Travel to Kashmir

Capital : Srinagar (Summer), Jammu (Winter)
Area : 222,236 sq km
Clothings : Summer- Light cottons, Winter- Heavy woollens
Languages : Kashmiri, Hindi, Dogri, Pahari, Ladakhi
Best Season : Throughout the year
Population : 9,535,000 (1998)
Religion : Islam
Best time to visit : April to June (Kashmir Valley), October to March (Jammu Region)

The Dazzling Crown of India
Resting in the lap of majestic Himalayas, Kashmir is the most beautiful place on earth, one has ver come across. This crown of India is justly called the Paradise on Earth. But, today the beautiful land of sparkling snow covered mountain ranges and lush green meadows has been turned into hell by the terrorist organisations.

Kashmir has a facts & fictions, language & literature, art & architecture, culture & customs and religion & ritual that is unique, yet similar to the culture and traditions of the Indian subcontinent. This for all those who are curious to visit this Heaven on Earth - Jammu & Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir, India’s fascinating northernmost state consists of three regions differing in topography and culture. Jammu is abounds with popular temples and secluded forest retreats. Kashmir’s capital city, Srinagar offers fulfilling holidays on the lakes with their shikaras and houseboats. Ladakh is the northern most province of the state, with a bleak terrain of barren mountains. Hilltop monasteries and a colourful way of life, completely at one with the surroundings, make Ladakh one of the best living traditions of Tibetan Buddhism in the world today.

Arriving at Jammu & Kashmir
By Flights - The state has three major civil airports at Srinagar, Jammu, and Ladakh connected to Delhi and other places in the country. Indian Airlines and its subsidiary Alliance Air operate in the Delhi-Chandigarh-Ladakh and Delhi-Jammu-Srinagar routes.
By Trackways - Jammu Tawi is the main railhead of Jammu & Kashmir. It is connected to most of the important towns and cities of the country. Moreover, the longest rail route that stretches from Jammu Tawi to Kanyakumari and touches almost all the main cities and towns of the country originates from here.
By Roadways - One can easily reach Jammu by the National Highway 1A that goes from Punjab and runs through this city, connecting it to the rest of the state, including the capital Srinagar. The state transport corporation runs several buses to most of the big towns and cities in north India.

Ladakh is connected to Srinagar and Manali by some of the most difficult road networks in the world. The Manali-Leh road is considered as the highest motorable road in the world.
By Bus : J & K State Road Transport Corporation as well as some other State Road Transport Corporations (Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh) service Jammu to and from various major places in North India providing deluxe & ordinary buses.
Local Transport : Coaches, Tourist Taxis, Other Taxis, Scooter Rickshawas, Tongas, Matador Mini Buses and City Bus Services available.

Note: All foreigners entreing Jammu and Kashmir State are required to register their arrival and departure with the Foreigners' Regional Registration Office located at the airport and in the city.