JAMMU & KASHMIR – HEAVEN ON EARTH

Jammu & Kashmir is popularly known as Heaven on Earth.  The land is blessed with natural beauty. You will come across lush green pastures, snow clad mountain tops, thick alpine forests, orchards and flower filled valleys. This exquisite beauty is a delight to all visitors and nature lovers.

It is said that in the seventeenth century the Mughal emperor Jahangir was mesmerized with the beauty of the valley of Kashmir  and made this statement, “If paradise is anywhere on earth, its here, its here, its here”.

From time immemorial Jammu & Kasmir has been a sought after tourist destination for Indian and mainly foreign visitors. The scenic beauty , bright sunny mountains, vast range of flowers at each location makes the land a real treat for the eyes. The land has inspired several poets to release their thoughts through wonderful poems and lyrics.

Some of the most famous and cherished tourist spots of Jammu & Kashmir are:

Srinagar

Srinagar  is also known as the ‘City of Lakes’ . It is the summer capital of the state. The weather is very pleasant and it contains the world famous Dal Lake . The other major attractions are Hazratbal Shrine , Jama Masjid and the Mughal Gardens.

Pahalgam

Pahalgam is one of the most beautiful valleys in the land of Jammu & Kashmir. The main tourist spots are Pahalgam wildlife sanctuary  and the trekking routes.

Gulmarg

Gulmarg is one of the most popular tourist spot in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. The natural beauty of the place is mesmerizing and you will be wanting to capture many moments in your life in the beautiful environment. The other major attractions are Ski resort and the world’s highest Golf course.

Dal lake

The Dal Lake is a world famous lake in Srinagar, Dal Lake is connected to a number of other lakes in the valley. Numerous wooden house boats ply to facilitate the needs of the tourists. During the winter season the lake sometimes freezes over. The lake has some interesting flora and fauna. The flowers include lotus flower, water lillies and water chestnuts. The beauty is unparallel to any other place on earth.

Leh Palace

Leh Palace is one of the major attractions in Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir. This 9 storey palace was built in 17th century for King Singge Namgyal. Leh Palace was the home of the royal family until they were exiled to Stok in the 1830s. Today this palace is a branch of Indian Government’s archaeological conservation organization. There is a Victory Tower above the palace, at the top of the Namgyal hill. Located on the edge of a hill, it resembles a miniature version of the Potola in Lhasa, Tibet.

Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid in Srinagar is one of the oldest mosques in Kashmir. It is situated in the old city. The attractions of the Jamia Masjid of Srinagar, Kashmir include beautiful Indo-Saracenic architecture, a magnificent courtyard and 370 wooden pillars. The uniqueness of this mosque is the peace and tranquility inside it, standing out against the hustle of the old bazaars around it. Thousands of Muslims assemble at the mosque every Friday to offer their prayers.

Mughal Garden

Mughal Garden is believed to be laid by Nur Jahan, wife of Jahangir in 1620 A.D. It is situated about 62 Km south of Srinagar. It is watered by an ancient and once sacred spring from the adjacent hillside. Fountains in water channels spray and splash and cascades tumble presenting a romantic view. All its pavilions are Kashmiri in character. Achabal is located at the foot of a forested hill, 8 km from Anantnag and 56 km from Srinagar. The variety of flowers and the patterns of arrangement are a visual delight

Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip garden

Tulip garden was previously named as Model Floriculture Centre, Sirajbagh. Situated on the foothills of Zabarwan Hills with an overview of picturesque world famous Dal Lake. This garden was conceived, conceptualized and created by Mr. Ghulam Nabi Azad, the then Chief Minister, J&K in the year 2006-07. Main aim of this garden is to boost floriculture and advance tourism in Kashmir Valley. It is a latest addition to the panoramic view of Jammu & Kashmir. A must see location.