Gulmarg | Jammu | Leh | Ladakh | Srinagar
Jammu and kashmir blessed with splendid natural beauty is considered as the heaven on Earth. The Northern state of India in the Himalayan region is famous for its snow-capped. Jammu and Kashmir tourism has blossomed thanks to countless beautiful lakes, gardens and natural beauty .
The most important tourist spot in the state is Ladakh region. Famous for its Buddhist monasteries and natural beauty, today Ladakh attracts thousands of tourists every year. The tourist season in Ladakh lasts from May to October. The capital of Ladakh is Leh - famous for its monasteries. There are plenty of hotels in Leh for the tourists. Apart from Leh, tourists can visit the scenic Nubra Valley, Tsomoriri and Pangong Lake or the Kargil region. Adventure travelers will surely enjoy trekking in the Zanskar region of Ladakh.
Jammu and Kashmir is very important pilgrimage destination for Hindus. It is famous for Amarnath Yatra and Vaishno Devi shrine that attracts millions of pilgrims every year. Pilgrimage is the backbone of Jammu and Kashmir tourism.
The most important tourist destinations of state are located in Kashmir valley. Kashmir tourism has been overshadowed by terrorism by Pakistan for decades but in past few years tourists have started to come back in the valley. The popular Kashmir tourist sites are Gulmarg - a world-class ski resort, Pahalgam - the entry point of Amarnath yatra. It is a beautiful town with breathtaking views.
Srinagar, the capital of Kashmir is must visit place. The city is famous for beautiful lakes and gardens. Among very popular with tourists are Dal Lake with its famous houseboats and the Manasbal Lake. Gardens in Srinagar are CheshmaShahi Garden, Nishant Gardens and Shalimar Gardens. The other important attractions in Kashmir are Amarnath caves and Sonamarg. Tourists in Kashmir should not forget to buy local hand-looms and handicrafts.
Jammu also have some important tourist spots. The most famous is the Vaishno Devi shrine. Pantitop, Akhnoor, Jhajjar Kotti, Sanasar, Bhaderwah and Jammu City are other must visit places in Jammu region.
