Special Features of Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir snuggled in the Northern part of India is one of the most beautiful regions in the country to choose for holidays and tours. Renowned as Paradise on Earth, this charming state is popular all over the world for its inviting landscape and fresh pure atmosphere and the remarkable places of interest, whose beauty and charm are beyond the scope of words to describe. Not on the natural beauty makes Jammu and Kashmir popular but the revered shrine Mata Vaishno Devi and Amarnath Yatra. These two holy shrines are visited by thousands of hundreds of devotees, sadhus, sanths and pilgrims from India and abroad. Thus if you are planning for a holidays in this beautiful and tempting Jammu and Kashmir, 

Coming to the point Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, the state has great potential in tourism, in fact tourism is the backbone of the state and the economy is highly influenced by the tourism. The major highlights of the state are its inviting tourist places, geographical features, Himalayas, breathtaking valleys, green meadows, adventure sports and activities and many more. There are many facets of tourism and one can experience them on their trip or visit to Kashmir by kashmir tour packages

Apart from adventure and nature tourism, hospitality tourism, handicraft tourism, culture and heritage tourism are also an important part which too grabs the attention of the visitors. Handicrafts of Kashmir is of high quality and this picturesque landscape produces world class handicrafts that include items like shawls, Walnut Wooden Crafts, Namdas, Chain Stitch, Willow, Copperware, Basketry, Willow, Crewel, Chain Stitch, chain stitch rugs, embroidered fabric, furnishing, etc. The Handicarfts of Kashmir are world renowned and is a huge industry that adds revenue to the economy as well as showcase the rich culture and beauty of the valley. 

Apart from these, the lakes and the houseboats also play an important role to boost the tourism. Srinagar in Kashmir is globally renowned for its picturesque lake and the traditionally adorned houseboats which are amazingly beautiful. Though almost all the houseboats of Kashmir are kept aside the lake and are there for accommodation facilities, the beauty of the lake and the surrounding natural appeal can be delightfully enjoyed going on for a Shikara ride. As the Shikara glides through the scenic pathways the magical beauty of the nature unfolds, giving you a treat to your thirst tourist eyes and heart. Once you are in Kashmir, you will love to stay here forever and savor in the beauty of the nature, which has been casting spell over the visitors since immemorial. 

So if you opt for a holidays or adventure trip to Kashmir, you are surely going to get the value for money facilities as well as opportunity, which you will savor in for years to come.

This is also called the City of Temples because there are lots of historical temples and mosques found at this location. This is the 2nd biggest city in the nation.

Jammu was under the principle of Mughals after which Sikhs before it moved into the hands of the British. The town has been ruled for a lengthy period about 984 years by Dev dynasty after which by Dogra rule.

The weather of Jammu is quite popular during summer time, the germ shooting around 46 degree Celsius but nevertheless in winter the weather moves under the freezing point. The coldest month is January and the most popular is June. Thus it is much better to prevent these two months for tourist activities. Additionally during winter, compact smog covers the town blocking the sight.

To achieve Jammu through atmosphere is rather simple as it has an superb airport situated 7 kilometers from the main town and nearly all significant airlines run from here linking Jammu with major Indian cities such as Srinagar, Delhi, Chandigarh, Mumbai and Bangalore. Jammu didn't have rail services before 1971 and just in 1975 the new Jammu Tawi channel was established. At present it's well connected with all the significant towns of India with wide gauge line. It's linked with Mumbai, Patna, Kanyakumari, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune and a lot of other vital cities by train. So traveling by train to Jammu are the reasonably priced alternative.