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Jammu Kashmir General info.:
Area 20.36sq. kms
Altitude 305 metres
Population 2,23,361 ( 1981 census)
Languages Dogri, Hindi, Punjabi , Urdu and English

Temperature:
Summer: Max. 43.0, Min. 23.4
Winter : Max. 26.2, Min. 4.3

Blue valleys, alpine passes -- Kashmir's beauty is stuff of fables. Geography of Kashmir is actually divided into three land masses: the foothill plains of Jammu, the Kashmir Valley and mountains of Ladakh. Its strategic position leads to off-and-on skirmishes with Pakistan and has converted this beautiful place into one of the highest battlegrounds of the world. People here are basically a quiet race & among the most beautiful people of India. The dominant religion is Islam & language most spoken is Urdu. Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir, is a hospitable place where tourism industry is slowly picking up after years of strife. Here, you can boat in cushioned and canopies shikaras across the Dal and Nagin Lakes.

Shankaracharya Temple, provides excellent views of the valley of Kashmir. Other places of tourist attractions are the Mughal Gardens of Shalimar where flowers, fountains, streams can be seen as well as beautiful Mosque of Hazrathal. Pahalgam is a pleasant little, single street town full of streams. Site of the start to shrine of Amarnath begins here. Gulmarg also has great scenic beauty to offer.

Attractions
Raghunath Temple - is dedicated to Lord Rama. The inner walls of the temple are covered with gold sheet on three sides. The galleries are covered with lakhs of 'Saligrams'. The surrounding temples are dedicated to other gods and goddesses from the epic, Ramayana. The temple is located in the heart of Jammu. Construction of the temple was started in 1835 by Maharaja Gulab Singh and completed by his son, Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1860.

Bahu Fort - The original fort was built by Raja Bahulochan but was modified & improved by Dogra rulers. This fort, perhaps the oldest edifice in Jammu, is located 5 km from the city. The fort is built on rocks facing the Tawi river. A temple dedicated to Goddess Kali is also inside the fort. Exquisitely laid-out gardens surround the fort on all sides.

Peer Baba - This is famous dargah of the Muslim saint, Peer Budhan Ali Shah. On Thursdays apart from Muslims, Hindus & Sikhs also come in large numbers to pay respect at Shrine. Mubarak Mandi Palace - Aarchitecture of this palace has a unique blend of Rajasthani, Mughal & even Gothic styles. The palace complex dates back to 1824 AD. The Sheesh Mahal segment in the palace is most famous. The pink hall has now been converted into the Dogra Art Museum. Art Museum is a treasure house of miniature paintings from various hill schools.

Katra - Katra acts as a base camp for pilgrims and tourists going to Vaishnodevi shrine. Katra is 50 kms from Jammu. It can be approached by a road that passes through a stretch of beautiful valley.

Best time to visit
Best season September to April
Rainfall 107 cms (July to September).

Available Tour Packages

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