Jammu and Kashmir are considered as one of the famous holiday destinations in all over the nation. Most of the people choosing Jammu and Kashmir as their holiday and honeymoon vacation due to this place enclosed by with amazing backdrop of Himalayan ranges and snow-clads with an awesome picturesque view of nature.
Kashmir is also famously known as ‘Switzerland of India’ due to its various amazing scenic locations of nature and Himalayas and the Pir Panjal range. Jammu and Kashmir welcome the adventurous lovers who like to explore their freakiness in snow.
Here we have some outstanding places to see in Jammu and Kashmir.
1. Vaishno Devi Temple
Witness the most famous destination to visit in Jammu and Kashmir is Vaishno Devi Temple. This temple is situated at an altitude of 5200 ft above sea level in Tirkuta Hills. Here people believe that Vaishno Devi is a manifestation of Goddess Durga and they worship her with daily rituals. This place is also counted as one of the 108 Shakti peeth in the nation.
This temple is so popular that every year you can see devotees on large scale. Most of the people here like to do the trek to reach the temple and trek distance covered up to 13 km. People who are unable to walk there are other services like ponies, palanquins, and helicopters. The best time to visit Vaishno Devi temple is in the months from March to October.
2. Gulmarg
In Jammu and Kashmir, there are so many beautiful places are there to explore. Among all places, Gulmarg is considering one of the most beautiful places covered with snow clads, Himalayas, meadows of flowers and it is also the hub for so many adventurous activities. It is situated at an altitude of 2730 m above sea level. Skiing is one of the major activities to do in Gulmarg.
This place is considered as a couple’s favorite destination for honeymoon and it is also having the world’s second-highest Gondola ride. Including skiing, there are other activities to do in Gulmarg like trekking, mountaineering, etc. In the month’s winter from December to January will be the perfect time to visit Gulmarg.
3. Patnitop
It is always so great and exciting to witness the marvels of the nature surrounded by a holy atmosphere. In all over Jammu and Kashmir Patnitop is one of the best places to visit. This place with so many picturesque views of the surroundings covered by white-clad snow and endless meadows making Patnitop so special and famous.
The extraordinary view of Shivalik Range and the holy Kailash Parvat are the must-watch sceneries in Patnitop. Some of the famous adventurous activities to do here like trekking, rock climbing, rappelling, and camping. A walk through the pine forest is one of the great experiences. Never miss tasting the sweets at the village called Kud.
4. Srinagar
Srinagar is one of the best and popular places to visit which is located in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is also famously known as ‘Heaven on Earth’. There are so many major attractions to see in Srinagar like Mir Bahris where people live on the lake who belongs to a community and floating vegetable market.
Srinagar is home for some famous Mughal gardens like Cham-E-Shahi Garden, Shalimar Bhag, and Nishat Bhag. For nature lovers, Srinagar will full fill all your dreams to take awesome pictures of the natural surroundings. Skiing, bird watching, trekking, and boating are some finest activities to do in Srinagar. From December to January is the perfect time to visit Srinagar to witness the lovely snowfall.
5. Dachigam National Park
Dachigam National Park is covered with lush greenery and all positive nature vibes together. The park situated at an altitude of 1700 m to 4300 m above sea level and spread an area over 141 square km which is 22 km away from Srinagar. This park is built up when the ten village communities sacrifice their land and relocated to another place, for the area of the park.
Dachigam park is home for so many wild species like Pygmy Owlets, Himalayan bears, and the leopards and so many rear species of plants. In months of Mat to June and September to October is the right time to visit the park and to witness the flora and fauna.
