Category: Jammu & Kashmir
Tourist Places in Jammu & Kashmir- Kargil

At an altitude of 2,704 meter, 204 km from Srinagar in the west, Kargil is the second largest urban center of Ladakh and has Kargil town as district headquarters. Surrounded by Kashmir, Kishtwar, Kullu and Gilgit-Baltistan, Kargil marks the easternmost extent of Muslim incursion into Ladakh. The streaming rivers…
Tourist Places in Jammu & Kashmir- Ladakh

Trekking in Ladakh is unique as many routes climb above 5000 meters. Leh, the divisional headquarters, is accessible from Srinagar, Delhi and Chandigarh by air and bus. Ladakh is the land of insurmountable mountains and fascinating monasteries. It lies on the trijunction of the historic ‘Silk Route’ from Sinkiang to…
Tourist Places in Jammu & Kashmir- Sonamarg
Tourist Places in Jammu & Kashmir- Jammu borders

Jammu, borders Kashmirtothe north, Ladakh to the east, and Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the south. A Line of Control in the west, separates the region from the Pakistan area called Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu, the second largest city of the district becomes the administrative capital during winters due…
Tourist Places in Jammu & Kashmir- Amarnath
Places to visit in AROUND SRINAGAR Gulmarg

■ AROUND SRINAGAR Gulmarg: The hill resort of Gulmarg, well known for its magical meadows and mountains, is located in the Baramulla district, 57 km southwest from Srinagar. At an astonishing elevation of 2,730 meters above sea level. Its gently sloping topography makes it an ultimate destination for those interested…
Tourist Places in Jammu & Kashmir- Pir Dastagir Sahib & Sri Pratap Singh Museum

Pir Dastagir Sahib: This Sufi shrine looks like a civic building than a mosque. It is located in the Khanyar Chowk area and visitors to this shrine can also take pictures with permission from the attendants. Sri Pratap Singh Museum: Established in the former summer palace of maharaja, this fabulous…