Tourist Attractions in Jammu & Kashmir

The beauty and charm of Jammu and Kashmir is closely related to the tales and legends. It is basically a group of 3 landscapes which consist of Jammu plains, Kashmir Valley and Ladakh.

The geographical position of the state has resulted in the transformation of this place into some of the uppermost battle fields in this world.

The natives of Jammu and Kashmir are one of the most beautiful and generally silent races in India. The religion of Islam has the most dominance over there and the most spoken language is Urdu.

Jammu and Kashmir tourism is slowly getting a pace in the travel and tourism market after a downfall for various years.

There are numerous attractions to visit in Jammu and Kashmir including temples, lakes, forts and gardens. Some of the very famous attractions are given below:  

Bahu Fort in Jammu

Constructed by Raja Bahulochan initially and then modified by Dogra rulers, it is the most ancient construction in Jammu. The fort is situated on the rocks by the side of Tawi River and is about five kilometers far from Jammu. The fort is covered all around by beautifully developed gardens.

Peer Baba: The most popular pilgrimage of Muslims, devoted to Peer Budhan Ali Shah, a famous Muslim saint. This place witnesses a large number of visitors including Sikhs and Hindus also, beside the Muslims, every Thursday.

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Mubarak Mandi Fort: This famous fort has a combination of Mughal, Gothic and Rajasthani style in its architecture. The most famous part of the fort is the Sheesh Mahal part. There was a pink hall in the fort which has now been transformed into a museum displaying numerous paintings.

Patnitop:  This picnic Spot is located on the highway of Jammu-Srinagar, about 112 kilometers away from the city of Jammu. Generally covered with snow in the winters, it is a perfect spot for winter sports for the tourists.

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Dal Lake: Situated inSrinagar city, Dal Lake is a web of complex waterways. Consisting of a chain of lakes, it anchors some of the most beautiful houseboats and Shikaras.

Shanti Stupa: This is the most striking attraction especially at night as it is decorated with lights all around at that time. Built with the help of Japanese government, the Shanti Stupa is situated at the endmost point of the fort road. The Stupa is great to look from topside view. Jammu and Kashmir has many places that are very famous all over the world and must a visit during a tour to Jammu and Kashmir.