Jammu & Kashmir

^{TOURIST PLACES IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR}

Some of the most famous and cherished tourist spots of Jammu & Kashmir are:

Srinagar- 

• This place is also known as the ‘City of Lakes’ and it has a very pleasant weather. This city contains the world famous Dal Lake. The other tourist spots are the Hazratbal Shrine and the Mughal Gardens.

DAL LAKE

Pahalgam- is one of the most beautiful valleys in the land of Jammu & Kashmir. The Pahalgam wildlife sanctuary is a major attraction of this place along with the trekking routes.

Pahalgam

Gulmarg-
It is one of the most appreciated tourist spots in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. The natural beauty of the place is sublime and among the sight seeing spots, the ski resort and the world's highest golf course are the most famous.

Gulmarg

NUBRA VALLEY
The beautiful valley of Nubra is the confluence point of two crystal-clear brooks named Nubra River and Shoyok River. Situated in a close propinquity to the famous Siachen Glacier, the fascinating Nubra Valley has around its fringes, a military force. The Nubra Valley is one of the most famous tourist spots in Ladakh. The Nubra Valley in Ladakh is very fertile and as a result, one will come across many gardens of colorful flower and rich fruits. The mass scale tree plantation that took place in the past few years has rendered the Nubra Valley in Jammu and Kashmir, a new and a greener look. The engrossing valley of Nubra is a wonderful spot for sight seeing in the land of Ladakh. Everyone visiting to the pleasant land of Ladakh must take some time out and make a visit to the mesmeric Nubra Valley.

Nubra Valley

Mubarak Mandi Palace
The Mubarak Mandi Palace complex is one of the Jammu and Kashmir popular tourist places. It is situated in the walled city complex. There are many buildings of architectural excellence in this complex. The oldest structure here was built in the year of 1824.

It is one of the most prominent tourist attractions of the Jammu city. The architectural getup of the structures of this complex is a combination of the Rajasthani, European Baroque and the Mughal style. Such rich influences have made the appearance of the structures elegant and exquisite.

The most attractive part of this complex is the Sheesh Mahal. The appearance of this building is stunning and gorgeous. The palace complex used to serve as the residence of the royal family of the Dogra kings. It has a heritage of 150 years to be proud of. You will get some of the most fascinating views of the city of Jammu on one side and the Tawi River on the other from this palace complex. Thus it can be said that the location was carefully selected by the royal personalities.

Nishat Garden

Nishat Garden is the wonderfully decorated park situated on the banks of the beautiful and picturesque Dal Lake. This garden was laid by Asif Khan, brother of the Mughal queen Nur Jahan in the year of 1633 A.D.

The presence of the Zabarwan hills in the backdrop adds grandeur to the gorgeous setting of the Nishant Garden of Jammu and Kashmir. The garden provides a wonderful view of the famous Dal Lake to the visitors. To add to the picturesque scenario of the Nishant Garden, a magnificent water channel flows right in the middle of the garden.

Nishat Garden

VAISHNO DEVI

Ma Vaishno Devi shrine is  the  most  holy  and  sacred  place nestled  in the mighty Trikuta mountain,61 kms from north of Jammu, at the height of 5200 ft above the sea level, in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, India. The Mata Vaishnmo Devi Shrine is one of the most popular shrines of INDIA. 

Vaishno Devi