Over the years, Jammu and Kashmir
has been considered as one of the chief tourist spots in northern India. The
place gives you a heavenly feeling due to its cool and enjoyable climate and
its charming landscapes. The climate of the place remains pleasant throughout
the year, making it an ideal destination for summer vacation. The place is also
a home to some of the highest and most gorgeous parts of Himalayas. Here is a
list of some of the chief tourist destinations of Jammu and Kashmir-
Srinagar
Srinagar, the summer capital of
Jammu and Kashmir is perfectly located in the centre of Kashmir Valley. The
literal meaning of this place is ‘the city of wealth and abundance’ in
Sanskrit. Srinagar is situated on the banks of the river Jhelum, encircled by
stunning lakes like Dal, Nagin and Anchar, whose clear glimmering waters will
make you mesmerized. It offers you a poetic scene with beautiful houseboats
cruising along the picturesque Dal Lake with the towering Himalayan snow
covered mountains in the background.
The place attracts tourists throughout the year to enjoy its scenic beauty and the natural splendour. Some of the must see places in Srinagar are Mughal Gardens, Dal Lake, enjoy Shikara ride, and Shankaracharya temple etc. The place also offers an ideal opportunity for shopping and enjoying some of the thrilling adventure sports. Pahalgam Pahalgam is one of the popular hill stations in Jammu and Kashmir. As it is located at a lower altitude the temperature at this place does not drop sharply. Extra beauty is added to this hill ataion with the attractive river Lidder flowing right through the town. Pahalgam is located at the confluence of river Aru and Sheshnag. Owing to its mesmerizing views and surroundings it has become a chief destination for tourists during summers. Number of lodges and hotels are placed in this hill station providing premium accommodation facilities to the tourists. The place is also well known among the trekkers. Some of the chief tourist places around Pahalgam are Tulian Lake, Chandanwar, Aru and few more. Gulmarg It is a pristine hill station location at a distance of 56 km from Srinagar. The word ‘Gul’ means flowers, and thus the meaning of the name Gulmarg stands for ‘a meadow of flowers’. When you will visit this place you will be stunned with the large variety of beautiful flowers. The variety of flora in this place includes bluebells, daisies, forget-me-nots and buttercups. The majestic snow covered mountains add to the splendour of this scenic hill station. Gondola lift and green golf courses of this place are the popular attractions among the tourists. During winters this hill station turns into a skiing resort. The place offers adventure sports like skiing, trekking and heliskiing. The skiing season generally starts from December. The prominent places to visit in Gulmarg are the scenic Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve and the Alpather Lake. The Biosphere Reserve offers one of the chief attractive wildlife tours. The Aspather Lake and the melting snow and ice from the Apharwat Mountain make a mesmerizing destination to visit by the tourists. But beside these, there are few other interesting places which are worth to visit and explore. It is a experience of lifetime to be in Kashmir for holidays and more of all the tempting places add more to the holidaying, offering happiness and delight to an optimum extent. Visit Kashmir and have a wonderful holiday vacation, in the cozy inviting lap of Nature, so called Paradise on Earth.
