Jammu and Kashmir

1shares Gulmarg, located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, is at a distance of about 55 kilometers from the capital, Srinagar. Present at an altitude of 2650 meters, the place is swarmed by tourists for the winter sports conducted around the region. Skiing is the popular sport in Gulmarg, …

1shares Srinagar, the summer capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, is a place which dazzles anyone who sets their eyes upon it. Set within a picturesque location, Srinagar has got mesmerizing mountains and gardens, along with the highly famed Dal Lake. The climate of the region with its …

0shares Leh, located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, is the capital of Ladakh.  The picturesque region is located at an altitude of almost 3500 meters, and is the second largest district in India. Thronged by tourists for its serene and majestic ambience, Leh is a place to enjoy …

0shares Adventure and serenity is what a trip to the region of Ladakh guarantees. Situated in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh is a region present between the Karakoram and the Himalayan mountain ranges. The setting of this place is blessed with an aura of calmness, away from the …

0shares The Kashmir Valley is famed for its beauty and nestling in the foothills of the majestic Himalayas, it’s no surprise for anyone who has witnessed the beauty of this region. Patnitop is a hill station in Kashmir, located at an elevation of 6,640 ft. Even though temperature in summer …

1shares Oh, Kashmir! We all know you. Everyone does. For good or for bad, this place has always managed to remain in the news. Sometimes as the Switzerland of the East, sometimes torn and blown apart by terrorism or unstable politics. But no one can deny that if its one …

1shares The Shyok river meets the Nubra or Siachen river creating an engrossing sight of rugged mountains, rich green oasis villages, white sand deserts and glimmering streams. The raw and stark contrast seen in Nubra Valley is unparalleled and takes your breath away. Located in the Ladakh region of Jammu …

1shares This treasure trove of Kashmir derives it’s name from the Sanskrit word “Varahamula”, an amalgamation of the words “Varaha” or Boar and “Mul” meaning deep or root, meaning “Boar’s molar”. Featuring in various Hindu mythological texts, Baramullah (or Baramulla) is said to have been found by Raja Bhimsina in …

3shares Exclaimed as “Mini Kashmir” by the great Huien Tsang, the infamous Chinese traveler who traversed this way in the 6th century, the region of Poonch or Punch has a long history and the charm of being acquainted with some of the most historical figures the world has ever seen. …

1shares In the agriculturally rich district of Pulwama in Jammu Kashmir also known as the ‘Rice Bowl of Kashmir’, the town of Pulwama resides at an elevation of 1,630 metres. Highly acclaimed for its milk and rice production, the appellations of this region are aplenty like “Anand of Kashmir” or “Dudha-Kul …