Jammu and Kashmir, as the northern most state of India, is located by the Himalayan mountains.
Jammu and Kashmir is the 6th largest (in area) and one of the most scenic states of the country, with varied climatic conditions. It has a population of over 10 million.
Part of this mountainous state, consisting of 3 main hubs: Jammu, Kashmir & Ladhak, and has been a frequent basis for war between India & Pakistan as a disputed region; with some people of the state demanding for being an independent state all together. Each of these three hubs are unique in their own ways with enough to do to keep a traveller busy, ranging from breath-taking landscapes, through to beautiful and historically significant temples.
Having been occupied by a number of Indian kings and rulers till the 12th century when it was invaded and under Turkish Rule till 1586 finally falling to the mighty Mughal Emperor – Akbar, after joint armies invaded Kashmir led by Hindu King Bhagawant Das and his aide RamchandraI.
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| Srinagar Travel Guide |
 Srinagar is the capital city of the state of Jammu & Kashmir. It lies on both sides of river Jhelum, also called ‘vyath’ by the natives.
It is bounded by two hills, the Hari Par... |
| Leh Travel Guide |
 Leh is situated in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
The height of this city is 3,500 meters. In summer, the temperature may reach 33 °C, while in winter may drop to -28 °C. The average annual rainfall is 90 mm.... |
| Jammu Travel Guide |
 Jammu city is located in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir in India, and also is the winter capital of this state.
There are a very large number of temples and shrines in this city and hence it is called as &ldq... |
| Ladakh Travel Guide |
 Ladakh is a plateau region that has the highest altitude in India (most of it being more than 3000 meters).
Historic Ladakh is made up of several disparate areas like the main Indus valley, Nubra & Zanskar valley, Aksai Chin and ... |
| Kashmir Travel Guide |
 The Kashmir Valley stretches from the north-east to the south-west for approximately 84 miles and is about 20 to 25 miles in breadth.
It is at a height of 5000 feet above the sea level. There are low lying valleys like the Sind,
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| All the cities in Jammu and Kashmir |
| Jammu |
Kashmir |
Katra |
| Ladakh |
Leh |
Srinagar |
