| A jewel glittering atop India, Jammu and Kashmir | | | | hair) is preserved here. |
| is one of the most beautiful destinations in India. | | | | • Pahalgam |
| Often referred to as the 'Switzerland of India', it is | | | | The Pahalgam valley is situated at the confluence |
| the northern extreme of the country. Home to | | | | of the Seshnag Lake and the Lidder River. |
| mighty mountains and lovely glades and forests, | | | | Pahalgam is associated with the annual Amaranth |
| the region is bestowed with abundant of natural | | | | yatra. The region is extremely popular among |
| beauty overflowing from everywhere. Ruled by a | | | | tourists for its outdoor activities like fishing, horse |
| Maharaja Hari Singh in the past, Jammu & | | | | riding, golf and trekking. Tours and travel to |
| Kashmir is made up of many regions but is called | | | | Pahalgam usually offer opportunities for outdoor |
| Jammu & Kashmir because the two most | | | | activities. |
| populous regions in the state are called Jammu | | | | Excursion of Kashmir: |
| and Kashmir. | | | | Achabal |
| Tourist Attraction in Kashmir: | | | | Achabal is situated at a distance of 58 km from |
| • Amar Mahal Museum | | | | the district of Srinagar. Reached via Anantnag, |
| Set in a picturesque setting of Himalayas, Amar | | | | Achabal served as the pleasure retreat of the |
| Mahal Museum and Library, is an epitome of royal | | | | Mughal Empress Nur Jehan. Situated at a height of |
| grandeur and magnificence. It is a repository of | | | | 1,677 m, Achabal is a visual treat for the eyes. |
| books and paintings and attracts art lovers and | | | | Achabal is adorned with one of the best Mughal |
| historians from all over the world. The museum | | | | Gardens in India. The beautifully laid out garden in |
| building forms the major part of the majestic | | | | the Mughal (Persian) style sparkles with a charm |
| Amar Palace, which has a French touch in its | | | | and character, which is quite unique to it. |
| architectural style. | | | | Kokernag |
| • Gulmarg | | | | Situated at a height of 2,020 m, Kokernag is |
| The meadow of Flowers is a world famous | | | | approximately 70 km from the district of |
| tourist spot in the Baramulla Distt of Kashmir. The | | | | Srinagar. Blooming gardens surround this spring, |
| altitude of Gulmarg is 2730 meters. surrounded by | | | | which bubbles at seven places at the foot of the |
| dense forests of tall conifers, Gulmarg is known | | | | forested mountain. The water of Kokernag in |
| for unparalled beauty nad is rated as one of the | | | | Kashmir is believed to have medicinal and |
| matchless tourist spots of the world. It is famous | | | | digestive properties. |
| for Golf hikes and boasts of a beautiful highland | | | | Wullar Lake |
| golf course. It is premier resort for winter sports | | | | Wullar Lake is approximately 60 km from the city |
| in the country. | | | | of Srinagar, between the towns of Bandipore and |
| • Hari Parbat Fort | | | | Sopore. Spreading over an area of 125 km, Wular |
| The Mughal fort situated on the banks of the Dal | | | | Lake is said to be one of the largest fresh water |
| Lake of Srinagar, it is positioned on top of the | | | | lakes in Asia. The Wular Lake of Kashmir changes |
| Sharika Hill. Originally, it was built during the reign | | | | character after every few miles of its course. |
| of Akbar but its present structure owes itself to | | | | The lake serves as a natural flood reservoir for |
| the Afghan governor of Kashmir in the 18th | | | | Jhelum River, draining off the excess water. |
| century. It has a Parvati temple on the western | | | | Yusmarg |
| slope and the Muslim shrines of Khwaja | | | | Yusmarg is approximately 47 km from the |
| Makhdoom Sahib and Akhund Mullah Shah on the | | | | Srinagar and lies in the Badgam district of Jammu |
| southern one. | | | | and Kashmir. The two-hour drive to the place is |
| • Srinagar | | | | an enjoyment in itself. Grassy pastures stretching |
| Srinagar is located in the western part of the | | | | to acres of land, the dense forests full of pine |
| State of Jammu and Kashmir and is famous for | | | | trees, with the backdrop of splendid snow capped |
| its lakes and the charming rows of houseboats | | | | mountains leave you almost speechless. |
| floating on them. It is also known for traditional | | | | How to get there: |
| Kashmiri handicrafts and dry fruits. The Mughal | | | | By Air |
| Gardens are an important tourist attraction. The | | | | Srinagar airport is approximately 14 km from the |
| best time when tourists can seize an opportunity | | | | city. There are daily flights to Srinagar, operated |
| to travel to Srinagar is from June to early | | | | by Indian Airlines (from Delhi, Mumbai and Jammu) |
| November to enjoy the extended summer and | | | | and Jet Airways (from Delhi and Jammu). |
| from December to February in winter. | | | | By Rail |
| • Hazratbal Shrine | | | | Jammu Tawi, approximately 305 km far, is the |
| The Hazratbal Shrine, which is situated on the left | | | | nearest railhead for Srinagar. Trains from Delhi, |
| bank of the famous Dal Lake in Srinagar. This | | | | Calcutta, Pune, Mumbai and other cities arrive at |
| unmatched reverence is anchored in the love and | | | | this station only. During holiday season, when |
| respect for the Prophet Mohammad (peace be | | | | there is a heavy rush for Kashmir, additional trains |
| upon him), whose Moi-e-Muqqadas, (the sacred | | | | operate for and from this station. |