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[[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] is home to several valleys such as the [[Kashmir Valley]], [[Chenab Valley]], [[Sindh Valley]] and [[Lidder Valley]]. Some major tourist attractions in Jammu and Kashmir are Srinagar, the Mughal Gardens, [[Gulmarg]], [[Pahalgam]], Patnitop and Jammu. Every year, thousands of Hindu [[pilgrim]]s visit holy shrines of [[Vaishno Devi]] and [[Amarnath Temple|Amarnath]] which has had significant impact on the state's economy.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/002200709130350.htm | work=Online edition of The Hindu|title=Amarnath Board to study yatra impact on Kashmir economy | access-date=6 June 2009|location=Chennai, India|date=13 September 2007}}</ref>
[[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] is home to several valleys such as the [[Kashmir Valley]], [[Chenab Valley]], [[Sindh Valley]] and [[Lidder Valley]]. Some major tourist attractions in Jammu and Kashmir are Srinagar, the Mughal Gardens, [[Gulmarg]], [[Pahalgam]], Patnitop and Jammu. Every year, thousands of Hindu [[pilgrim]]s visit holy shrines of [[Vaishno Devi]] and [[Amarnath Temple|Amarnath]] which has had significant impact on the state's economy.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/002200709130350.htm | work=Online edition of The Hindu|title=Amarnath Board to study yatra impact on Kashmir economy | access-date=6 June 2009|location=Chennai, India|date=13 September 2007}}</ref>


Kashmir Valley is one of the top tourist destinations of India.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200903181221.htm|work=Online edition of The Hindu|title=Foreign tourists flock Kashmir|access-date=18 March 2009|location=Chennai, India|date=18 March 2009}}</ref> [[Gulmarg]], one of the most popular [[ski resort]] destinations in India, is also home to the world's highest green [[golf course]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB119332713217271534?mod=googlenews_wsj|title=Fairway to Heaven|author=Cris Prystay|date=26 October 2007|work=The Wall Street Journal}}</ref> Tourism has suffered a lot during past thirty years and it is still in mess.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/news/Tourists-arrival-gives-boost-to-J-K-economy-news-jm3v4cihjai.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716071016/http://www.sify.com/news/Tourists-arrival-gives-boost-to-J-K-economy-news-jm3v4cihjai.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-07-16|title=Tourists arrival gives boost to J-K economy|work=Sify}}</ref>People associated with tourism and other private businesses are facing potential challenges and always suffer huge losses due to the unprecedented situation in the territory.  
Kashmir Valley is one of the top tourist destinations of India.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200903181221.htm|work=Online edition of The Hindu|title=Foreign tourists flock Kashmir|access-date=18 March 2009|location=Chennai, India|date=18 March 2009}}</ref> [[Gulmarg]], one of the most popular [[ski resort]] destinations in India, is also home to the world's highest green [[golf course]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB119332713217271534?mod=googlenews_wsj|title=Fairway to Heaven|author=Cris Prystay|date=26 October 2007|work=The Wall Street Journal}}</ref> Tourism has suffered a lot during past thirty years and it is still in mess.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/news/Tourists-arrival-gives-boost-to-J-K-economy-news-jm3v4cihjai.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716071016/http://www.sify.com/news/Tourists-arrival-gives-boost-to-J-K-economy-news-jm3v4cihjai.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-07-16|title=Tourists arrival gives boost to J-K economy|work=Sify}}</ref> People associated with tourism and other private businesses are facing potential challenges and always suffer huge losses due to the unprecedented situation in the territory.  


