Other Heritage Spots of Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir is a tourists haven with its mind-blowing landscapes and panoramic rhapsodies that illustrate nature at its best. The state is at the focal point of the country's tourism. Apart from the pretty as a picture hill stations and valleys that ooze oodles of old world charm, the other heritage spots of Jammu and Kashmir are also worth visiting and make the sojourn more enjoyable.

The Purmandal Mela, celebrated in early spring is a three day gala affair where pious worshipers of Lord Shiva and Parvati flock to Jammu District to pay homage to the deities enshrined in the inner sanctums of the Panjbhaktar Temple, Ranbireshwar Temple and the Peer Khoh.

Another eminent place that falls within the scope of the other heritage spots of Jammu and Kashmir include Nagbani, famed for its ancient Naga Raja Temple that has now been renovated into an Agricultural Collegiate School

The Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary located on the banks of the Ujh River houses a fantastic collection of variegated wildlife that testifies the diverse natural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir. The primordial Billapur town that finds mention in Kalhana's Rajtarangini is famed for its historicity while Raja Manak Dev's Mankote is a treasure trove of India's former imperial grandeur.

For further information on the Other Heritage Spots of Jammu and Kashmir, the interested reader can navigate to any of the following links:

• Purmandal
• Nagbani
• Jasrota
• Billawar
• Mankote
• Lakhanpur
• Bhadu
• Tirkote
• Bhadu
• Usman Memorial
• War Memorial
• Ghora Gali
• Badshuhnun Dumat
• Mattan
• Martand
• Bandipore
• Pattan
• Kheer Bhawani Asthapan
• Alchi
• Spituk
• Phyang
• Shey
• Thikse
• Leh Palace
• Kargil