Kashmir
The valley of Kashmir is also known as “paradise
on 
earth”- Its truly paradise for
leisure, adventure, pilgrimage, honeymoon and golfing. A
destination for Tourists of all ages throughout the year, is
situated at the extreme north of India. Kashmir is known all over
the world as “ The Paradise On Earth”.
Kashmir has four distinct seasons, each with its own peculiar
character and distinctive charm. These are spring, summer, autumn
and winter.
Spring, which extends roughly from March to early May, is when a
million blossoms carpet the ground. The weather during this time
can be gloriously pleasant at 23oC or chilly and windy at 6o C.
This is the season when Srinagar experiences rains, but the showers
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It is one of the most sparsely populated regions in India.
Historically, the region
included the Indus
Valley, the remote Zanskar to the south, and Nubra valleys to the
north over Khardung La in the Ladakh mountain range. Ladakh borders
Tibet to the east, the Lahul and Spiti to the south, Kashmir to the
west, and Central Asia to the north.
Ladakh is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and Buddhist culture which was established as early as the 2nd century. This has given rise to the appellation "Little Tibet", as it has strongly been influenced by the culture of Tibet.| read more..
The gateway of Kashmir, the winter
capital elevation 300mts lies at the foot of Himalayan region of
Kashmir.
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Vaishno Devi
The holy cave shrine of Vaishno devi is situated in a beautiful
recess of the Trikuta Mountains forming a part of the lower
Himalayas at an altitude of over 5000 feet. In the cave there are
images of three deities viz. the Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and
Mahasaraswati. For the devotees it is a journey to peace and
solace. For nature lovers it is an excursion amidst breathtaking
scenic beauty.| read more..
Amarnath :
Amarnath cave is located in a narrow gorge on the farther end of Lidder valley at 3,888 m above sea level. The cave is 45 km from Pahalgam and 141 km from Srinagar. The trek begins in July-August. Despite being an extremely difficult trek, millions of devotees come to pay homage to Shiva in one of his Himalayan abodes..