Jammu & Kashmir.
Kashmir the pradise on Earth...
The state of Jammu & Kashmir is a region of widely varying people and geography. In the south,Jammu is a transition zone from the Indian plains to the
Himalaya . Nature has lavishly endowed Kashmir with certain distinctive favors
which hardly find a parallel in any alpine land of the world. It is the land of
snow clad mountains that shares a common boundary with Afghanistan, China and
Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state of the Indian Union.
Known for its extravagant natural beauty this land formed a major caravan route
in the ancient times.
Set like a jeweled crown on the map of India, Kashmir is a multi-faceted diamond, changing its hues with the seasons - always extravagantly beautiful. Two major Himalayan ranges, the Great Himalayan Range and the Pir Panjal, surround the landscape from the north and south respectively. They are the source of great rivers, which flow down into the valleys, forested with orchards and decorated by lily-laden lakes.
The Mughals aptly called Kashmir ‘Paradise on Earth’ where they journeyed across the hot plains of India, to the valley’s cool environs in summer. Here they laid, with great love and care, Srinagar’s many formal, waterfront gardens, now collectively known as the Mughal Gardens. Anecdotes of four and five centuries ago describe their love for these gardens, and the rivalries that centred around their ownership. They also patronized the development of art & craft among the people of Kashmir, leaving behind a heritage of exquisite artisanship among these people and making the handicrafts of the land prized gifts all over the world.
Kashmir is a land where myriad holiday ideas are realised. In winter, when snow carpets the mountains, there is skiing, tobogganing, sledge-riding, etc. along the gentle slopes. In spring and summer, the honey-dewed orchards, rippling lakes and blue skies beckon every soul to sample the many delights the mountains and valleys have to offer. Golfing at 2,700 m above the sea, water-skiing in the lakes and angling for prized rainbow trout, or simply drifting down the willow fringed alleys of lakes in shikaras and living in gorgeous houseboats are some of the most favoured ones.
Jammu & Kashmir at a glance :
Full Name :Jammu and Kashmir
Capital :Srinagar.Srinagar is the largest city of Kashmir and due to its qualities its also a center of attraction for tourists. Srinagar is spread over an area of 103.93 sq kms. and its height above sea level is 1730 meters. This is a beautiful tourist place with mixture of various castes, cultures and languages. The main specialty about this city are its waterfalls and gardens made by Mughal emperors which represent the beauty of 4th and 5th century. Various historians have different views about the establishment of Srinagar but to days truth is that Srinagar is surrounded on both the sides of Jhelum river. Mountains covered with snow, beautiful trees of Chinar, beautiful valleys ,world famous lakes like Nagina and Dull represents the view of this city. Due to its nice climate Srinagar attracts tourist throughout the year.
Climate :Summer (May-October) - Srinagar / Winters(Novemenber-April)- Jammu
:Summer Max.39.9, Min.23.4; Winter Max.20.2, Min.4.5.
:The annual rainfall also varies from region to region with 92.6 mm in Leh, 650.5 mm in Srinagarand 1115.9 mm in Jammu.
Climatic conditions :Tropical in Jammu plains to semi-arctic cold in Ladakh with Kashmir and Jammu mountainous tracts having temperate
Languages :Urdu (Official Language), Kashmiri, Hindi, Dogri, Pahari, Ladakhi
Population :approx. 7,720,000
Location :Strategically located Jammu and Kashmir State constitutes the northern most extremity of India.
:North Latitude : 32.17 degree - 36.58 degree
:East Longitude : .26 degree - 80.30 degree
Area :2,22,236 sq. km.
Number Of Districts : 14
Roads :9375 km with 3 National Highways.
Railways :Total railway track length is 72km spanning 7 stations
Domestic Airports :Jammu, Srinagar, LehRivers :Indus, Chenab, Jehlum and Raavi.
Crops :Barley, Forest-produce, Fruit, Millets, Rice, Saffron, Wheat.
Minerals :Bauxite, Coal, Lignite, Sapphires. Semi-precious stones.
Industries :Carpet & Shawl, Handicrafts, Sericulture, Watches, wood-based industries. Famous for Apples and Tourism.
Best Season :Jammu - October To February
:Kashmir - May To October & November To February
:Ladakh - May To September
Main Attractions : Canals, Houseboats & Mughal Gardens
Excursions :--Gulmarg // --Pahalgam // --Sonmarg // --Jammu / --Patnitop // --Batote // --Sanasar
:--Vaishno-Devi // --Kargil // --Zanaskar // --Leh // --Nubra-Valley.
Lakes & Garden :--Dal lake // --Nagin Lake // --Wular Lake // --Mansar Lake // --Sruinsar Lake // --Pangong Lake
:--T so moriri Lake // --T sokar Lake // --Gangabal Lake
:--Nishat garden // --Shalimar Garden // --Chashmashahi Garden // --Pari Mahal // --Harwan Garden
:--Bahu Fort & Garden
Adventure Sports :--Mountaineering // --Trekking // --Winter sports // --Water Sports // --Fishing // --Golfing
:--Paragliding.
