Major Tourist Places in Jammu and Kashmir

• Dal Lake

  Dal is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, which is the second largest in the state, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir" or "Srinagar's Jewel".

  Lake

• Leh

  Leh, a high-desert city in the Himalayas, is the capital of the Leh region in northern India???s Jammu and Kashmir state. Originally a stop for trading caravans, Leh is now known for its Buddhist sites and nearby trekking areas. Massive 17th-century Leh Palace, modeled on the Dalai Lama???s former home (Tibet???s Potala Palace), overlooks the old town???s bazaar and mazelike lanes.

  Valley

• Badgam

  Budgam District is a district of the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India. Created in 1979 with its headquarters at Budgam, it is the second district in Kashmir valley after Kargil where Shia population is found in large numbers.

  Valley

• Gulmarg

  Gulmarg is a town, a hill station, a popular skiing destination and a notified area committee in the Baramula district of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The town is situated in the Pir Panjal Range in the western Himalayas.

  Hill

• Sonamarg

  Sonmarg is a hill station in Ganderbal district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir about 80 km north-east of Srinagar.

  Hill

• Tulip Garden

  Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden Tulip Gardens , Kashmir.jpg Wikimedia | ?? OpenStreetMap Type Garden Location Zabarwan Range, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India Coordinates 34.096056??N 74.88003??E Area 30 hectares Opened 2007 Owned by Government of Jammu and Kashmir Operated by Department of Flori-culture Visitors 100,000 (2014) Status Closed Plants 1.5 million Species 48 Collections Tulips Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip garden, previously Model Floriculture Center, is a tulip garden in Srinagar, India. It is the largest tulip garden in Asia spread over an area of about 30 hectares. It is situated on the foothills of Zabarwan Range with an overview of Dal Lake. The garden was opened in 2007 with the aim to boost floriculture and tourism in Kashmir Valley. The garden is built on a sloping ground in a terraced fashion consisting of seven terraces. Apart from tulips, many other species of flowers - hyacinths, daffodils and ranunculus have been added as well.

  Garden

• Amarnath Temple, Pahalgam

  Located at an impressive altitude of 3888m, 141km from capital city of Srinagar, this cave temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The cave enshrines a lingam which is naturally formed of an ice stalagmite. The cave is covered with snow for major part of the year except for a short period in summer when it becomes accessible to pilgrims. Millions of devotees undertake a challenging journey to Amarnath every year to offer their prayers. It is one of the most fascinating temples of India.

  Shakti Pithas

• Vaishno Devi Temple

  Located at an altitude of 5300 feet near Katra, Vaishno Devi temple is dedicated to Shakti. Vaishno Devi, also referred to as Mata Rani and Vaishnavi is a manifestation of Mother Goddess. Considered extremely sacred, the Vaishno Devi Temple is visited by approximately 8 million devotees every year. It is the second most visited shrine after Tirumala Venkateshwara Temple in Andhra Pradesh.

  Temple

• Shankaracharya Temple, Srinagar

  Overlooking the city of Srinagar at a height of 1000 feet is the Shankaracharya temple which dates back to 200 B.C. The temple in its present form has been in existence since the 9th century A.D and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple was visited by Adi Shankara and since then it has been associated with him.

  Temple