Jammu & Kashmir
Introduction
Jammu and Kashmir is popularly known as the heaven on the earth. India's
most fascinating northern most state consist of three regions differing in
topography and culture. Jammu was the strong hold of the Hindu Dogra King.
The heritage of Hindu and Muslim society can be seen in these states. Snow
covered mountain, chilled weather, gardens of flowers and apples, beautiful
and romantic shikara (houseboat) – all helps in creating a pictorial
vacation.
Jammu & Kashmir Cities :
Srinagar | Jammu
|
Ladakh |
Katra
»
Srinagar - Srinagar offers delightful holidays on the lakes with their
Shikaras. According to the sources Srinagar was founded by the Emperor
Ashoka .This city of Lakes with its lush beauty and hospitality will leave
you complete speech less. Holiday experience to this beautiful city is an
unmatchable experience that will leave you breathless. your heart will feel
up with the experience of cleanliness and purity. The evening rid on shikara
with your loved one on the Dal lake and Nagin lake is itself a out of the
world experience. Shaalimar Garden, Nishant Bagh, Shankaracharya Temple,Hari
Parbat Fort are also some much adored tourist destinations of Srinagar.
» Jammu - Jammu is popularly known as the "City
of Temples".This city is located on the bank of River Tawi. A city of
peace and harmony, where no one had enemies, Jammu's natural beauty make any
one speechless. This city is consists of two towns. For its famous temples
and shrines Jammu is well known. People come from all over the country and
abroad to visit these temples. The majestic Bahu fort is situated on the
banks of the river Tawi which is once acted as the barrage to the foreign
invasion. It has lush terraced gardens with waterfalls and flowers and is a
popular tourist spot. Besides natural beauty and holy shrines Jammu is also
a popular place for the shopping. where one can shop dry fruits traditional
dresses, handmade Kashmiri Shawls and not to forget fashion accessories.
» Ladakh - This is the northern most a are of the
state. With a bleak terrain of barren mountains, hilltop monasteries and a
colourful way of life, completely at one with the surroundings,make Ladakh
one of the best living tradition of Tibetan Buddhism in the world today.
» Katra - This place is much known as the Base camp
for the Vaishno Devi.This all shopper's paradise is known for souvenirs,
dryfruits, woolen garments, hosiery, leather jackets. Aghar Jitto, the
Shrine of Baba Jitto, a devotee of Mata Vaishno Devi is just five Km away
form the Katra. Shiv Khori, a natural made Shiv ling is about 75 Km away
from the city. The Temple of Mata Vaishno Devi is situates 14 kms away.
Every year over hundreds of devotees comes there to offer their pray to
Devi.
Holiday Options :
Jammu and Kashmir offers a lots of options as a holiday destinations. Apart
from the Much famous their natural beauty it also offer one to behold
different cultures their life style and traditions. These places are perfect
destination for shopping. For a long tie honey moon in India or Vacation in
India was synonymous with Kashmir visit .From boating to adventurous sports
this state has a strong x factor which attracts normal visitors.
Major Airport / Railway Station :
» By Air - From Srinagar Indian Airlines flights are
easily available from Delhi, Mumbai and Jammu. Now jet airways too have
flights from Delhi to Srinagar and Jammu. Srinagar airport is 14 kms from
the main city.
» By Rail - Jammu Tawi is the nearest railhead for
the Srinagar. There trains arrive from Delhi, Calcutta, Pune, Mumbai,
Kanyakumari, Ahmadabad, etc
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