• Published on 31-May-2022
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One of the best tourist attraction place in India.
Jannat or Heaven or Paradise on earth are the different phrases used for this pleasing city.

Located in North of India, it is one of the union territories. It is generally said as Jammu and Kashmir and revocation of article 370 has taken place during the year 2019. LOC- line of control separates it from Pakistan or Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK)

Some places are bestowed with Natures Gift & Kashmir is one such place which needs to be felt rather than just travelling.

Let’s embark the journey of this beautiful and lovely place.




Attractions of Jammu & Kashmir

• Lakes
• Houseboats
• Hill stations
• Adventure, sports, Trekking
• Shopping hub especially pashminas and kawas
• Gardens (Mughals , Tulip)
• Shikara ride
• Gondola ride or cable car ride
• Glaciers
• Subzero temperature and LOC
• Different range of mountains and valleys
• Seasonal change ambience like autumn, snowfall, winters with melting ice and summer with lush green gardens and flowers
• Vaishnodevi Temple and Amarnath



When and How to experience the bliss of the paradise

• Air – Two airports one at Jammu and other at Srinagar
• Railways- under construction directly to Kashmir otherwise till Katra/ Jammu trains are available and then travelling by road.
• Road – Private Taxis/ Public Transport bus or Bike ride

All the seasons are good for exploring but most appropriate months are from march to October in which one can experience spring, summer and monsoon season.

Language most spoken is Kashmiri and Dogri with literacy rate of approximately 67%

Apple farms are one of the famous spots in Kashmir valley



Unique experiences of the place

1. Shikara ride- it is done amidst Dal Lake in Srinagar. It can be done daily since sunrise till sunset. During winters lake might get freeze so chances of missing the ride happens.
2. U can have scenic beauty and admire the mountains at a distant with your boatmen buzzing mild music or singing in background.
3. No hustle bustle of the city and calm and serene time can be spent here.
4. With latest activites being introduced for visitors motor boat riding is also being undertaken in dal lake with few shopping boats in middle of the lake.
5. U can dress up yourself in Kashmiri dress and get clicked in the centre of the lake in your boat.





House boat stay in the Dal lake

• They are fully availed with the facilities for overnight stay and is one of the best experiences one can have.


Gulmarg

• Gondola ride – second largest in the world
• Skiing – training and riding both given
• Trekking
• Camp and Bon fire
• Golf club – offbeat thing to do as its one of the largest in the world
• Stay can be done at gulmarg as the government as small houses or huts to stay


Food – most famous is non vegetarian
Rogan Josh
Gushtaba


Pahalgam

• Betaab valley along with pony ride into the turns and twists of the mountains
• Activities like zorbing and other fun games have been developed for the tourists.
• Snowfall is love with mild feather like dew on your face
• River rafting along the Lidder river
• One of the best places to stay to enjoy the beauty between the mountains.




Sonmarg

• Highest point of Kashmir with sub optimal or subzero temperature
• Glaciers can be seen here
• It’s completely covered with ice even in summers
• LOC can be seen from here


# Patnitop is nearby destination to visit.
# Shawls are world famous of Kashmir
# People can be seen with kangri to compensate the winter and chilly weather.
# Last but not the least it is completely safe for travelers and tourists to visit Kashmir
# No outside simcards are allowed you need to buy the local numbers.

“Farsi Couplet: Agar firdaus bar roo-e zameen ast,
Hameen ast-o hameen ast-o hameen ast.



English Translation: If there is a paradise on earth,
It is this, it is this, it is this”