City Guides
Gulmarg
-Gulmarg is one of the major hill resorts of Jammu and Kashmir and
is famous amongst the adventure sports lover. Gulmarg is famous for
Skiing and is an ideal place for sporty people. Gulmarg's legendary
beauty, prime location and proximity to Srinagar.
Pahalgam -Located at the confluence of the streams
flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder river, Pahalgam is a
Norther
hill station which offer panoramic view to the travellers.
Srinagar - This is one of the best known hill
resorts of Jammu and Kashmir. Srinagar is the summer capital of the
Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir with lovely lakes. Dal Lake in
Srinagar is one of the popular destination of Jammu and Kashmir.
Leh & Ladakh - Nestled at the height of about
3,505 meters above sea level, Leh is the most enticing place in Leh
Ladakh. Leh is one of the favorite tourist destinations located in the
northernmost parts of the country. Lapped in the snow-covered fringes of
the Himalayas, Leh has been the center of Tibeto-Buddhist culture since
ages.
Things to Do
Trekking - Without trekking, a journey to
Jammu and Kashmir is incomplete. It forms and major adventure sports and
overs the years have gained a name of being a trekkers paradise.
Snow Skiing in Gulmarg -Gulmarg is astoundingly
beautiful destination of Jammu and Kashmir. The state is a heaven of
those who love natural beauty and serenity. Snow Skiing is quite a
popular sport of Indian adventure sport.
Mountaineering - Several mountain ranges through the
state of Jammu & Kashmir among them Pir Panjal, Great Himalayas,
Zanskar, Ladakh, Karakoram. Jammu & Kashmir is paradise for
mountaineers, the most famous peaks of India are located in this region.
River
Rafting - The Kashmir valley is famous for its rivers and lakes as
it is for its beautiful mountains. More than just an object of beauty,
the waterways offer activity-oriented leisure sports too. Try out this
sport on your tour to Jammu and Kashmir.
Connectivity
By Air - Srinagar airport is 14 kms from the city.
The taxi ride to the Tourist Reception Centre costs about Rs.250/-.
Jammu & Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (J&KSRTC)
operates special coach services between the airport and the city. The
state is connected by from Delhi, Mumbai and Jammu and has regular
flights.
By Rail - Jammu Tawi is the nearest railhead where
trains are connected from Delhi, Kolkata , Pune and Mumbai.
By Bus -National Highway 1-A, connecting Srinagar
with Jammu, is a good, all-weather road with several sharp inclines and
hairpin bends. It is maintained by the Border Roads Organization (BRO),
which clears the road of any obstructions resulting from natural causes
like landslides and heavy snowfall
Jammu
and Kashmir is located in the northern extremity of the Indian state. The
State is surrounded by Pakistan, Afghanistan and China from the West to the
East. 
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