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MOUNTAINS IN THE MIST

JAMMU

 
In the gentle foothills of the Himalayas is the town of Jammu - once the capital of royal principality, now the winter capital of the state of Jammu & Kashmir. It is the entrypoint to this beautiful state and the base for a pilgrimage to the famous temple of Vaishno Devi and to the other little shrines that dot this area.
 
Places of interest: Raghunath Temple, Ranbireshwar Temple, Bahu Fort, Amar Mahal Palace, Dogra Art Gallery, Vaishno Devi Temple.
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PAHALGAM


Just 96 Kms from Srinagar, located on the beautiful River Lidder is Pahalgam. Surrounded by the hill slopes covered with groves of pine, with the snow-capped peaks providing a scenic backdrop, Pahalgam is an ideal base for treks into the interiors.


Places of interest: Amarnath, Chandanwari, Sheshnag, Panchtarni, Kolahoi Glacier, Phirilasan, Tarsar Lake, Marsar Lake, Tulian Lake.
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SRINAGAR

The city of lakes , srinagar nestles in the heart of one of the lovelist areas of the country, the beautiful Kashmir valley. The Jhelum River and the Dal Lake-a series of interconnected lakes and waterways make srinagar a visual delight. Splendid formal gardens laid out by mughal emperors for their enjoyment, are beautifully maintained. Houseboats on the lake are an exciting alternative to the more traditional hotels.

  Srinagar is also a take-off point for some of Kashmir's hill stations and a base for variety of activities that range from trekking and mountaineering to fishing ,golf and skiing.

Places of interest: The Dal Lake, Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh and Chasma Shahi, Pather Masjid, Hazratbal Mosque, Temple of Shankaracharya, Hari Parbat Fort. 
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GULMARG

With pretty views and green undulating country, Gulmarg is a popular skiing resort and a good base for treks. A fine golf course-the highest in the country(2730 m) is an added attraction.


Places of interest: Alpather Lake , Khilanmarg.

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LEH


 

 


Ladakh, the northern-most disrict of kashmir, in the rain shadow of the Himalayan ranges is distinctly different - a vast cold desert , where the snow-fed streams provide the main source of water for habitation and cultivation. Leh, its capital, once a mojor link on the "Silk Route" is located  in a fertile valley that has a several spectacular Buddhist monasteries.

    
Places of interest:Alchi Gompa, Hemis Gompa, Thikse Monastery, Shey Palace, Leh Palace, Stok Palace.
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Kargil  major town in Ladakh, Kargil  is Located on the Srinager-Leh route. It is an ideal base for an exploration of the Zanskar region