Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir is a state of India. It holds a special place around the world for its natural beauty. Jammu and Kashmir basically shares its borders in three areas i.e. it includes Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Ladakh. Jammu and Kashmir is a popular tourist attraction, so tourists can come here anytime to spend their holiday. Apart from the nature lovers, this place holds a special position in the heart of the enthusiasts engaged in adventure activities. The famous Mughal Emperor Jahangir, was always called the lion of this place. The emperor believed that if there is a paradise on earth then it is right here. Kashmir is one of the most beautiful places of the world, along with its magnificent mountain ranges, crystal clear stream, temple, glacier, and gardens make this place magnificent.Dal Lake |
➤Languages of Jammu and Kashmir
The official
language of the state of Jammu and Kashmir is Urdu which is written in Persian
script and is widely spoken in the entire state. Other languages spoken in
the state include Kashmiri, Urdu, Dogri, Pahari, Balti, Ladakhi, Gojri, Shina
and Pashto.
➤Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and
Kashmir is a major tourist destination in India, where Srinagar is considered
as the summer capital and Jammu as winter capital. The Pir Panjal mountain
range and the Himalaya set four moons increases the beauty of the state and
this place is a must-go place for adventure enthusiasts, nature lovers and
pilgrims.
There are
the Amar Mahal Museum and the Dogra Art Museum in Jammu which are popular among
art lovers and every art lover will definitely want to go here once. Religious
destinations include Vaishno Devi, Dargah Garib Shah, Bahu Temple, Ziarat Baba
Budhan Shah, Shiv Khori and Peer Kho Cave Temple. Clear blue water, mountain,
lake and pleasant climate are one of the most important features of the Valley
of Kashmir. Apples and cherry gardens, shikara riding, houseboats and Kashmiri
handicrafts make the beauty of this place even more unique and attractive.
Here many
major mosques and temples like Hazratbal Shrine, Jama Masjid, Charar-i-Sharief,
Kheer Bhawani Temple, Martand Sun Temple and Shankaracharya temple make the
state a major pilgrimage site. The tourists coming here must visit Nishat Bagh,
Shalimar Bagh and the Chashme-Shahi Garden, who represent the prosperity of the
last Mughal empire.
Here places
like Pahalgam, Sonmarg, Patnitop, Dras, Gulmarg and Kargil are famous for their
natural beauty. Dal Lake and Nigeen Lake are among the famous lakes here. Also,
tourists coming here can see various National Parks and Dachigam Wildlife
Sanctuary located in Kashmir, Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve, Hemis National Park
and Overa Aru Wildlife Sanctuary etc.
This state
provide a great opportunity to those people who want to engage in things like
hiking, mountaineering adventure games, trekking, rafting, skiing and other
adventures. These cities coming under Jammu and Kashmir Patnitop, Gulmarg and
Kishtwar have a special significance throughout the world for adventure sports
and activities.
Ladakh is
well-known around the world for its many ancient monasteries, palaces and many
trekking opportunities. Here is the famous controversial Pangong lake. Ladakh
in the state is also known for its culture and natural beauty and every year a
large number of tourists come here and are fascinated by its beauty.
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➤Weather of Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and
Kashmir can be visited anytime, however, the best time to visit this place is
between the months of March and October. During this time the climate is
pleasant and it is also an ideal time of site seeing. Most of the state is
covered with snow during the winter i.e December to March, while tourists
coming here can also enjoy ice sports. If the tourists coming here want to
travel to Ladakh then they plan to go to Ladakh in the summer because Ladakh's
weather is very hard in winters.
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