| Jammu and Kashmir
is the 6th largest state in India-including the area occupied by Pakistan and China. The
crown of India lies in the extreme north of the country and is bounded on three sides by
China, Afghanistan and Pakistan. The entire State is almost
mountainous, broken by streches of valley and dotted with mountain lakes.It is called the
"Tourist Paradise on earth". The state is studded with a number
of hill stations which are refreshing cool in summer. They offer to the tourists a
leisurely or adventurous holiday amidst breath-taking scenery. The state has a very rich
history and a distinct culture where people of all faiths live in perfect harmony. The
state also have a unique feature of having some of the most sacred Temples, Mosques,
Monasteries, and Caves.
Languages:
Dogri, Kashmiri.
Famous for:
Apples and Tourism.
Places of Interest in Jammu and
Kashmir:
- Amarnath-Major
Pilgrim center, Emerald Lake frozen till June.
- Dras-Coldest
place in Asia.
- Gulmarg-The
Meadow of Flowers, Holiday resort, Golf, Winter Sports.
- Jammu-Temples,
Palaces, Art Gallery, Fort, Tombs, Museum, Winter Capital of State.
- Kargil-Base for
Trekking, Mountaineering and visiting Monasteries, Orchars.
- Leh: Palaces,
nearby Buddhist monasteries, Mosque, highest Airport an Golf Course in the World,
Handicrafts, cuisine, Trekking.
- Pahalgam: Holiday
resort, Fishing nearby Picnic spots and Saffron fields.
- Sonamarg:
"Meadows of Gold", Flowers, Lakes, Camping site.
- Srinagar-Lakes,
Gardens, Temples, Mosques, Handicrafts.
- Vaishnodevi:
Hindu pilgrim center.
- Major Towns:
Jammu, Srinagar, Leh.
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