Jammu & Katra (Vaishno
Devi)
The city of Jammu is rightly known as the city of
temples. Jammu has come to be known for the
numerous holy places in and around the city. The temples
of Jammu overshadow all of its other attraction like
palaces, forts, forests, etc. On one hand is Bahu Mata
(Kali Mata), the presiding deity of Jammu, while on the
other hand is the Dargah of Peer Budhan Ali Shah that is
revered by the people of Jammu.
Katra a small town which is 48kms from Jammu enjoys its
reputation for being the starting point or the base camp
for undertaking the auspicious trip to the holy shrine
of Mata Vaishno Devi, the one of most revered
Hindu pilgrimages which is reached after an ordeal of
trodding along a 13km long footpath
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Patnitop
Patnitop, a beautiful hill resort of the Kashmir valley,
is situated at a distance of 112 km from Jammu. Hovering
above a beautiful plateau and encircled by dense
forests, it is located at a height of 2024 m. Some of
the main attractions of Patnitop, Kashmir are delightful
picnic spots, serene walks and magnificent views of the
mountains forming the backdrop of the Chenab basin.
Patnitop hill station wears a thick coat of white snow
in winters. A number of snow games like skiing add to
the charm of the hill resort in winters.
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Srinagar
Srinagar, the capital of Kashmir as a population of half
a million .it is called the valley of the holly scents (pirwari)
mosques, temples, churches & Sufi scents passing through
mughal gardens, forts leads you to thousand years of
history.
Situated on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary
of the famous Indus River, the city of Srinagar is a
heavenly abode on earth with numerous lakes and large
expanses of green valleys spread throughout. The Jhelum
River runs through the city and the valley, emptying in
the Wular Lake. The city at 876 km north of Delhi is
famous for its nine ancient bridges, linking the two
parts of the city.
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Sonamarg
Sonamarg means a meadow of gold. A tranquil valley set
amongst glaciers and placid lakes, it has flower-laden
meadows, panoramic views of the snow-covered Himalayan
peaks and a number of trekking and hiking trails.
Situated in the western part of the state of Jammu and
Kashmir, it is set an altitude of 2740 m above sea level
and is surrounded by the Himalayas. 80 km Srinagar.
Sonamarg has alpine weather conditions with mild and
pleasant summers from April to June and chilly winters
from November to February accompanied by heavy snowfall.
Surrounded by some of the highest mountain ranges of the
world, the sparkling snowcapped mountains reflect the
golden rays of the sun to give Sonamarg its name. One
can see magnificent views of snow-clad ranges and
attractive meadows enroute while going to Sonamarg from
Srinagar. Wonders of the nature abound in Sonamarg in
its quiet meadows and flower-carpeted fields.
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Gulmarg
Gulmarg is meadow of flowers, legendary beauty, prime
location and proximity to Srinagar naturally make it one
of the premier hill resorts in the country. It is
located in the Baramulla district of Kashmir at an
altitude of 2,730 m. Gulmarg is 56 km southwest from the
capital city of Srinagar and is close to the
Indo-Pakistan border. A huge cup-shaped lush green
meadow, Gulmarg looks like something out of a fantasy,
and in spring, the green meadows are dotted with
colourful bluebells, daisies, forget-me-nots and
buttercups. Surrounding them are snow-capped mountains,
and on a clear day, one can see all the way to Nanga
Parbat in one direction and Srinagar in another. Come
December, and the luxuriant green slopes of Gulmarg are
blanketed with snow, forming some of the finest natural
slopes for ski runs of all levels. It is during this
time that Gulmarg acquires a new persona — the country’s
premier heli-skiing resort.
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Pahalgam
Pahalgam is probably the most popular hill resort in the
Kashmir valley. Since it is rather lower than Gulmarg
the nighttime temperatures do not drop so low and it has
the further advantage of the beautiful Lidder River
running right through the town. Pahalgam is situated at
the junction of the Aru and Sheshnag Rivers and
surrounded by soaring, fir-covered mountains with bare,
snow-capped peaks rising behind them. The Aru flows down
from the Kolahoi glacier beyond Lidderwat while the
Sheshnag from glaciers along the great Himalayan. At the
confluence of the streams flowing from the river Lidder
and Sheshnag Lake, Pahalgam was once a humble shepherd's
village with breathtaking views. Now it Kashmir's
premier resort, cool even during the height of summer.
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