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It is said that Mughal Emperor Jehangir admired the beauty so much that he named it as Noori Aabshar after the Mughal Queen Noor Jehan. In the local dialect the name became famous as Noori Chamb (waterfall).It is believed that whenever the Queen visited the state, she bathed in the gurgling waters. Also, she got […]
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Veshu River which falls down for more than 25 meters has enough water to drive 100 MW turbines for electricity generation. It is probably the only waterfall to have fencing around, for tourist security. Around 75 km from Srinagar but if you are anywhere near Mughal Road, the distance is only 8 km. Mesmerizing Beauty […]
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Just about 80 kms from Srinagar and is a perfect live event for every tourist. The elevation is above 2000 meters and is also named as “Papashudan nad” which translates to “the cleaner of sins”. Nestled in serene and scenic surroundings with numerous flowers encircling the whole area, Kokernag is a must place to visit. […]
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There are only two or three places in the whole world where saffron grows. Kashmir has the proud privilege of being one of these places. There are two locations in Kashmir where saffron grows. One of these two places is Pampur. Pampur is a small town, which is 13 km from Srinagar. The saffron plant […]
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The Kashmir valley region is famous for it picturesque natural beauty and among other things is known for its Dal Lake that reflects the surrounding snow-capped mountain peaks. Among the most interesting attractions in the region are the Mogul Gardens, the floating vegetable and flower markets and the unique experience of staying on a houseboat. […]
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The Ladakh region is the largest of the 10 provinces in the State of Jammu & Kashmir. Physical features that characterize the region are its uplands, craggy, barren cliffs and plateaus. The Karakoram ranges lie on the north of Ladakh. The Zanskar range and the Ladakh range lie in the region. The mighty river Indus […]
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Jammu is the winter capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The old Jammu town is situated on a hilltop just next to the Tawi river. The Trikuta range forms the picturesque backdrop. The new Jammu town is situated several kilometers from the old town. Jammu was under Dogra rule till the British took […]
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The State of Jammu and Kashmir may be broadly divided into three regions, namely Jammu, the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. Jammu The Jammu region is situated on the North Indian plains, close to the Shivalik ranges. North of the Shivaliks, the rest of the Jammu region is drained by the Chenab River whose vast catchment […]
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Kashmir Tourism offers you information about the music and folk dances of Jammu and Kashmir. The themes of folk songs range from the yearning for reunion with ones lover, the hard mountain life and songs for festivals and other occasions. The people of Ladakh have a rich tradition of dance, music and drama. The mask […]
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Kashmir Tourism offers you a unique opportunity to understand the ways of the people of Kashmir especially with respect to their clothing. As far as the clothing is concerned the phiran is a commonly worn garment. It is a gown usually made of wool and has a lot of embroidery work done on it. These […]