Set like a jeweled crown on the map of India, Kashmir is a multi-faceted diamond, changing its hues with the seasons - always extravagantly beautiful. Two major Himalayan ranges, the Great Himalayan Range and the Pir Panjal, surround the landscape from the north and south respectively. They are the source of great rivers, which flow down into the valleys, forested with orchards and decorated by lily-laden lakes.
The Mughals aptly called Kashmir ‘Paradise on Earth’ where they journeyed across the hot plains of India, to the valley’s cool environs in summer. Here they laid, with great love and care, Srinagar’s many formal, waterfront gardens, now collectively known as the Mughal Gardens. Anecdotes of four and five centuries ago describe their love for these gardens, and the rivalries that centred around their ownership. They also patronized the development of art & craft among the people of Kashmir, leaving behind a heritage of exquisite artisanship among these people and making the handicrafts of the land prized gifts all over the world.
Kashmir is a land where myriad holiday ideas are realised. In winter, when snow carpets the mountains, there is skiing, tobogganing, sledge-riding, etc. along the gentle slopes. In spring and summer, the honey-dewed orchards, rippling lakes and blue skies beckon every soul to sample the many delights the mountains and valleys have to offer. Golfing at 2,700 m above the sea, water-skiing in the lakes and angling for prized rainbow trout, or simply drifting down the willow fringed alleys of lakes in shikaras and living in gorgeous houseboats are some of the most favoured ones.
Jammu & Kashmir at a glance :
Full Name :Jammu and Kashmir
Capital :Srinagar.Srinagar is the largest city of Kashmir and due to its qualities its also a center of attraction for tourists. Srinagar is spread over an area of 103.93 sq kms. and its height above sea level is 1730 meters. This is a beautiful tourist place with mixture of various castes, cultures and languages. The main specialty about this city are its waterfalls and gardens made by Mughal emperors which represent the beauty of 4th and 5th century. Various historians have different views about the establishment of Srinagar but to days truth is that Srinagar is surrounded on both the sides of Jhelum river. Mountains covered with snow, beautiful trees of Chinar, beautiful valleys ,world famous lakes like Nagina and Dull represents the view of this city. Due to its nice climate Srinagar attracts tourist throughout the year.
Climate :Summer (May-October) - Srinagar / Winters(Novemenber-April)- Jammu
:Summer Max.39.9, Min.23.4; Winter Max.20.2, Min.4.5.
:The annual rainfall also varies from region to region with 92.6 mm in Leh, 650.5 mm in Srinagarand 1115.9 mm in Jammu.
Climatic conditions :Tropical in Jammu plains to semi-arctic cold in Ladakh with Kashmir and Jammu mountainous tracts having temperate
Languages :Urdu (Official Language), Kashmiri, Hindi, Dogri, Pahari, Ladakhi
Population :approx. 7,720,000
Location :Strategically located Jammu and Kashmir State constitutes the northern most extremity of India.
:North Latitude : 32.17 degree - 36.58 degree
:East Longitude : .26 degree - 80.30 degree
Area :2,22,236 sq. km.
Number Of Districts : 14
Roads :9375 km with 3 National Highways.
Railways :Total railway track length is 72km spanning 7 stations
Domestic Airports :Jammu, Srinagar, LehRivers :Indus, Chenab, Jehlum and Raavi.
Crops :Barley, Forest-produce, Fruit, Millets, Rice, Saffron, Wheat.
Minerals :Bauxite, Coal, Lignite, Sapphires. Semi-precious stones.
Industries :Carpet & Shawl, Handicrafts, Sericulture, Watches, wood-based industries. Famous for Apples and Tourism.
Best Season :Jammu - October To February
:Kashmir - May To October & November To February
:Ladakh - May To September
Main Attractions : Canals, Houseboats & Mughal Gardens
Excursions :--Gulmarg // --Pahalgam // --Sonmarg // --Jammu / --Patnitop // --Batote // --Sanasar
:--Vaishno-Devi // --Kargil // --Zanaskar // --Leh // --Nubra-Valley.
Lakes & Garden :--Dal lake // --Nagin Lake // --Wular Lake // --Mansar Lake // --Sruinsar Lake // --Pangong Lake
:--T so moriri Lake // --T sokar Lake // --Gangabal Lake
:--Nishat garden // --Shalimar Garden // --Chashmashahi Garden // --Pari Mahal // --Harwan Garden
:--Bahu Fort & Garden
Adventure Sports :--Mountaineering // --Trekking // --Winter sports // --Water Sports // --Fishing // --Golfing
:--Paragliding.
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