacred temple dedicated to Ragnya Devi is situated at Tullamula in theSrinagar district. Jama Masjid, located in downtown Srinagar is a marvel ofarchitectural finesse. Not very far away is the shrine dedicated to pioneer ofIslam in the valley, Hazrat Mir Syed Ali Hamdani. The sacred HazratbalShrine housing the Moi-e-Muqqadus (Holy relic) of Prophet Mohammad inSrinagar is revered by both Hindus as well as Muslims. Dera Baba

Banda just 30 kms from Katra is a major pilgrimage centre for the Sikhcommunity.

Hill Stations 

There are number of very beautiful hill Stations in the state. In the Jammuregion many hill stations are located on the hill highway leading to Srinagar.Places like Kud, Patntop, Sanasar are quite popular. In The Kashmir regionTanmarg, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Anantnag, Pahalgaom along with theSrinagar Valley are the major places to check out for.

Ladakh 

Ladakh a land with extraordinary charm is essentially a high altitude colddesert. Endowed with captivating geographical features, Ladakh providesenough attractions to tourists. Leh the capital city with beautiful Gompas isa major center of Tibeto-Buddhist culture. Kargil made famous for IndoPak skirmishes, Zanskar Valley, Nubra Valley are all the other attractionsof Ladakh.

Hub of Adventure Sports 

Arguably after the natural beaty it is the lure of the adventure sports thatbeckons the tourists to Jammu and Kashmir. It can be counted as arguablythe best destination for adventure sports in India. Angling, white waterrafting, Trekking, mountaineering, skiing, paragliding and hot air ballooning,

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etal propels the tourists to take up their favourite adventure activity inJammu and Kashmir.

Historical Places 

To compliment the nature`s zeal for charm Kashmir boasts of several manmade monuments of historical importance. Some of the important ones inJammu are Amar Mahal Palace Museum- the residential palace of RajaAmar Singh who belonged to the clan of rulers of the area and MubarakMandi Palace are notable. In Srinagar, Shankarcharya Temple, HariParbat Fort, Khanqah-e-Moulla one of the oldest Muslim shrines inKashmir are worth visiting. In Leh the elegant Palace of the royal familywith a museum is a great attraction.The Martand temple built by KingLalitaditya in 12th century is a mix of different architectural styles. It is

located near Anantnag.

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Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Panoramic view of Dal Lake, Srinagar city and Kashmir valley

Jammu and Kashmir, is known as heaven on earth. In the seventeenth

century the Mughal emperor Jahangir set his eyes on the valley of Kashmir.

He said that if paradise is anywhere on the earth, it is here, while living in a

houseboat on the mesmerizing Dal Lake."Gar firdaus, ruhe zamin ast,hamin asto, hamin asto, hamin ast." If there is ever a heaven on earth, its

here, its here, its here. In Jammu and Kashmir the most important tourist

places are Kashmir, Srinagar, the Mughal Gardens, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, 

Jammu, and Ladakh.

Some areas require a special permit for non-Indians to visit.

[edit]In Kashmir Valley

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

  Srinagar - Capital of Jammu and Kashmir

  Dal lake - famous lake in Srinagar, with house boats

called shikharas. 

  Manasbal Lake 

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  Shalimar Gardens 

  Nishant Gardens

  Shalimar Garden 

  CheshmaShahi Garden 

  Pari-Mahal Old Monument From Pari Mahal one can have the full

view of Dal Lake Srinagar, heart of kashmir tourism 

  Hari Parbat Shankaracharya Temple

  Badam Wari 

  Gulmarg - popular hill station.

  Pahalgam - scenic valley

  Sonamarg - tourist resort.

  Amarnath temple - pilgrimage site for Hindu devotees of Lord Shiva.

  Eco-tourism places:Gurez, Dudhpathri, Bangus valley

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Patnitop: a view towards the mountains

  Vaishno Devi - famous shrine

  Poonch 

  Patnitop - hill station

  Sanasar   Eco-tourism places:Mantalai and Shivkhori

  Punj old fort

  Bhaderwah 

  Shahdra Sharif shrine

  Bhimgarh Fort 

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  ramnagar fort in udhampur District

[edit]In Ladakh

Tso Moriri in Ladakh

Main article:  Tourism in Ladakh  

  Leh - capital of Ladakh, famous monasteries.

  Nubra Valley - 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.

  Gurdwara Pathar Sahib 

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ome and explore the crown of India- where the natural

beauty is blest by the Gods... where the misty morning

sprawls over the snow clad peaks... where the sunlight

gives a gentle touch to the woods and waters, valleys and

hillside... If there is heaven on earth, it is here in the

divine lands of Jammu & Kashmir !! 

Jammu & Kashmir, the sixth largest state of the Indian union, is

mostly mountainous with stretches of valleys and some mountain

lakes. Nature lovers from all over the world flock to this

northernmost extremity of India for destinations such

as Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Leh,

Patnitop, and Ladakh, comparable to the Alps. 

