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Lying in the lap of Himalayas, Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state of India. It consists of three divisions — the foothill plains of Jammu, the Kashmir Valley and the mountains of Ladakh. It has two capitals: Srinagar is its summer capital, and Jammu is the winter capital.
The scenic beauty of Kashmir has given it the name of “ heaven on earth ”. The Shankaracharya Temple provides excellent views of the valley of Kashmir. Other places of tourist attractions are the famous Mughal Gardens of Shalimar and Gulmarg, which offers spectacular scenic beauty. It is also the place where “yatra” to the shrine of Amarnath begins. In Srinagar, one can also enjoy boating in cushioned shikaras across the Dal and Nagin Lakes.
Jammu is a land of grand ancient temples, and beautiful palaces. The main tourist attractions of Jammu are the Raghunath Temple and the Vaishno Devi Temple, which attracts pilgrims all over the country.
In Ladakh, one can have a look at the famous Thiksey Monastery. The Stok Palace and Museum also houses the royal relics of the last ruling family of Ladakh.
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