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Situated mostly in the Himalayan mountains, Jammu and Kashmir shares a border with the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the south, Pakistan-administered Kashmir to the west and the People's Republic of China to the north and east. The territory is disputed between Pakistan and IndiaJammu and Kashmir consists of three divisions: Jammu, the Kashmir valley and Ladakh. Srinagar is the summer capital, and Jammu, its winter capital. While the Kashmir valley, often known as Paradise on Earth, is famous for its beautiful mountainous landscape, Jammu's numerous shrines attracts tens of thousands of Hindu and Muslim pilgrims every year. Ladakh, also known as "Little Tibet," is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and Buddhist culture.
Best time to visit:
April to November
Major cities of interest:
Jammu, Srinagar, Ladakh, Leh, Vaishno Devi, Zanskar, Patnitop, Pahalgam, Gulmarg.
Wildlife parks:
Jim Corbett National Park
Fairs & Festivals:
Makar Sankranti, Baisakhi, Bahu Mela, Lohri, Food & Craft Mela.
Throughout India: Holi, Dusshera, Diwali
Sports and adventure:
Trekking, Mountaineering, Winter Sports, Water Sports, Golfing, Fishing.
Shopping:
Kashmir Carpets, pure wool shawls, pashmina,
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