Jammu and Kashmir offers you spectacular
geographical beauty, magnificent palaces and monuments, and
diverse arts and crafts, to provide you a truly world class
experience while visiting this immensely beautiful state of
India.
The region of Jammu constitutes the
southernmost unit of the state of Jammu & Kashmir. The city
of Jammu, the winter capital of the state, is the epicenter of
all socio-economic activities in the Jammu region. Physically,
the region of Jammu is not homogenous as the terrain condition
and geo-climatic environment changes from place to place.
Jammu region is home to several ethnic
communities which follow traditional life-styles with distinctive
cultures of their own, these includes the Dogras, the Gujjars,
the Bakkarwals, and the Gaddis.
Jammu has a large number of temples,
religious shrines, and palaces. The most important pilgrimage
centre is the shrine of Mata Vaishnodeviji situated in the
Trikuta hills at a distance of 60 kms from Jammu. Peer Khoh is a
cave shrine famous for the naturally formed Shiva lingam in the
cave. Ranbireshwar Temple is a Shiva temple, while Raghunath
Temple is dedicated to Lord Rama.
Kashmir, the paradise on earth, is picturesquely located
amidst two major Himalayan ranges, the Great Himalayan Range and
the Pir Panjal. In the heart of Kashmir Valley is Srinagar,
located at an altitude of 1,730 m above sea level.
Kashmir is a land of spectacular
natural beauty and a smooth Shikara ride in the serene water of
Dal Lake further enhances the joy of exploring these majestic
surroundings. Srinagar has a large number of tourist attractions,
to make your tour a memorable affair. Some of the prominent
attractions here are, beautiful Mughal Gardens like Chesmashahi,
Nishat and Shalimar, the famous Hazratbal mosque, the temple of
goddess Sharika, the shrine of Muslim saint Makhdoorn Sahib, and
the historic Sikh Gurudwara Chatti Padshahi.
In winter, you can enjoy adventure
sports activities like skiing, luging, sledge riding, and much
more.
A major attraction in Kashmir is their
traditional art and crafts, especially Kashmiri carpets, in both
wool and silk with Persian design, jewellery boxes, mirror
frames, intricately carved walnut wood furniture, beautiful
woollen shawls, and much more.