The beauty of Kashmir attracts several tourists to this "Paradise on Earth". Apart from the enthusiastic nature lovers, the high peaks of the Himalayas attract thousands of adventure sports lovers to the state. Two major Himalayan ranges, the Great Himalayan Range and the Pir Panjal, surround the landscape from the north and south respectively The varying geo graphical conditions, flora and fauna of Kashmir have given rise to many kinds of plant and animal life’s. The rich and varied religious, cultural and social heritage of Kashmir has resulted in many fairs and colorful festivals in the region and it has some very popular pilgrimage destinations also.

General Informations about Jammu and Kashmir

Full Name : Jammu and Kashmir

Capital : Summer (May-October) - Srinagar / Winters (November-April)- Jammu

Languages : Urdu (Official Language), Kashmiri, Hindi, Dogri, Pahari, Ladakhi

Population : approx. 7,720,000

Religion : Muslim (majority in kashmir Valley), Hindu (majority in Jammu), Buddhist (majority Ladakh in the North

Location : Strategically located Jammu and Kashmir State constitutes the northern most extremity of India. North Latitude : 32.17 degree - 36.58 degree East Longitude : 37.26 degree - 80.30 degree
Area : 2,22,236 sq. km.

Climate : Tropical in Jammu plains to semi-arctic cold in Ladakh with Kashmir and Jammu mountainous tracts having temperate climatic conditions.Summer Max.39.9, Min.23.4; Winter Max.20.2, Min.4.5.
The annual rainfall also varies from region to region with 92.6 mm in Leh, 650.5 mm in Srinagar and 1115.9 mm in Jammu.
Clothing : Light cottons, Winter: Heavy Woollens

Rivers : Indus, Chenab, Jehlum and Ravi.
Domestic Airports : Jammu, Srinagar, Leh 

Best Season : Jammu - October To February
Kashmir - May To October & November To February
Ladakh - Mid June To September

Hotels in  Jammu and Kashmir

Hotels in Jammu

Hotel K.C. Residency
Hotel Asia
Hotel Ashok
Hotel Hari Niwas Palace
Hotel Samrat
Hotel Ritz Manor
Hotel Vardaan
Hotel Jewel's 
Modern Hotel
Royal park 

Hotels in Katra

Jai Maa Inn
Hotel Ambika
Hotel Asia Vaishnodevi
Hotel Mount View
Hotel Durga Palace
Subash International Hotel
Hotel Sahil
Hotel Asia Shripati
Hotel Bali Palace
Hotel Varun
Country Inn Resort

Hotels in Leh

Shambha-La Hotel
Spic n Span hotel
Hotel Sun-N-Sand
Hotel Ladakh Sarai
Lasermo Hotel 
Mandala Hotel 
Lotus Hotel
Hotel Dragon
Hotel K-sar
Hotel Caravan Centre
Ga-Ldan Continental
Hotel Bijou
Pangong Hotel
Royal Palace Hotel
Hotel High Land 
Hotel Horizon
Hotel Horzey 
Hotel Kangri
Hotel Lingzi
Hotel Lharimo
Hotel Omasila
Hotel Rafica
Hotel Singge Palace

Hotels in Srinagar

Grand Palace Hotel
Ahdoo's Hotel
Akbar Hotel
Broadway Hotel
Centaur Lake View
Imperial Lake View
Jehangir Hotel
Lake Isle Hotel 
Madhuban Hotel 
Parimahal Hotel
Ruby Hotel
Shahabbas Hotel
Welcome Hotel
Zabarwan
Zamrud Hotel
Blooming Dale Hotel 
   

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