Geographical Diversity The state enjoys a sharp rise of altitude from 1000 feet to 28250

feet above the sea level, with three different climatic regions-

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Arctic cold deserts of Ladakh, temperate Kashmir valley and sub-

tropical Jammu. Jammu & Kashmir is divided in four zones: 

  The Shivalik Ranges

  The high mountainous part of the Kashmir Valley, Pir

Panchal range and its off-shoots (Doda, Poonch and Rajouri

districts and part of Kathua and Udhampur districts)

  Sub-mountain and semi-mountain plain- kandi (dry belt)

  The middle run of the Indus river comprising Leh and Kargil.

Each zone has a distinctive identity in terms of natural beauty,

flora and fauna, culture, food and lifestyle. The region is nurtured

by the major rivers- Jhelum, Indus, Chenab, Tawi and Ravi-

that flow through the state.

The state has two capitals- Srinagar (the summer capital;

famous for lakes, houseboats and Mughal gardens)

and Jammu(the winter capital; popular for temples).

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Economy The local people are mostly involved in agriculture. Kashmir is a

leading exporter in agricultural products such as apples, barley,

cherries, corn, millet, oranges, rice, peaches, pears,

saffron, sorghum, vegetables, saffron and wheat. The

manufacturing industries for handicrafts, rugs and

shawls contribute a major part in the state's economy.

The state of Jammu & Kashmir is situated mostly in the

Himalayan mountains, therefore it is frequently visited by the

adventure enthusiasts for trekking, rafting and skiing. Some

of the major pilgrimage centers of India, including theAmarnath

Caves and Vaishnodevi Shrine are situated in Jammu and

Kashmir. Therefore, tourism also contributes a lot towards the

economy.

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Culture The state (often called J&K) has been a prime centre for learning

Sanskrit and Persian since time immemorial. Today, J&K

comprises of Hindu, Islamic and Tibetan culture. The diversity can

be observed in the life style, architecture, music, dance, festivals

and literature of the people of different districts. The people of 

J&K speak Urdu, Kashmiri, Hindi, Dogri, Pahari and Ladakhi

languages.

The best seasons to visit are also categorized according to the

climatic conditions, as each part differs greatly in topography. For

visiting Jammu, it is October to February, for Kashmir- May to

October, and November to February, and for Ladakh, it is Mid

June to September. 

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Nestling in the foothills on the Himalayas, Jammu is a land of mystical

palaces and mesmerizing ancient temples. Get online airline tickets for

Jammu & Kashmir from all international airlines.

The meaning of the couplet is, “If there is a paradise on earth then it is

here, it is here, it is here inKashmir” 

Babar’s simple coulplet on the beauty of Kashmir – a verse written in

history which holds true even today. Despite the past few years of turmoil

and unfortunate disturbance in the valley of Kashmir  – its beauty remains

as if unfazed by the happenings around it, it remains as mystifyingly

beautiful as ever.

The state of Jammu & Kashmir comprises of three distinct areas – Jammu,

Kashmir and Ladakh  – each unique physically, socially and culturaly.

Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC), set up in

1970, is a government organisation which runs and administers its own

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hotels, guest houses, chatels, clubs (and Golf clubs), restaurants,

transport, etc., through out the state of J&K. We have our own Travel

Division which organises various tours (religious, lesiure, adventure…)

throughout J&K and offers a variety of Packages.

This site allows prospective travelers to explore and learn about the best

travel adventures and deals right from their apartments. Those who live in

highly populated and busy areas, like big cities in New York and California,

can browse right from their couch. Big trips like this can be costly, and if

you’re not only looking to travel the world but search for apartments for rent

in Seattle, money can be tight. This site explains the best deals, must see

attractions, and how to get around the country on a budget.

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The Beautiful Lakes of Kashmir 

One of the most significant naturally attractions of the Kashmir region are

the many beautiful lakes that can be found there. Many of these lakes are

more than simply peaceful spots to relax. Some are home to many

houseboats  – a popular feature of the region. Others are surrounded by

stunning mountains. The banks of some of the lakes are home to the

famous gardens of Kashmir. In short, the lakes of Kashmir are simply

stunning and the perfect attraction for anyone interested in visiting the area.

If you are planning a trip to Kashmir, it is important to take the time to visit

one of the lakes of the region. While the area is full of lakes, several are

incredibly beautiful and should not be missed by anyone who visits the

region.

Dal Lake: perhaps the most well known of the many lakes in Kashmir, Dal

Lake is surrounded on three sides by mountains. The banks of the lake are

dotted with gardens. It is well known for water sports. Visitors to the lake

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engage in everything from angling to water skiing.

Mansar Lake: This lake is home to one of the most popular festivals of

Kashmir and is worth a trip for the local arts and crafts.

Surinsar Lake: This lake is well known for its lotus flowers. Interestingly,

the lake is also the site of one of the most popular myths of the region.

Nagin Lake: Nagin Lake flows out from Dal Lake and shares some of its

beautiful mountain vistas. It is a popular site for those interested in nature

walks.

Traveling to Kashmir means visiting one of the stunning lakes in the region.

Renting a houseboat, taking a hike and enjoying the beautiful gardens of

the area can help create one of the most beautiful vacations you can

remember.