Jammu and Kashmir

Experience the paradise of snow-clad mountains, serene lakes, and breathtaking valleys perfect for a peaceful and scenic holiday.

Popularly known as the “Paradise on Earth”, Jammu and Kashmir is famous for its scenic splendor, snow-capped mountains, plentiful wildlife, exquisite monuments, hospitable people and local handicrafts. Nestled in the Himalayan, Pir Panjal and Karakoram Mountain ranges are renowned for their natural beauty and gentle people. Jammu and Kashmir are dotted with the most beautiful mountain peaks, massive glaciers, splendid monasteries, blue lakes, rivers, forests, verdant meadows and tall pine trees. While sports like Skiing, golf, trekking, river rafting, paragliding, camping make the trip to Jammu and Kashmir more adventurous, Amarnath and VaishnoDevi attract a large number of pilgrims every year. Dal Lake, Kashmir Valley, Gulmarg, Mughal Gardens are some of the major attractions of the state. The unparalleled beauty and charm of the state and the sweetness of the residents will remain etched in your memory forever.

Jammu

The Winter Paradise of North India

Explore snow valleys, sparkling lakes, and breathtaking Himalayan beauty.

“Paradise on the Earth” the state is world famous for its scenic splendour, snow-capped mountains, plentiful wildlife, hospitable people and local handicraft.

How To Reach Jammu ?

By Air

Jammu has a domestic airport which is well connected to Amritsar, Delhi, Srinagar, Leh

By Train

The nearest rail junction in Jammu is located within the city and is known as Jammu Tawi. This railhead is linked to most of the Indian cities like Delhi, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, Mumbai and Trivandrum. Some of the popular trains that run to and from the railway station are Jammu Rajdhani, Uttar S Kranti, Jhelum Express, Andaman Express, Himgiri Express, Swarak Express and Himsagar Express.

Places to visit in Jammu

Kashmir Your Dream Destination in the Himalayas

Discover the perfect blend of spirituality and natural beauty in Jammu.

A testimony to its rich history and culture, the city of Jammu holds many glorious tales within its forts, palaces, and temples. Jammu is located on the banks of the river Tawi and is surrounded by magnificent mountains and lush green forests.

How To Reach Kashmir ?

By Air

By Train

Kashmir does not have a direct railway station in Srinagar. The nearest major railhead is Jammu Tawi, well-connected to cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bengaluru. From Jammu, you can reach Kashmir by taxi, bus, or private car (approx. 7–8 hours).

Places to visit in Kashmir

SRINAGAR

Have a glimpse on a beautiful city Srinagar in next few slides.

BEST TIME TO VISIT MUGHAL GARDENS

An ideal time to pay a visit to the Mughal Gardens of Srinagar is between October and June because during October to March as the place is chilly and a perfect place to spend some time for snow lovers. During April to June, the climate of Srinagar is amazing, and the Tulip festival which is regarded as colourful festival there is also organized during April.

TULIP GARDEN

Dubbed the largest tulip garden in Asia, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden is one of the must-visit places in Srinagar that sits at the foothills of ZabarwanMountain. A seven-terraced garden is known for its 48 varieties of tulip flowers which not only interest the adult members of the family but the kids too. The garden also has several types of other flowers like daffodils, hyacinths, roses, narcissus and other ornamental plants. The water channel running through the terraces adds more charm to the place and makes it a perfect place for romantic couples who can get some memorable pictures clicked here. Sprawling in 30-hectares of land, this major tourist site in Srinagar comes to life during the spring season when the Tulip Festival is held.

SHANKARACHARYA TEMPLE

Shankaracharya Temple is an ancient temple that finds its origin in the 4th century. Shankaracharya Temple lies at a height of 1100 feet above surface level of the city. The structure of the temple boasts about the architectural style of those times. However, many additions and changes have been made to the original structure. Erected on a high octagonal platform, the temple can be reached by a flight of steps. The fencing walls of the steps have some inscriptions on them. Inside the temple, there is a Persian inscription that dates back to period of Shahjahan. To visit a temple one need to climb min.243 steps. The top of the temple affords a mesmerizing view of the valley below

