Natural Beauty In Jammu & kashmir

Jammu & Kashmir is a place known for its beauty and is also called the Heaven on Earth, is situated in the northernmost state of India.and is situated mostly in the Himalayan mountains and also shares a border with China to the north-east and the states of Himachal Pradesh & Punjab to the south & Pakistani-administered territories of Kashmir, Kashmir is a part of India in spite of that Pakistan and China represents it as a territory, disputed between China, India & Pakistan. Kashmir is referred by Pakistan as 'Indian-occupied Kashmir'. Foreigners are necessary to register themselves at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office, at its Airport counter to visit Jammu and Kashmir.

   



"A city blessed by the Gods" - Kashmir Valley is surrounded by some of the highest mountains in the world and is a land of immense natural beauty. It is also called 'Tourist Paradise on earth'.

Jammu and Kashmir is the sixth largest state in India including the area occupied by Pakistan and China. On tour to Jammu and Kashmir, experience spectacular mountains, broken by stretches of valley and dotted with beautiful lakes. The state is studded with a number of hill stations, which are refreshing cool in summer. They offer a leisurely or adventurous holiday amidst breath-taking scenerzy









Tourist Places in Jammu & Kashmir

Come and Enjoy a days in J&K tourism has explores in most famous holidays in Jammu & Kashmir . The enchanting view of nature, beautiful hill stations, Historic monuments Lakes, Temples, Buddhist monasteries culture and traditions, handicrafts, flora and faunas make it famous tourist attraction places of India.

Jammu & Kashmir, India's northern most state is one of foremost tourist destinations of India. The Kashmir Valley of J&K is considered as the ' paradise on earth' and attracts hundred thousands of tourists every year. Jammu holds several temples including Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra and Amarnath caves in Amarnath Mountain where millions of devotees reach every year


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 Kashmir is full of pristine natural beauty. Its majestic hills, marvelous valleys, green vegetation, crystalline lakes, awesome snow capped mountains,, fascinating hill stations, rich heritage and culture and terrific handicraft works attract uncountable tourists every year. The Dal lake and Wular lake, the Mughal Garden, Nishat Garden and Shalimar Garden, house boats and Shikaras, Gulmarg , Pahalgam , Sonamarg , Patnitop Hill, Nubra Valley. Tour the farms of saffron and the Pashmina shawls are some of the most secure reputation and unique symbols of Jammu and Kashmir. This state is also amongst top most pilgrimage destination for Hindus, Muslims and Buddhists.


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The Jammu is a largest city of temples, shrines & studded. That's why it is called the 'City of Temples'. Jammu is one of the most prominent (main) pilgrimage sites 'Mata Vaishno Devi Temple', where millions of devotees come for worshipping. The other major temples and shrines in Jammu region are Purmandal, Ranbireshwar Temple, Raghunath Temple, Gadhadharji Temple, Panchbakhter Temple, Peer Kho cave, Shivkhori, Panchbakhtar temple, Peer Baba and Sundar Singh Gurudwara etc. The major tourist destinations of Jammu are Manasar Lake, Bahu Fort, and Amar Mahal Palace. Mubarak Mandi Palace etc. Other major tourist attractions in Jammu are,Jajjar Kotli, Patnitop-Sanasar etc



BEAUTY IN KASHMIR

It is hard to imagine that Kashmir, one of the most beautiful places on earth, inhabited by a peaceful populace, can become the bone of contention between two countries. There is no doubt that Kashmir became a "disputed territory" only because self-aggrandizing politicians tried to divide the region on the basis of religion. In fact, the main reason behind of the constant strife between India & Pakistan is more political than religious.

The splendor and salubrious of the Kashmir valley is legendary(kahawat)! In the words of the greatest of the Sanskrit poets Kalidas, Kashmir is "more beautiful than the heaven and is the benefactor of supreme bliss and happiness." Kashmir's greatest historian Kalhan called it the "best place in the Himalayas" - "a country where the sun shines mildly…" The 19th century British historian Sir Walter Lawrence wrote about it: "The valley is an emerald set in pearls; a land of lakes, clear streams, green turf, magnificent trees and mighty mountains where the air is cool, and the water sweet, where men are strong, and women vie with the soil in fruitfulness.".

Places to visit in Srinagar:-

Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden:-


Srinagar, is the largest[2] Tulip garden of Asia In Kashmir Valley. the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden. A delightful sight - the Flower bed sprawls all over the foothills of the towering Zabarwan Mountain Range, and overlondira Gandhi Memorial Tulip garden previously named as Model Floriculture Centre, Sirajbagh, Cheshmashahi, Soks the beautiful.
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Dal Lake:-


Dal Lake is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, which is the second largest in the state, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is nicknamed the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir"[1] or "Srinagar's Jewel".[2] The lake is also an important source for commercial operations in fishing and water plant harvesting. The lake covers an area of 18 square kilometres (6.9 sq mi) and is part of a natural wetland which covers 21.1 square kilometres (8.1 sq mi), including its floating gardens.
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Gulmarg :-


Gulmarg boasts Asia's highest and longest cable car project, the Gulmarg Gondola. The two-stage ropeway ferries about 600 people per hour to and from Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearby Afarwat Peak (4,200 m (13,780 ft)). The French company had also built the first phase of the gondola project, connecting Gulmarg to Kongdoori, in 1998.
Gulmarg, India's best ski destination, offers something for everyone. There are plenty of off-piste powder runs (with the risk that goes with them). 2011 saw the arrival of heli-skiing in Gulmarg Resorts close to Gulmarg include: Jildo ski depot (182 km), Malam Jabba (185 km), Solang Valley Ropeway & Ski Centre (322 km), Manali (Himachal Heli-Ski) (326 km), Kufri (403 km)
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Pari Mahal:-


