Top 10 Places to visit in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir are located in the Himalayan mountains and share borders with the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the south. There are 3 regions in J&K: Jammu, Kashmir Valley, and Ladakh. It is the only state in India which is having a Muslim-majority population. let’s started our Top 10 Places to visit in Jammu and Kashmir.

1. SRINAGAR

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It is the capital city of Kashmir and is the most beautiful city. It embeds many colors of the state i.e. Jammu and Kashmir. This state is found on the banks of the Jhelum river.  The canopied Shikara boats, plush houseboats, snow-capped mountains, and sparkling water of Dal and Nigeen Lake bring out the beauty of Srinagar. This city also contains bird watching and sports activities if one is interested in sports and birds. Srinagar is number four in the Top 10 Places to visit in Jammu and Kashmir.

Here we made a list of some places to visit in Srinagar for you.

2. LEH

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Leh is said to be the land of queer beauty and sheer adventure the lofty mountains, the alpine lakes, divine Gompas, and the quaint settings make Leh looks breathtaking. It is located 434km away from Srinagar. Leh also contains sports activities and one could easily enjoy their holiday by sightseeing and relaxing here.

3. JAMMU CITY

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The city of Jammu which is luckily blessed by goddess Vaishno Maa who has found her earthly abode on Trikuta hills in Jammu is most amongst the most visited places. There are many temples in Jammu like Raghunath temple, Ranbireshwar temple, Mahamaya temple, and Peer Baba, and many people visit Peer Khoh so they can seek blessings from god. A trip to Jammu is no less than a trip to a holy land.

4. RAJOURI

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Rajouri the refuge of Gujjars and Bakarwala is situated 153km away from Jammu city. Rajouri shares the borders with Pakistan so it’s one of the intriguing places to visit. Rajouri has many beautiful places like Dehra Ki Gali, Thanamandi, and Kotranka Budhal are a few places that are apt for sightseeing. One can also visit this place in summer as it has very pleasant weather at that time. Rajouri comes in number four in the Top 10 Places to visit in Jammu and Kashmir.

5. GULMARG

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Gulmarg is indeed one of the best places to visit in Jammu and Kashmir. It is 52km away from Srinagar. Gulmarg is also known as the heaven for adventure along with skiing options, trekking, snowboarding, golfing, mount biking and fishing are the options available in Gulmarg. One who is an adventure freak can definitely have his/her holidays in Gulmarg.

6. UDHAMPUR

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Udhampur is named after Raja Udham Singh and is said to be the second-largest city in the Jammu region. This city is best for a history lover as it contains a lot of historical things and places. Udhampur is also said to be one of the most favorite tourist attractions in Jammu and Kashmir. Udhampur is also covered with greenery and is surrounded by a lot of trees. It would be one of the best places to visit.

7. KUPWARA

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Kupwara is noted for its natural beauty and charm and is a vital part of Jammu and Kashmir tourism. The lush meadows, alpine mountains, and the gushing clear water make Kupwara an important tourist attraction in Kupwara. There are also many historical villages that allow history lovers to contemplate including Gushi (Built by Kashi Shah), Karnah (mentioned in Raj Tarangini written by Kalhana), and Keran, with these many tourist attractions one should definitely visit this charming place.

8. KARGIL

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Brave heart Kargil is situated at the India-Pakistan border at an altitude of approximately 2800m above sea level. Connected to the Zojila Pass, Kargil holds an important place in the history of India.  Kargil is one of the most interesting places to see in Jammu & Kashmir. It offers a great opportunity for trekkers, campers, rafters, and mountaineers. The Nun Mountain allows mountaineering expeditions whereas, Kargil offers a brilliant option for trekking to Pensi-La Lake and Suru valley.

9. SONMARG

Sonmarg Top 10 Places to visit in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Blessed with an unmatched landscape, Sonmarg makes for an extravagant visual treat. Famed for many excursion options, there are a large number of treks and short routes that lead to places like Gangabal Lake, Krishansar Lake, Vishansar Lake, Naranag, Harmukh Mountain, and the famous Baltal and Thajiwas Glacier. The summary comes in number four in the Top 10 Places to visit in Jammu and Kashmir.

10. PULWAMA

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Fragrant saffron fields and affable people welcome you to the Pulwama district.  Pulwama gives you quite a large number of places for sightseeing including Nagberan, Tarsar Lake, Marsar Lake, Shikargarh, and Aripal Nag. Where, Nagberan is a small scenic town that draws a lot of nature lovers to it, there Shikargarh is known for attracting wildlife lovers. On the other side, Tarsar and Marsar are two legendary lakes that must be visited for their unmatched beauty.

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