Kashmir, the paradise on earth, is an extravagantly beautiful land worth visiting and cherishing. The beauty of Kashmir engulfs its visitors and remains in their heart forever. Two major Himalayan ranges, the great Himalayas and Pir Panjal, surround the landscape from north and south.

Places to see in and around Kashmir

The capital city of Srinagar is the most famous tourist destination in the state. Dal Lake, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, and Chashme Shahi and many other tourist spots allure the tourists to this magical land.

Jammu, the city of temples, is the winter capital of the state. Mostly, the pilgrims come to Jammu for the darshan of holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, which is quite close by. Temple of Maha Kali or Bahu Mata, the dargah of Peer Budhan Ali Shah, Raghunath Temple, Gauri Kund Temple, Shudh Mahadev Temple, Shiva Temple, Peer Khoh Cave Temple, Ranbireshwar Temple, and the Parmandal Temple are the famous religious sites of the city.

Sheesh Mahal, the once royal residence of the Dogra kings and Amar Mahal Palace and Museum, a beautiful palace of red sandstone, which was once the residential palace of Raja Amar Singh, are the two stunning monuments of Jammu.

Patnitop, near the Vaishno Devi Temple, is the fastest developing hill station and a good place to enjoy nature at its best. Leh and Ladakh are the abode of minority Buddhist community in the state. The major points of attraction are the Leh Palace, Namgyal Tsemo Gompa, Sankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa, and Soma Gompa.