SONAMARG

Sonamarg is a picturesque hill station in Jammu and Kashmir, located 80km north-east of Srinagar. At an elevation of around 2800 km from sea level, Sonamarg is known for its snow-laden fields, surrounded by majestic glaciers and serene lakes which casts subtle spells on the travelers. Sonamarg is enveloped by the great Himalayan glaciers –KolhoiGlacier and MachoiGlacier -and gives rise to the famous Three Sisters of Kashmir Valley. Towering over this charming hill town are the peaks like KolhoiPeak, Amarnath Peak, MachoiPeak and SirbalPeak which makes Sonamarg a popular place for adventure sports tourism. The Sonamarg Valley is divided into two halves by the Thajiwas range -on one side is the fir-covered Thajiwas spur popular for its camping site. The other side houses some stunning waterfalls and the Thajiwas glacier which is the prime attraction of this place. Sonamarg has ancient importance because it was a gateway on the ancient Silk Road that connects Kashmir with China.

GULMARG

Located at 51km from the capital city Srinagar, Gulmarg-“Meadow of Flowers” is a hill station situated in the Pir-Pinjalrange in the Western Himalayas and lies within the boundaries of Gulmarg Wildlife sanctuary. The natural meadows of Gulmarg, which are covered with snow in winters, allow the growth of wild flowers such as daisies, forget-me-nots and buttercups during spring and summer. They are interspersed by enclosed parks and small lakes and surrounded by forests of green pine and fir.

The best time to visit Gulmarg is dependent on the kind of vacation the travellerseeks. This destination satiates every case of wanderlust, catering to varied types of travel activities. The months from March to June are the warmest months of the year, thus providing travellersan opportunity to enjoy activities that involve the natural greenery of the area. The months through October to February are the coldest months in Gulmarg and bring snowfall and extreme winters and are more suited to winter sports and such snow-related activities. The months through July to September bring in the monsoon, the monsoon here is relatively light and make for a pleasant climatic setting.

PAHALGAM

Pahalgam, the jewel of the picturesque Liddarvalley located at an altitude of 2130 m above sea level amidst the great Himalayan range. Pahalgam also known as the “Valley of Shepherds”, is 95 km east of Srinagar in the Anantnag District of Kashmir. Pahalgam is a part of Asia’s only saffron growing area. One can see the saffron plants in full bloom in the month of October & November.Pahalgam, withits breathtaking beauty and incredible landscape that is dotted with meadows, valleys, dense forests of pine and conifer, lakes, snow capped peaks provides just the perfect background for shooting a film and no wonder then, that it is highly sought after. Several movies have been shot in this beautiful region.

Major attractions in Pahalgam & nearby are AvantipuraRuins, MartandSurya Temple, Baisara, Aru Valley, BetabValley, Chandanwari.

OFFBEAT DESTINATIONS IN KASHMIR

In the 15th century, Emperor Jahangir uttered these famous lines —“Agar firdausbar roo-e zameenast, Hameenast-o, hameenast-o, hameenast.” It translates to this –If there is ever a heaven on earth, it’s here, it’s here, it’s here.

He was talking about Kashmir…!! This is, of course, not a lone sentiment. In fact, we get to hear about the breathtaking beauty of Kashmir on a regular basis from tourist.

Kashmir is not only known for a few extensively explored travel spots like Pahalgam, Gulmarg or Sonmargbut also the places which are not known to the tourists and to the world till a few decades back.

The real magic is in the enchanted tiny hamlets of Kashmir where tourists breathe a degree of renovating warmth as it is untouched by the evil effects of population burst and pollution.

It is a world where skies are not cut into the lanes and slices by overhead power lines. Yes, the lesser-known Kashmir is the real magic which makes the sightseeing more interesting and blissful for tourists all over the world.

WHAT TO BUY IN KASHMIR?

Dotted with mesmerizing natural beauty, historical monuments and extravagant culture and tradition, Kashmir is also a popular shopping haven. If you are wondering about the kind of products that you can buy from Srinagar -well, then we would suggest that you should look out for handicrafts with wooden carving and products made out of walnut wood. You can also check the handloom line that flaunts the remarkable Kashmiri embroidery, which when worn, renders an elegant look to the overall appearance. There are also pretty papier macheproducts which you would swoon a thousand time over.