Must Visit Destinations in Jammu & Kashmir

October 9, 2012 by Erco Travels 4 Comments

The province of Jammu & Kashmir is divided into three major regions, which include Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Ladakh. Since the time of Mughal Emperors, the land is acquiring the highest footfall because of its breathtaking view and myriad ranges of attractions. Exploring every nook and corner of the region is quite challenging and even time taking; therefore, tourists like to visit Jammu & Kashmir in some intervals of time.

The mouth-watering cuisines, warm hospitality, luxurious houseboat riding and thrilling games in the heart of Jammu & Kashmir are enough to block your eyes in a single view. This snowy paradise on the earth is the most preferred place for the tourist, where they can spend a memorable summer holiday. The beautiful temples and ashrams of Jammu region are the home of Buddhist pilgrims where a flow of devotees can be seen throughout the year. One of the famous shrines of devotees is Vaishno Devi, which is enclosed under the cave.

Srinagar

The summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir can be best visited during the month from March to October. Dal Lake, popularly known for houseboat riding reflects the true Himalayan beauty. The magnificent view of three Mughal Gardens namely Shalimar Bagh, Nishant Bagh and Chashm-E-Shahi; situated on the bank of Dal Lake boast the beauty of the place, which are built according to the Mughal architectural style. A tour to Srinagar can never be completed without seeing the breathtaking view of Pari Mahal. The Mahal illuminates at night and can be seen from most of the part of the capital.

Gulmarg

In Kashmir, you can explore the vivid view of the snow-capped mountain, Gulmarg. In the snow covered peaks of Gulmarg, you can best-practice skiing in the month from November to February. During your Gulmarg tour, you can also visit Gulmarg Bioreserve, which is famous for some of the endangered species like avifauna, musk deer, Leopard, Hangul, etc. The region is covered by world’s highest Gondola, which will take you to Kongdor from Gulmarg through seven springs.

Pahalgam

The hilly province of Pahalgam, allows you to visit the holy shrine of Amarnath. Here, you can also find numbers of activities to do such as white-water rafting, alpine skiing; forest walks, golfing, etc. which you must experience during your tour to Kashmir. The scenic beauty and the wonderful climate of Pahalgam, always gives inspiration to authors and the natural lovers to find a new direction of thinking. Pahalgam wild life sanctuary is one another attraction of Pahalgam which you must visit during your Kashmir tour.

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