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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 today. |
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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. |
Reach -
By Air: Well connected with Delhi, Leh and Srinagar.
By Rail: Nearest railhead is Jammu Tawi.
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Road: Amritsar- 243 kms, Chandigarh- 436 kms, Delhi-
586 kms, Katra- 48 kms, Srinagar- 305 kms, Manali- 428
kms. |
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| Vaishno
Devi |
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.
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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
(Ladakh) |
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. |
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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. |
Reach -
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. |
Reach -
By Air: Nearest airport is Srinagar- 14 kms.
By Rail: Nearest railhead Jammu Tawi.
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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
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. |
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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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