Jammu and Kashmir is also famous for its scenic beauty, flower gardens, apple farms and more. It attracts tourists for its unique handicrafts and the world-famous [[Kashmir shawl|Kashmiri Shawls]].
Jammu and Kashmir is also famous for its scenic beauty, flower gardens, apple farms and more. It attracts tourists for its unique handicrafts and the world-famous [[Kashmir shawl|Kashmiri Shawls]].
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* [[Patnitop]]
* [[Patnitop]]
* [[Sanasar]]
* [[Sanasar]]
* [[Jai Valley]]: The Jai Valley at a height of 7000 ft. located 32 Kms from Bhaderwah, and 232 kms (approx.) from Jammu is an extremely beautiful region spread over 6 kms receives ample snow to attract ski-lovers & Snow-boarding surfers.
* [[Jai Valley]]: The Jai Valley at a height of 7000&nbsp;ft. located 32 Kms from Bhaderwah, and 232 kms (approx.) from Jammu is an extremely beautiful region spread over 6 kms receives ample snow to attract ski-lovers & Snow-boarding surfers.
===Rafting===
===Rafting===
*  The [[Reasi]]- Dera Baba Banda Bahadur stretch of 12 kms (approx.) houses rapids up to 3rd grade and is ideal for amateurs and joy rides.
*  The [[Reasi]]- Dera Baba Banda Bahadur stretch of 12 kms (approx.) houses rapids up to 3rd grade and is ideal for amateurs and joy rides.

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Kashmir Valley during the spring season

Jammu and Kashmir is home to several valleys such as the Kashmir Valley, Chenab Valley, Sindh Valley and Lidder Valley. Some major tourist attractions in Jammu and Kashmir are Srinagar, the Mughal Gardens, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Patnitop and Jammu. Every year, thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit holy shrines of Vaishno Devi and Amarnath which has had significant impact on the state's economy.[1]

Kashmir Valley is one of the top tourist destinations of India.[2] Gulmarg, one of the most popular ski resort destinations in India, is also home to the world's highest green golf course.[3] Tourism has suffered a lot during past thirty years and it is still in mess.[4] People associated with tourism and other private businesses are facing potential challenges and always suffer huge losses due to the unprecedented situation in the territory.

Jammu and Kashmir is also famous for its scenic beauty, flower gardens, apple farms and more. It attracts tourists for its unique handicrafts and the world-famous Kashmiri Shawls.

Major attractions

Gulmarg

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Jammu

Aerial view of Jammu

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Pahalgam

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View of Pahalgam Valley

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Sonmarg

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Srinagar

Panorama of Srinagar
Aerial view of Dal Lake

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Verinag

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Adventure Tourism

Skiing

  • Patnitop
  • Sanasar
  • Jai Valley: The Jai Valley at a height of 7000 ft. located 32 Kms from Bhaderwah, and 232 kms (approx.) from Jammu is an extremely beautiful region spread over 6 kms receives ample snow to attract ski-lovers & Snow-boarding surfers.

Rafting

  • The Reasi- Dera Baba Banda Bahadur stretch of 12 kms (approx.) houses rapids up to 3rd grade and is ideal for amateurs and joy rides.

Para-gliding

  • Sanasar, 19 kms west of Patnitop & 130 kms from Jammu. The picturesque cup-shaped meadow is ideal for enjoying the thrilling ride and relishing the aerial view of 9-hole golf course of Sanasar.

Camping

Rock Climbing

Trekking

Transport

View of Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport

The primary methods of transport in Jammu and Kashmir are by road and air. It has access to the rest of India through the Banihal road tunnel near Qazigund on national highway NH 1A and through NH 1B that passes through Sinthan pass and Kishtwar.

Jammu and Kashmir has 2 civil airports. The Jammu Airport and the Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport in Srinagar. They receive direct flights from New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Jammu and Kashmir has a 119 km (74 mi) long modern railway line that started in October 2009 and connects Baramulla in the western part of the valley to Srinagar and Qazigund. It further links the Kashmir Valley to Banihal across the Pir Panjal mountains through the new 11.215 km (6.969 mi) long Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel or Banihal rail tunnel from 26 June 2013. Banihal railway station will be linked to the rest of India in another few years as the construction of the railway line from Jammu to Banihal progresses steadily.

References

  1. ↑ "Amarnath Board to study yatra impact on Kashmir economy". Online edition of The Hindu. Chennai, India. 13 September 2007. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
  2. ↑ "Foreign tourists flock Kashmir". Online edition of The Hindu. Chennai, India. 18 March 2009. Retrieved 18 March 2009.
  3. ↑ Cris Prystay (26 October 2007). "Fairway to Heaven". The Wall Street Journal.
  4. ↑ "Tourists arrival gives boost to J-K economy". Sify. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011.
  5. ↑ http://jammutourism.gov.in/Adventure.html

External links

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