Jammu and Kashmir is a pride and beauty of India though it shares some unfortunate history with the world. Some parts of this paradise have been grabbed by Pakistan and some by China. The rest has been merged with India. This state shares some beautiful treasures with us be it its flowers, shikaras, spices, dry fruits, orchards or the scenic beauty. Kashmir is a jewel crowned on the north of India scattering its glory on the whole world which attracts tourists from India and abroad. Jammu and Kashmir tourism is booming due to the attraction of the tourists to this "Paradise on Earth". Different season drapes this state with a different hue and in a new attire. It has its own seasonal beauty. So, flocks of tourists come here under differentJammu and Kashmir tour packages in almost every season to explore this Kashmir valley. It nurtures within itself some beautiful attractions of the world.
The capital city of Jammu and Kashmir is Srinagar which is adorned with many intertwining waterways. The main attraction of Srinagar is the Dal lake and the secluded Nagin lake. Srinagar has different beauty in various season of the year. It is frozen and harsh in the winter and it blooms up with flowers in spring and summer. During this blooming period the snow melts, the tree comes alive and even the roof-top of the houses turns into a flower cascade. As you are in and around the Dal lake you will see the shikaras or houseboats swinging with the rhythm of water. As the houseboats of Kerala the shikaras of Dal lake will also give you a memorable experience.
Read MoreAmong Jammu and Kashmir tourist places Gulmarg is a most popular hill station in the valley of Kashmir. Gulmarg literally means the meadow of flowers. It is situated at an altitude of 2730 metre above sea level. During the winter it gets fully draped in snow and in spring and summer it turns into a flower valley on the gently undulating land.
Read MorePahalgam nestles on the confluence of the streams jutting out of the Sheshnag lake and river Lidder. This beautiful valley amidst the high risen mountains and snow peaks makes Pahalgam an ideal place to relax in your recess time. Once this shepherd’s village carries a white river within itself and a cool weather always prevails here to make this place a year round tourist destination. People usually tends to make this place a base for their Amarnath yatra.
Read MoreAs a small hill destination Sonamarg is famous among its tourist for its scenic beauty, pleasant weather and as a connection to many gateways for trekking and adventure sports. It shows the way to Zoji la pass through which you could enter another land of beauty i.e. Ladakh. During the spring this place gets draped in the golden colour of yellow outbursting from a certain species of flowers.
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