Top Things to do in Jammu and Kashmir
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The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir
Discover the best top things to do in Jammu and Kashmir, India including Tso Moriri, Jhelum River, Pangong Tso, Apharwat Peak, Amarnath Temple, Doodhpathri, Indus River, Nigeen Lake, Zanskar Valley, Amarnath Cave.
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1. Tso Moriri
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 343 reviews
Reviewed By SavvyFernwehBlog - New Delhi, India
Tso Moriri is mountain lake in Ladakh, little less popular than Pangong, and at a height of 4595m above sea level. It is said to be the largest high-altitude lake, being entirely in India. The lake and surrounding area are protected as the Tso Moriri Wetland Conservation Reserve. So, pitching tents/ camps right along the lake is not allowed. But a little far and with a view of the lake, some camps are set up, which can be booked for accommodation. The lake is surrounded by snow clad mountains all around and the lake is mostly felt by the snow meting from this mountain top and some springs. The pristine waters of the lake have blue colors and it is surprisingly calm and serene. There is reflection of snow-clad mountains and clear blue sky in this beautiful lake. Tso Moriri is relatively untouched and experiencing this breathtaking beauty is totally worth the very long drive from Pangong or Leh to Tso Moriri. It is not ideal for a day trip. It is more popular to drive from Leh to Tso Moriri. We drove from Pangong to Tso Moriri (240 kms) through the Changtang region which is quite remote. It is often said to be one of the most beautiful drives in entire Ladakh. So imagine, how breathtaking it could be! We did not see any petrol pump in the route and less toilets/ food stops. To visit Tso Moriri, an Inner Line Permit (ILP) is mandatory. Ask your travel agency or driver to arrange the permit for you. We stayed in Korzok village which is in a highland on the shores of Tso Moriri. Korzok is quite remote but has some simple and traditional homestays and guest houses. We stayed with Goose homestay and absolutely had a great experience. At the same time, much of the places nearby to the lake is army area and in my opinion there are lot more restrictions in Tso Moriri than in Pangong.
2. Jhelum River
3. Pangong Tso
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,466 reviews
Reviewed By LataV - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This is one of the few endorheic basins in India...i.e the water does not naturally flow as a outlet to another water body like a river etc. This is also a salt water lake which lies in India and China and no prize for guessing why it does not have any kind of marine life or flora habituating its waters. In fact a line of control also lies within the lake...While this part of the review takes care of some hard facts pertaining to the lake...now comes the amazing magical part. No visit to Leh can be complete without a visit to this mesmerising lake. The colour of the lake is a reflection of the sky at any point of the day. The water is always calm and peaceful with little gentle waves touching the shores silently. Its so still that you can actually hear your own breath when the man made noise around you comes to a stop. The best way to visit this place is to stay overnight as one then gets to see the lake in its various moods and time....in the afternoon under the blazing day sun, in the evening while the sun is setting , the early morning sun-rise. Each of these bring a different facet of this beautiful water body and should not be missed. There are many camps lining up the Pangong Tso and its worth its while to stay back at one of these.
4. Apharwat Peak
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 606 reviews
Reviewed By ramandeeps213
This has to be heaven on earth. The snow and the mountains and the clouds make you feel like you are walking in heaven. The main attraction here is the skiing. A must must must visit place. I was in trance because of the beauty of this place.
5. Amarnath Temple
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 49 reviews
Yatra to Baba Amarnath Holy Cave for which one has to trek a height of about 14,500 ft is full of thrill and joy .The feeling of divine which is always beneath ones' heart , burst out and one realises 'Moksha' as one attends the Cave and perform the prayer before the Shivlinga . Surrounded by beautiful valleys, mountains , one will always feel His presence on the paradise of the earth, the memory of which hardly vanishes with time A journey which will rediscover the nature and its love which is always inside but one has never felt.
6. Doodhpathri
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By shukladk - Lucknow, India
very good un touched natural place but locals will force you to park your car 4 kilometers before the place and use their horses to travel for that they will demand lot of money
7. Indus River
8. Nigeen Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,095 reviews
Reviewed By syedibrahim1000 - Mumbai, India
Its a nice and cleaner lake then Dal Lake. Don't miss visiting the early morning floating vegetable market on this lake. Its really an amazing experience.
9. Zanskar Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
This region is almost totally cut-off from the rest of the world for 9 months a year.
Reviewed By Alienalouis - Northern Poland, Poland
It was an amazing experience. Thank you for such an amazing trip to zanskar valley. Being Solo i enjoyed alot and it was an adventurous experience. I'm looking forward for more such experiences.
10. Amarnath Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By travtk - Bengaluru, India
Trek up, take the helicopter and trek remainder distance - in any case this will be a once in a lifetime, arduous journey. Feel accomplished at the end of it. The cave itself and the ice linga is unique and mesmerizing. Trek can be cold, slippery (melted snow, frozen ice, narrow two-way path shared by humans and ponies.
