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Jammu & Kashmir
JAMMU
In the gentle foothills ofmthe Himalays is the town of Jammu-once
capital of a royal principality,now the inter capital of the state of
Jammu&Kashmir.It is the entry point to this beautiful state and the
base for a pilgrimage to the famous temple of Vaishno Devi and to the
other little shrines that dot this area.
Places of Interest
Raghunath Temple,Ranbireshwar Temple,Bahu Fort,Amar Mahal Palace,Dogra
Art Gallery,Vaishno Devi Temple.
Access
Connected by rail and to all parts of the country.Jammu is linked directly
by air to Srinagar (293 km),Delhi (586 km),Chadigarh (363 kms) and Amritsar.
SRINAGAR
The city of lakes, Srinagar nestles in the heart of one of the
loveliest areas of the country,hte beautiful Kashmir Valley.The Jhelum
River and the Dal Lake - a series of interconnected lakes and waterways
make Srinagar a visual delight.Splendid formal gardens laid out by the
Mughul emperors for their enjoyment, are beautifully mainained.Houseboats
on the lake are an exciting alternative to the more traditional hotels.
Srinagar is also a take-off point for some of Kashmir's hill stations
and a base for a variety of activities that range from treking and mountaineering
to fishing, golf and skiing.
Places of Interest
The Dal Lake,Shalimar Bagh,Nishat Bagh and Chasma Shashi, Pather Masjid,Hazratbal
Mousue,Temple of Shankaracharya, Hari Parbat Frt.
Access
Jammu is the nearest railhead (293 kms). Srinagar is linked by air to
Delhi (876 kms),Jammu,Chandigarh,Amritsar and Mumbai. It is connected
by road to Jammu,Leh(434 kms),Kargil (204 kms),Gulmarg (52 kms),Pahalgam
(96 kms) and to all parts of the state.
PAHALGAM
Just 96 kms from Srinagar,located on the beautiful River Lidder is pahalgam.Surrounded
by hill stops covered with groves of pine,with the snow-capped peaks
providing a scenic backdrop,Pahalgam is an ideal base for trejs into
the interiors.
Places of Interest
Amarnath,Chandanwari,Shehnag,Panchtarni,Kolahoi Glacier, Phirilasan,Tarsar
Lake,Marsar Lake,Tulian Lake.
Access
Pahalgam is linked by road to Srinagar and Jammu.
GULMARG
With pretty views and green undulaing country, Gulmarg is a popular
sking resort and a good base for treks. Afine golf course- the highest
in the country (2730 m) is an added attraction.
Places of Interest
Alpather Lake, Khilanmarg.
Access
linked by road to Srinagar.
LEH
Ladakh, the northern- most distict of kashmir, in the rain shadow
of the Himalayan ranges is distinctly different- a vast cold desert,
where the snow- fed streams provide the main source of water forhabitation
and cultvation. leh, its capital, once a major link on the "Silk
Route" is located in a fertile valley that has several spectacular
Buddhist monasteries.
Places of Interest
Alchi Gompa, Hemis Gompa, Thikse Monastery, Shey Palace, Leh palace,
Stok palace.
KARGIL
Amajor town in Ladakh, Kargil is located on the Srinagar- Leh route.
It is an ileal base for an exploration of the remote Zanskar region.
Access
Leh is connected by rir and road to Srinagar. It is also linked
by road to Manali in Himachal Pradesh.
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