Srinagar is the capital city of the valley. Important towns on national highway and other locations are: Pampore: – Lat. 340.1’ Longitude 740.58’ Pampore was founded in the first quarter of the 9th century by King Padma Dutt. Due to its central location in the valley the city grew in importance and is frequently mentioned in Rajatarangini. Presently the town […]

Srinagar Flood Helpline No. The flood control room numbers are: New Delhi Jammu & Kashmir House (011)-24611210, (011) 24611108 Srinagar- (0194) 2452138 Jammu- (0191) 2560401 Home Ministry’s control room: 011- 23093054, 23092763, 23092923, 23092885, 23093566, 23093563 NDRF Control Room at Delhi: 011-26107953, 09711077372 People can also mail the NDRF control room at ndrfhq@nic.in. Srinagar: Anantnag 01932-224371, 222870, 222836, 222271, 9419051940 […]

Hemis monastery, known as one of the most ancient monastery in Ladakh. Hemis monastery representative reincarnate of Buddha. Hemis Gompa is one of the most important in Ladakh quite apart from its annual festival. You can gain an impression of the extent of the monastery area by climbing the so called eyrie, a hermitage (Gotsang Gompa) reached by one hour, […]

Zanskar, the region between Kargil and Lamayuru in the north and Kishtwar and Manali in the south is, at the moment, an ideal trekking area. The new road from Kargil over the Pensi La to Padum will bring a post office, bank and even a phone connection to the Zanskar capital but at present, you will find none of these […]

It has been called ‘the moonland’, or ‘the last Shangri La’. Those romantic definitions all hold more than a slight degree of truth. Ladakh is the most remote region of India, a barren, virtually rainless area which lies north of the Himalayan, an area known geographically as the Tibetan plateau. The Himalayas serve as a barrier to clouds carrying rain […]

It is a cup-shaped valley called, “The Meadow of Flowers”. It is the finest and the most famous pleasure resorts in Kashmir. It is a lush green meadow sprinkled with flowers, a height of 2,650 meters above the sea level. It is at a distance of about 46 kms from Srinagar. The en route stations are Shalteng (7 kms); Mirgund […]

Kashmir provides numerous sightseeing opportunities for visiting tourists, with its local handicrafts, sceneries that are unparalleled in the world for their beauty, historical and religious places of interest, and many other interesting things. Learn about the top 10 things you can do here to make the most of your trip to Kashmir. Kashmir, situated in the north-western part of India, […]

The state of Jammu and Kashmir offers one of the best holiday destinations due to its geographic beauty and serene landscape. This land is filled with natural treasures that attract tourists to the region repeatedly. The following list highlights the 10 best places in this destination. Jammu and Kashmir has been designated as ‘Paradise on Earth’ because of the astonishing […]

Purpose: Celebrates winter sports, adventure, and Kashmiri culture in Gulmarg. Activities: Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snow trekking, snow tubing, ice skating, and cultural performances. Organized By: Local communities, adventure agencies, and Jammu & Kashmir Tourism. Dates: The festival usually takes place between December and February, with specific dates varying depending on snowfall conditions. How to Reach: Accessible by air (50 km […]

Similar to most tropical countries, India too gives a warm welcome to the winter season, with many places still using air conditioners and sunglasses. This time of the year offers relief from the heat and humidity of the summer and monsoon months, with woolen clothes out to beat the sheets of icy cold winds in most regions. Kashmir too bears […]