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Jammu and Kashmir Tours
Area : 105 sq km
Altitude : 1,730 m
Climate : Summers – 29.5 deg C to 10.6 deg C
Winters : 7.3 deg C to1.9 deg C
Rainfall : 52.9 cm
Population : 930,136 (2001 Census)
Best Time to Visit : March to October
Airports : Srinagar, Jammu and Leh
Clothing : Spring and autumn – Light woolens
Summer : Cotton
Winter : Heavy woolens
Languages: Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi and English
Religions: Islam and Hinduism
Currency: Rupees
Major Festivals: Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Zoha, Lohri, Baisakhi and Navratri
Major Fairs: Jhiri Mela, Bahu Mela, Mansar Food and Craft Mela, Pumandal Mela and Chaitre Chaudash
Tourist Attractions: Dal Lake, Nagin Lake, Houseboats, Mughal Gardens, Dachigam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahalgam, Patnitop, Charar-I-Sharif, Shankracharya, Hazratbal, etc.
Jammu Kashmir Cultural Tour
Duration : 07 Night / 08 Days
Destination : Delhi - Srinagar - Sonamarg - Pahalgam - Gulmarg - Srinagar - Jammu
Destination : Delhi - Srinagar - Sonamarg - Pahalgam - Gulmarg - Srinagar - Jammu
Fairs and Festivals in Jammu Kashmir
Festivals of Jammu and Kashmir prove to be the real reflection of the state to the outside world. The state perfectly epitomizes the phrase 'unity in diversity'. The state of J&K has three major regions, Jammu that has majority Hindu population, Kashmir that is dominated by Muslims and Ladakh, a pure Buddhist area. The fairs and festivals of the state bring out the colorful way of living that prevails in the state and the brotherhood that is there among different communities. Every festival here is celebrated by people of all religion together which is a welcome to see in a world torn apart by wars and rifts. The celebration and enthusiasm that permeates the Jammu and Kashmir atmosphere during these festivals is something that can be felt nowhere else on earth.
Tourist Attraction in Jammu Kashmir
The main tourist attraction in Jammu, a major city, includes Gauri Kund, Bahu Fort & Gardens, Purmandal, Mansar Lake while the capital city, Srinagar, attracts tourist with its Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Pari Mahal, Chashma Shahi, Awantipur and Martand. Besides the two cities, there are several places in the state to attract tourists as well as pilgrims from all across the country. Even the tourists from abroad intends to visit the state over and over again spell bound with its enchanting beauty. Famous for its mountains, lakes, shikaras, apple orchards, woolen clothes, handicrafts Jammu and Kashmir is truly a heaven on earth.
Lakes in Jammu Kashmir
Nature has showered Jammu and Kashmir with many gifts and probably the best in India. And the most scintillating of all are the numerous lakes that sparkle like diamond on the face of this state. The lakes have become the greatest tourist attraction in Jammu and Kashmir due to their exceptional beauty and astounding serenity.
Dal Lake, Nagin Lake, Mansar Lake, Wular Lake, Mansbal Lake
Dal Lake, Nagin Lake, Mansar Lake, Wular Lake, Mansbal Lake
Glimpses of Kashmir
Duration : 04 Nights/05 Days
Destination : Srinagar - Gulmarg - Sonmarg
Destination : Srinagar - Gulmarg - Sonmarg
Kashmir Paradise on Earth
Duration : 6 Nights / 7 Days
Destination : Srinagar - Gulmarg - Pahalgam
Destination : Srinagar - Gulmarg - Pahalgam
Dreamland Kashmir
Duration : 4 Nights / 5 Days
Destination : Delhi - Srinagar- Gulmarg - Pahalgam
Destination : Delhi - Srinagar- Gulmarg - Pahalgam
Heavenly Kashmir Tour
Duration : 07 Nights / 08 Days
Destination : Srinagar - Kargil - Leh -Delhi
Destination : Srinagar - Kargil - Leh -Delhi
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