Jammu & Kashmir Tourism

The state of Jammu & Kashmir is rightly called the Paradise for the tourists. The state of Jammu and Kashmir is situated in the topmost part of the country and if Mother India is a 'Queen' then Jammu & Kashmir surely looks like the 'Crown' on her head. From sun-kissed mountains, lush green valleys, beautiful gardens, to blue lakes, the state of Jammu & Kashmir has it all. The economy of the state depends majorly on tourism.

Among the long list of places of tourist interest in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, the most popular destinations are:

• Jammu
• Gulmarg
• Sonamarg
• Srinagar
• Vaishno Devi
• Kargil
• Leh
• Zangla
• Zanskar
• Ladakh
• Pahalgam

Apart from sight seeing in and around Jammu and Kashmir, one can also indulge into trekking in the lofty mountains of the paradisiacal state. The state of Jammu and Kashmir is one of the ideal places in India for trekking. Trekking is a kind of adventure tourism that is very popular in the state of Jammu and Kashmir amidst the lofty mountains.

A tour to the heavenly beautiful state of Jammu and Kashmir will bring one to experience the different moods and looks of Nature. The unique land of Jammu and Kashmir has contrasting landscape and scenes. If one region displays long stretches of fantastic alpine pastures, another area will flaunt desolate and barren lands and rocky and rough mountains.

A major attraction of tourism in Jammu and Kashmir consists of places of pilgrimage. The exclusive handicraft of the state is a big draw and appeals to all the tourists.

The state has a large number of hotels to meet the needs of accommodation of the travelers. These hotels are extremely hospitable and are an added advantage of tourism of Jammu and Kashmir. Some of the hotels in the state are:

• Intercontinental The Grand Palace in Srinagar
• Hotel Broadway in Srinagar
• Hotel Hilltop in Gulmarg
• Vardaan Resorts in Patnitop
• The Vaishnodevi in Katra
• Hotel Asia Shripati in Katra
• Hotel Jai Maa Inn in Katra
• Asia - The Oasis Resort in Panchot
• Asia Vaishno Devi in Katra
• Country Inns and Suites in Katra

Staying in one of the beautiful and exquisite Houseboats on the lakes of Jammu and Kashmir would definitely be a lifetime experience. The state is easily accessible with a number of trains and flights available at regular intervals. It is in true sense the 'Heaven on Earth' and is worth paying a visit to the earthly paradise.



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Last Updated on 8/29/2011