Cities of Jammu & Kashmir

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Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state of India. It consists of three main areas Jammu, the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh.The Kashmir valley or the Vale of Kashmir, is a fertile, verdant region enclosed by the high snow capped ridges of the Pir Panjal range to the west and south, and the main Himalyan range to the east. Its population is predominantly Muslim, with a rich Islamic history which can be traced back to the 14th century. South of the Kashmir Valley is the region of Jammu, saituated on the north Indian plains, a short distance from the Siwalik Hills and drained by the Chenab river whose vast catchment area includes several narrow valleys that extend deep into the high Himalya. Making the state full of wide cultural and geographical contrasts.

Cities of Jammu and Kashmir :

Anantnag :
The nature has been generous in gifting the district with places of unparallel beauty. The district can rightly boast of possessing the largest number of health resorts in the whole State. Of them particular mention may be made of Verinag, Kukernag, Achabal, Daksum... more

Jammu :
Jammu is popularly known as the "City of Temples" due to the innumerable Temples and shrines with glittering 'shikars' soaring the sky. It is also the base for visiting various centres of tourist and pilgrimage... more

Srinagar :
Srinagar is the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir. The city is in the centre of the Vale of Kashmir, stranding on the banks of the river Jhelum, nested in the mountains, 112 Km (70 Mi) from Bahnihali pass and 1,585m (5,200 ft) above sea-level... more

Ladakh :
Ladakh abounds in ancient architecture, paintings, flora and fauna, sure to keep a visitor spell-bound for hours. Situated on the western end of the Himalayas, Ladakh has four major mountain ranges - the great Himalayan, Zanskar... more