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 Jammu and Kashmir Travel Guide

Capital : Srinagar (Summer), Jammu (Winter)
Area : 222,236 sq km
Clothing's : Summer- Light cottons, Winter- Heavy woolens
Languages : Kashmiri, Hindi, Dogri, Pahari, Ladakhi
Best Season : Throughout the year
Population : 9,535,000 (1998)
Religion : Islam
Best time to visit : April to June (Kashmir Valley), October to March (Jammu Region)
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The Dazzling Crown of India

Resting in the lap of majestic Himalayas, Kashmir is the most beautiful hill station on earth, one has ever come across. This crown of India is justly called the Paradise on Earth. But, today the beautiful land of sparkling snow covered mountain ranges and lush green meadows has been turned into hell by the terrorist organizations.

Kashmir has a facts & fictions, language & literature, art & architecture, culture & customs and religion & ritual that is unique, yet similar to the culture and traditions of the Indian subcontinent. This for all those who are curious for tours to Heaven on Earth - Jammu & kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir, India’s fascinating northernmost state consists of three regions differing in topography and culture. Jammu is abounds with popular temples and secluded forest retreats. Kashmir’s capital city, Srinagar offers fulfilling holidays on the lakes with their shikaras and houseboats.
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Arriving at Jammu & Kashmir

By Flight:
The state has three major civil airports at Srinagar, Jammu, and Ladakh connected to Delhi and other places in the country. Indian Airlines and its subsidiary Alliance Air operate in the Delhi-Chandigarh-Ladakh and Delhi-Jammu-Srinagar routes.
By Railways: Jammu Tawi is the main railhead of Jammu & Kashmir. It is connected to most of the important towns and cities of the country. Moreover, the longest rail route that stretches from Jammu Tawi to Kanyakumari and touches almost all the main cities and towns of the country originates from here.
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By Roadways - One can easily reach Jammu by the National Highway 1A that goes from Punjab and runs through this city, connecting it to the rest of the state, including the capital Srinagar. The state transport corporation runs several buses to most of the big towns and cities in north India.

Tourism in Kashmir

The climate of Jammu region is tropical while Ladakh and Srinagar are chilling. The best season for tours to is April to June for Kashmir Valley and October to March for Jammu . Besides natural splendour, there are many religious sites and other monuments to be seen in and around the valley. Because of infiltration and terrorism, tourism in Kashmir faced a major blow since 1988, but now the condition is improving very fast. Once again Kashmir can be seen bustling with tourists.

Note: All foreigners entering hill station Jammu and Kashmir are required to register their arrival and departure with the Foreigners' Regional Registration Office located at the airport and in the city.

 

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