Jammu And Kashmir is known as tourist paradise. In summers the capital of Jammu And Kashmir is Srinagar and in winter it has its capital Jammu. “A city blessed by the Gods” – Kashmir Valley is surrounded by some of the highest mountains in the world and is a land of immense natural beauty. On tour to Jammu and Kashmir, experience spectacular mountains, broken by stretches of valley and dotted with beautiful lakes.

Jammu and Kashmir Map

Tourist Places :

Nubra Valley

Nubra Valley : A magnificent valley filled with natural beauty in the lands of Jammu and Kashmir is the Nubra Valley. Nubra Valley is fondly called the ‘ Valley of Flowers ‘ because of the numerous varieties of colorful flowers in the valley. 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.
Shalimar Garden : Shalimar Gareddn is a wonderful tourist place. The garden was laid by the Mughal Emperor Jehangir. It was dedicated to his favorite queen Nur Jahan. This picturesque garden is elegantly designed and decorated with flowerbeds and canals. There are about four shallow terraces that come one above the other.

Katra

Katra : Katra is a beautiful little town in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India. The town of Katra is popularly known as Katra Vaishno Devi, as it is the base camp for the pilgrims visiting the sacred abode of Vaishno Devi. It is one of the Jammu and Kashmir popular tourist spots and is visited by thousands of people.

Mansar Lake : The beautiful Mansar Lake is situated at a distance of 62 kilometers from the city of Jammu and 40 kilometers from the Udhampur city. The Mansar Lake is surrounded by hills that are rich in forest areas. Circumambulating the lake is believed to bring good fortune to the newly wedded couples. That is why honeymooners often visit the lake to take an auspicious stroll around it.

Amar Mahal

Amar Mahal : Amar Mahal is one of the most visited Jammu and Kashmir popular tourist spots. Amar Mahal is a palace famous for its elegant structure made of red sand stone. The Shivalik ranges can be viewed from this place and there is the river Tawi to add to the beauty and picturesqueness of the surrounding. 

Kargil : Kargil town serves as a base for expeditions to the Suru Valley and Zanskar valley. It is the abode for adventurous tourists as they can undertake trekking and other adventure sports like mountaineering, camping, river- rafting, etc. in the high Himalayan valleys.

Ladakh

Ladakh : Ladakh region is situated on the high altitude of Himalayan Mountains and is a sparsely populated desert studded with Buddhist monasteries which are its main attraction.

Leh : The most attractive features of the landscape of Leh are the Buddhist monasteries. These monasteries or gompas are situated on the highest points of the mountain spurs. The town Leh is dominated by the nine-storeyed Leh Palace built in 1630 by King Sengge Namgyal, a prolific builder of monasteries and forts. This outstanding monument is a symbol of the grand Tibetan architecture.

Srinagar

Srinagar : Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir, is a city of lakes and waterways, gardens and wooden architecture. The river Jhelum is very close to the city and lakes like Dal and Nagin offer picturesque look to it.The romantic house boots, gardens and water sporting are the memorable experiences for every visitor who comes to Srinagar.

Best time to visit Jammu And Kashmir : Jammu – October To February
Kashmir – May To October & November To February
Ladakh - Mid June To September