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May 4th, 2016, 02:04 PM
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In Jammu and Kashmir
Can you list me the names of the places that are to be visited in Jammu and Kashmir in India as I want to visit this beautiful place this vacation with my family and friends?
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#2
May 4th, 2016, 02:05 PM
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Re: In Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state of India. In Jammu and Kashmir the most important tourist places are Kashmir, Srinagar, the Mughal Gardens, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Jammu, and Ladakh. Some areas require a special permit for non-Indians to visit. Jammu is the winter capital of state and it is famous for its temples, particularly The Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra which is visited by over 1 crore (10 million) pilgrims every year, making Jammu the most visited part of Jammu and Kashmir State. Kashmir Valley is Heaven on Earth, friendly people, beautiful gardens, vast lakes and perfect streams and stunning landscapes, it is all that "Enjoy the Incredible Kashmir" Places to Visit: In Kashmir Valley Shikara in a Row Vernag Spring and Mughal Garden- A fresh water spring and a Mughal garden next to it, spring is chief source of Jhelum River. Amarnath temple - pilgrimage site for Hindu devotees of Shiva. Srinagar - Capital of Jammu and Kashmir, a popular hill station Dal lake - famous lake in Srinagar, with house boats called shikharas. Manasbal Lake Shalimar Gardens—Mughal Garden Nishant Gardens-Mughal Garden Chashme Shahi- Mughal Garden Badamwari Garden Pari Mahal- old monument of Pari Mahal, one can have full view of Dal Lake. Shankaracharya Temple- Ancient Temple of Lord Shiva Hari Parbat- Ancient Temple of Goddess Sharika Bhagwati and an old fort on this hill. Kheer Bhawani Temple Martand Sun Temple - a Kashmiri Hindu temple dedicated to Surya (the chief solar deity in Hinduism) and built during the 8th century CE. Martand is another Sanskrit name for the Hindu Sun-god. Now in ruins, the temple is located five miles from Anantnag.[10] Gulmarg - Popular hill station and skiing destination. Pahalgam - Hill station Betaab Valley- A lush green valley 06 km from Pahalgam where the movie Betaab was shot. Sonmarg - Hill station Yusmarg - Hill station Aru - scenic valley Eco-tourism places:Gurez, Dudhpathri, Bangus valley. In Jammu Paragliding in Sanasar Vaishno Devi - famous Hindu shrine. Patnitop - Hill station Bhaderwah - Hill station Poonch Sanasar Eco-tourism places: Mantalai and Shivkhori Punj old fort Shahdra Sharif shrine Bhimgarh Fort Ramnagar Fort in Udhampur District Mansar Lake |