Prominently known as the "Heaven on Earth", Jammu and Kashmir is incredibly popular for its grand wonders, snow-covered mountains, copious wildlife, lovely landmarks, cordial and warm hospitality and traditional works of craft. Your outing to Jammu and Kashmir will be an essential one as the state won't just entice you with its beautiful excellence and snow-covered mountain ranges, but also the adventure sports will take more time to an alternate world.
Nestled in the Himalayas, Jammu and Kashmir offers some amazing perspectives of mountains, massive glaciers , rivetting monasteries and above all of that a culture that is so vibrant that it makes the rainbow look dull. The beautiful and warm hospitality along with the natural spectacle can forever leave you entranced.
The Culture of Kashmir
The culture of Kashmir is a big tapestry of vibrancy. The culture of Kashmir is influenced by the Persian as well as Central Asian culture. The Pheran is the the traditional costume of the Kashmiris which was made popular in the 19th Century. The language spoken in the Valley of Kashmir is Kashmiri which is how the people of Kashmir are also referred to as.
Some facts about Jammu and Kashmir
- The official bird of Jammu and Kashmir is the Black-Necked Crane
- Kashmir is home to a lot of temperate fruits like Apples, apricots, Walnuts etc
- The total area of Jammu and Kashmir is 222,236 km
- Jammu and Kashmir is famous for beautiful local handicrafts.
Places to Visit
Srinagar
The title of Paradise on Earth is well justified by the presence of Srinagar in the boundaries of Jammu and Kashmir. Srinagar is among the most popular tourist destinations in the entirety of J &K. Located on the banks of the beautiful Jhelum, the place is made popular for the Shikaras, which are stationary house boats. But along with that the place also offers a perfect exposure to various natural elements which makes the stay more entrancing.
Gulmarg
Gulmarg is one of the finest parts of J&K. Situated at an altitude of 2370 meters from mean sea level, Gulmarg is surrounded with beautiful peaks of the snow covered Himalayas, meadows of beautiful and colourful flowers, deep ravines, evergreen forested valleys. It also has the world's second highest Gondola ride up its sleeve. Live life like a Bollywood movie as you enjoy the beautiful Gulmarg.
Pahalgam
Where spirituality meets adventures. Pahalgam is a beautiful hill station that promises more than you can imagine. It's offers a wonderful playground for adventure sports like hiking, trekking, fishing. Pahalgam also serves as the base for one of the most well known spiritual journey- the Amarnath Yatra. With a rich legacy in Bollywood as well, Pehelgam is not a destination you would want to miss
Vaishno Devi
Situated in the verdant and beautiful hills of Tirukata, Vaishno Devi is one of the most well known destinations for its spiritual significance. The place houses the famous Vaishno Devi Temple which pulls pilgrims from all over the world. The place offers a tranquility and beautiful spirituality that is something entirely different from what you have experienced.
Sonamarg
If you are looking to spend a beautiful time amidst beautiful landscapes and majestic glaciers, Sonamarg is your destination. Situated at an elevation of 2800 km form sea level, It offers enthralling views of the Kolhoi Glacier, Machoi Glacier, and peaks like Kolhoi peak , Amarnath peak, Machoi Peak and Sirbal peak which should feel any nature enthusiasts heart with elation
Amarnath
Amarnath is one of the most important pilgrimage journey centres of India. The place is famous among the worshippers of Lord Shiva. An amazing feat of nature as the cave houses a naturally made Shivaling which draws a lot of pilgrims to its doors. A place with endless spirituality and history Amarnath, is a place that is one of its kind.
