HISTORY OF PATNITOP
The name ‘Patnitop’ has been derived from its original name ‘Patan Da Talab’ meaning ‘Pond
HISTORY OF JAMMU
Jammu was founded by Raja Jambu Lochan, after whom Jammu (Jambupura) was named. Many historians
HISTORY OF GULMARG
Gulmarg was previously known as “Gaurimarg”, named after Lord Shiva’s consort Goddess Parvati, nicknamed “Gauri”.
MONASTERIES IN LADAKH
In Ladakh, monasteries are also one of the major tourist attractions of the valley. Most
