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Located 22 kilometers from the Jammu and Kashmir state capital of Srinagar, Dachigam National Park forms almost half of the Dal Lake’s catchment area. One of India’s famous wildlife sanctuaries, the park boasts a wonderful variety of game and birdlife in its numerous habitats. The park is the natural habitat for hangul stag, the endangered […]
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The state of Jammu and Kashmir is gloriously rich in its amazing variety of wildlife. Its wildlife sanctuaries offer an exciting array of wildlife. Here you can view some of India’s best game parks. The Himalayas are the largest, highest and youngest chain of mountains in the world and the area is one of the […]
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The scientific name of Pine tree is genus Pinus. The tree is generally sun-loving and relatively shade-intolerant. Kashmir abounds with the pine trees. This evergreen conifer tree has dense branches and produces long dark needles. The pine tree is grown in both urban and rural areas. It also does well in a variety of soils […]
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The Almond tree has been referred to by Spenser in the Fairy Queen: ‘Like to an Almond tree mounted hye, On top of greene Selinis all alone, With blossoms brave bedecked daintly; Whose tender locks do tremble every one At every little breath that under Heaven is blown.’ Although the almond tree is native to […]
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The walnut belongs to the small order of trees and shrubs known as Juglandeae. Walnut trees are very large, ranging from 50 to 75 feet in height and width. Kashmir revels in reputation in that it is the only region in India where the walnut tree grows. The natural sheen, color and grains are indeed […]
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Called Booune in the Kashmiri language, the Chinar tree is an integral part of Kashmiri culture. Almost every village in the valley has a Chinar tree. You can experience a cool breeze under the shadow of this majestic tree which is very conducive to health. It is unfortunate that in recent years the number of […]
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Cradled in the lap of the Himalayas the state of Jammu and Kashmir is particularly rich is flora. Due to the wide variations in topography, the region has a large variety of species. There is no wonder that its flora ranges from the thorn bush type of the arid plains to the temperate and alpine […]
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Ladakh is a unique Himalayan ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, which you can visit on Ladakh tours with Kashmir Tourism. The starkly beautiful landscape of Ladakh is often described as a moonscape because of its dramatic barren appearance. However even in this seemingly barren environment there are many beautiful and rare birds to be found. […]
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Yaks are found in the wild in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Yaks have been domesticated in Ladakh for thousands of years and are a very valuable animal in the Himalayan economy. The yak is used as a beast of burden to carry loads and to plough fields. The local people also […]
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The Chiru or Tibetan Antelope is an endangered animal found in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir India. This Antelope is known for the fine hair of its underbelly and chest, which is woven into the softest of woolen shawls. The wool is known as Shahtoosh or King of Wools and is one-fifth the […]