The gardens were established by Prince Dara Shikoh in the mid 1600s on the ruins of a Buddhist monastery. Dara, the son of Emperor Shah Jahan, followed the Qadiri order of Sufi Islam and made the garden for his tutor. The Fairies' Abode is a seven terraced garden located at the top of Zabarwan mountain range over-looking city of Srinagar and south-west of Dal-Lake. .
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Nishat Garden:-


Nishat is a terraced Mughal garden built on the eastern side of the Dal Lake, close to Srinagar in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is the second largest Mughal garden in the Kashmir Valley. The largest in size is the Shalimar Bagh, which is also located on the bank of the Dal Lake. ‘Nishat Bagh’ is Hindustani, which means "Garden of Joy," "Garden of Gladness" and "Garden of Delight.
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Shalimar Bagh:-


Shalimar Bagh, is a Mughal garden linked through a channel to the northeast of Dal Lake, on its right bank located near Srinagar city in the Jammu and Kashmir. Its other names are Shalamar Garden, Shalamar Bagh, Farah Baksh and Faiz Baksh, and the other famous shore line garden in the vicinity is Nishat Bagh. The Bagh was built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur Jahan, in 1619. The Bagh is considered the high point of Mughal horticulture. It is now a public park.
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Shankaracharya Hill:- .



















The Shankaracharya temple is situated in the Srinagar district on the hill known as Takht-e-Suleiman. It is housed at a height of 1100 ft. above surface level of the main city on the hill. The temple is of great importance, not only from the point of view of religion, but also from architectural viewpoint. A high octagonal platform supports the temple..



Nagin Lake:-












if one wants to really get away from the chaotic city life all then nagin is a good place to find a house boat and do it the surroundings are much more serene and isolated than on dal lake. one can rent rowboats from the camping site here - either to simply row around the lake or to look around for a houseboat.



Betab Valley:-















Betaab valley is situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Pahalgam in Anantnag district in India's northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir. The valley got its name from the Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab[1] . The Valley is towards northeast of Pahalgam and falls between Pahalgam and Chandanwadi and is enroute Amarnath Temple Yatra. The valley surrounded by lush green meadows, snow clad mountains and covered with dense vegetation. Tourism:- Betab Valley is a very popular touristic destination. Betaab Valley is also a favorite campsite of travelers as it also serves as a base camp for trekking and further exploration of the mountains[3] . The valley is a walk-able distance from Pahalgam. The crystal clear & chilly water of the stream bubbling down from the snowy hills is a delight; locals here drink this water too. Baisaran and Tulian Lake are few nearby attractions that can be visited .



Hazratbal:-


The Hazratbal Shrine, is a Muslim shrine in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, IndiaThe shrine is situated on the left bank of the Dal Lake, Srinagar and is considered to be Kashmir's holiest Muslim shrine. The shrine is known by many names including Hazratbal, Assar-e-Sharief, Madinat-us-Sani, or simply Dargah Sharif.



Manasbal Lake:-

Manasbal Lake is located in the Jhelum valley, north of Srinagar city in the State of Jammu and Kashmir in IndiaThe large growth of lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) at the periphery of the lake (blooms during July and August) adds to the beauty of the clear waters of the lake. The Mughal garden, called the Garoka, (meaning bay window) built by Nur Jahan overlooks the lake.



Nubhra Valley:-


Nubra Valley) is about 150 km north of Leh, the capital town of Ladakh, India. Local scholars say that its original name was Ldumra (the valley of flowers). The Shyok River meets the Nubra or Siachan River to form a large valley that separates the Ladakh and the Karakoram Ranges. The average altitude of the valley is about 10,000 ft.



Wular Lake:-


Wular Lake (also spelt Wullar), India's largest fresh water lake and one of the largest in Asia, is in Bandipora district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum River. The lake's size varies seasonally from 12 to 100 square miles (30 to 260 square kilometers). Boating, water sports and water ski have recently been launched by the Government of India Tourism in collaboration with Kerala Tourism and J&K Tourism.



Mughal Gardens:-

Mughal gardens are a group of gardens built by the Mughals in the Islamic style of architecture. Some of the typical features include pools, fountains and canals inside the gardens.

BAWE WALI MATA

Bawe Wali Mata (Goddess Mahakali): The Bahu fort today serves as a religious temple is situated on the left bank of the river Tawi. This is perhaps the oldest fort constructed originally by Raja Bahulochan over 3,000 years ago. The temple inside is dedicated to the Goddess Kali popularly known as Bawe wali Mata.
Bawe Wali Mata is the presiding deity of Jammu . Tuesday and Sunday are special days for worship for the devotees. Fort is surrounded by a beautiful terraced garden.
The famous temple of Bawey Wali Mata inside the Bahu Fort is also known as the temple of Mahakali Goddess and is considered second only to Mata Vaishno DevI.

 
The festival is very colourful and the celebration starts with people in large numbers visiting the Temple of Goddess Kali inside Bahu Fort to seek Divine blessings. One can see a large gathering in and around the famous Bahu Fort which is a distinct landmark of Jammu. There are all sorts of entertainment and edibles for the kids and all. For enjoyment there are a number of temporary slides and turning boards organised during the festival. For eating, one can have local ice-creams, kulfi, malai-baraf, cane-sugar juice, gole-gapay, aaloo cholay, kachaloo, and jalaibi etc. There are balloons, cotton candy, and of course the entertainers like monkey walla and snake charmers. It is a treat and a good excursion for the kids