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Kashmir Cuisine – Wazwaan The history of Kashmir’s traditional cuisine, Wazwan, dates back to the last years of the 14th century when the Mongol ruler Timur invaded India in 1348 during the reign of Nasiruddin Muhammad of the Tughlaq dynasty. As a result, there took place a migration of trained weavers, woodcarvers, architects, calligraphers and […]
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Top 30 Events & Festival in Jammu & Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir state has a rich cultural heritage with its famed Songs, Music and Dances which are medium to celebrate events and festivals of Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir valley. We can have a chance to witness the history of rich traditions and ancient culture with […]
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SUMMER: May – August (Temp Range: Min 14.4oC- Max 30.8oC) There come the summers, and the state of J&K drapes in an entirely new character. The slow melting snow of mountains slides down forming rivulets, and ultimately fills brooks and rivers with fresh and oxygenated water. The gorgeous reminiscences of winter still glisten on white […]
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SPRING: March – April (Temp Range: Min3.5oC- Max24.6oC): Spring in J&K, is the time when nature is in her finest moods, withalmonds, cherries, apples, peaches, pears, pansies, narcissi, daises etc. shooting out of their buds. The entire valley is soaked in freshness and tempting fragrances of flowers and fruits mesmerizesenses to the deepest of thoughts. […]
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AUTUMN: September – November (Min.2.0oC- Max.28.3oC) On the threshold of summers, lies the autumn. Mother Nature is preparing herself for a countdown show, symbolized by shedding of reddish and fiery Chinar leaves. One of the popular highlights that embarks the arrival of autumn in Kashmir is saffron fields in Pampore. Newly wedded couples enjoy their […]
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WINTER: December – February (Min -5.0 oC – Max 8.8oC) Mother Nature is set for hibernation and ideal time for snowfall on one hand, whereas it is great time for winter sports – Skiing at Gulmarg and Himalayan Chakore and Wild Duck shooting. The frozen Dal Lake presents an exciting look, and tourists enjoy ice […]
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The state of J&K is bejeweled in nature’s glory, and celebrated by her gift of seasons – The Spring, The Summer, The Autumn and The Winter; creating a multi-fold charisma and swerving one’s imagination to the highest timber. These seasons lend an extravagantly beautiful atmosphere. Enchanting, enticing the paradise’ open arms welcome tourists all year […]
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The state of Jammu and Kashmir is in NEWS, and this time it is for an impressively herculean task. The state has 4-lane national highway 1A, which was built at whopp ing cost of US $ 2.13 billion. This herculean task was completed by the prestigious the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The tasks […]
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The holy cave or Amarnath Shrine is the abode of Lord Shiva. Shri Amarnath Shrine is located at the end of valley Lidder at a distance of 46 kms from Pahalgam and 14 kms from Baltal (Sonmarg), at an elevation of 3,888 meters. Amarnathji is considered to be one of the major Hindu Dhams. The […]
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Ladakh is all decorated and geared up to celebrate the blend of cultures in Kashmir. From September 20-26, 2013 Ladakh will celebrate a cultural festival that endeavours to propagate the cultural blend of Kashmir and promote tourism through it. The festival will be a week long and will have several intriguing events ranging from unique […]