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Tourist Map of Jammu & Kashmir

One of the most coveted tourist sites of India, the state of Jammu and Kashmir is celebrated for its picturesque beauty, placid lakes and tourist hot spots.

Wonderfully running from the plains in the south to the Himalayas in the north, this state is a absolute paradise in terms of natural beauty.

Kashmir is famed for its distinctly natural beauty and has often been referred and noted as the 'Switzerland of the East '.

The core of the rich area is the abundant Vale of Kashmir (known as The Valley), which sits calmly between the Himalayas and the magnificent Pir Panjal mountain range. Here, the climate is totally mild and the soil well watered. Kashmir spreads out in an area of over 222,237 sq. km (85,800 SqMi). Mount Godwin Austen/K2 reaching in over 8,611m and the mighty mount Nanga Parbat (8,123m) found in Northern Kashmir. The majestic Indus and Jhelum River peacefully flows through Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir is hilly mountainous region which are dotted with lakes. This place is undoubtedly the summer destination which offers to the tourists a leisurely or adventurous holiday. The natural beauty of Kashmir Valley can be compared to heavenly beauty.

Nestled in the foothills of the towering Himalayas, Kashmir is a realm of flowers, fruits, springs, lakes and trees. The sheer natural beauty of Dal Lake is quite inviting. The tourist map of Jammu and Kashmir includes all must see places such as Gulmargh, Ladakh, Zangla, Zanskar, Vaishno Devi temple, Patnitop, Srinagar, Leh, Jammu, etc.

The land of Jammu and Kashmir also has lots of rivers. To name them are Chenab, Jehlum, Indus and Ravi. The breathtaking views of the houseboats on the Dal Lake during your visit to Srinagar will be an awe-inspiring experience. The enthralling and adventurous wildlife in Jammu and Kashmir is the must do adventure. Dachigam National Park is located at the close vicinity of Srinagar.

This park has upper and lower section. It is very essential to know the fact that the capital of the state Jammu & Kashmir during summer is Srinagar and during winter is Jammu. Apart from various adventurous tours Jammu and Kashmir has various festivals to celebrate and to take part in. One of the special festivals is Makar Sankranti. During this festival people take dips in the holy rivers and ‘Havan Yagnas’ light up nearly every house and temple in Jammu. On this special occasion a dance called ‘Chajja’ is also performed.

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