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valleys, alpine passes -- Kashmir's beauty is the stuff of fables. The
geography of Kashmir is actually divided into three land masses: the
foothill plains of Jammu, the Kashmir Valley and the 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.
The people here are basically a quiet race and
among the most beautiful people of India. The dominant religion is Islam
and the language most spoken is Urdu. Srinagar, the
capital of Jammu and Kashmir, is a hospitable place where the 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.

The
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 the beautiful Mosque of Hazrathal. Pahalgam
is a pleasant little, single street town full of streams. The site of the
start to the shrine of Amarnath begins here. Gulmarg
also has great scenic beauty to offer.
The
tourist draws of Jammu are mainly the Raghunath Temple
and the Vaishno Devi Temple which attracts pilgrims all
over the country. Jammu has the typical typical climate of the plains and
can be quite hot in summer.
In Ladakh the Leh Palace overlooks the town but is
damaged. The Thiksey Monastery is, however, in shape
rising in a white tiers up a hillock. The Stok Palace
and Museum houses the royal relics of the last ruling family of Ladakh.
Best time to visit: September-October or early winter.
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