JAMMU AND KASHMIR (Paradise on Earth)

Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost Union Territory of India. It is situated in the Himalayan Mountains. Jammu and Kashmir is situated on the top most part of the country. The majestic Himalayan Mountain in Jammu and Kashmir represents the jaw-dropping supremacy, beauty and opulence of Nature. The lush green valleys are a rare spectacle to behold. The beautiful gardens built by the Mughals are one of the major attractions of Jammu and Kashmir. Another major attraction of this state is the picturesque lakes and the house boats. These are considered as the most interesting aspect of Jammu and Kashmir tourism. Due to its striking geographical locations, adventure sports are a big rage here.     

Jammu and Kashmir consists of three regions: Jammu, valley of Kashmir and Ladakh. Kashmir is famous for its beautiful and picturesque mountainous landscape, Jammu’s numerous temples attract thousands of Hindu pilgrims every year. Ladakh, also known as “Little Tibet” or “The Hermit City”, is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and Buddhist culture.

Jammu and Kashmir is embedded with stunning green landscapes, beautiful Mountains, Rivers, Streams, Snow Deserts and verdant Forests that are home to a variety of flora and fauna species. This “paradise on Earth” is famous worldwide for its mesmerizing and enchanting beauty.

It is abundant with natural resources and blessed with a pleasing salubrious climate that lures tourists to its abode. Jammu and Kashmir is abound with a number of national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and forest reserves that are enclosed with large hectares of heavily forested areas within the lowlands of the Himalayan mountains and wetlands of the region. Dotted with monasteries, shrines, mosques and temples, Jammu and Kashmir has a spiritual appeal apt for pilgrim tours.  

The lifestyle of the people of Jammu and Kashmir is completely different. The food they eat, the costumes they wear, the languages they speak is all different and unique. Ladakh region shows a strong resemblance of Tibet in all things. Due to such confluence of many cultures, religions and ethnic groups, Jammu and Kashmir has been appropriately described as the heart of Asia.