Top Things to do in Jammu and Kashmir
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What to do and see in Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Jammu and Kashmir, India including Vaishno Devi Mandir, Pangong Tso, Vaishno Devi, Shankaracharya Hill, Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden, Dal Lake, Khardung La, Sonamarg, Gulmarg Gondola, Nathatop.
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1. Vaishno Devi Mandir
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5.0 based on 2,218 reviews
Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani, Trikuta and Vaishnavi, is a manifestation of the Hindu Mother Goddess of MahaKali, MahaSaraswati and MahaLakshmi.
Reviewed By sandeep62
Visiting Mata Vaishnodevi on the Trikut mountains is a very memorable experience - especially when you do it on foot. One must visit this place at least once in lifetime. The shrine board has made excellent facilities for the devotees - the accommodation, eateries, the newly made cemented route etc. makes it much easier for the devotees to visit the place even on foot. There are other modes to reach the top, such as palkhis (palanquins), ponies, pithooos, helicopter. All in all, it is a great experience.
2. Pangong Tso
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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.
3. Vaishno Devi
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5.0 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By cagauravj2018 - Mumbai, India
Mesmerizing view, Helicopter ride was awesome, Darshan done very comfortably. In returning took horse ride, but per person rate is too high. Used rope way for Bhairo Temple which is very reasonable priced. Food is not good at restaurants available near temple.
4. Shankaracharya Hill
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4.5 based on 2,060 reviews
Reviewed By 376shaileshs - Navi Mumbai, India
The serene ambience of the temple amidst the Srinagar city makes this place a must visit for all tourists. If you're a Shiva Follower you will get the inner strength automatically to effortlessly climb the 243 steps to reach the shrine of Adi Shankaracharya ji. Mobile phones and Cameras aren't allowed for security reasons which all are aware of guys. So Jai Shiv Shambho.
5. Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden
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4.5 based on 1,097 reviews
Reviewed By gajaria - Mumbai, India
Go early - 9 am - to avoid crowds. Go in the 30-45 days that this garden is in bloom - from early April to early May. Catch the Sunshine to Click some Memorable Photographs! Give yourself at least 2 hours to do justice to this garden
6. Dal Lake
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4.5 based on 4,144 reviews
Reviewed By Sujataroamer - Kalyan, India
Anyone planning a trip to Srinagar has to opt for a shikara ride to enjoy the beautiful dal lake. Though you can go shikara ride anytime, Best time to visit is in late afternoon as u can see snow clad mountains ,experience cool breeze and slowly see the lights lit up all over the lake in the houseboats and road.... Small garden in between the Dal lake...It is deep somewhere while somewhere it is full of weeds.... And can see the bottom.... The small shopkeepers try to sell u their products as u go for a ride.... But they are not authentic and not good in quality....u can see shops set up in Dal lake... During winter It is covered with a layer of ice.... And if temp drops shikaras don't work.... Must visit place in srinagar
7. Khardung La
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4.5 based on 657 reviews
Reviewed By SavvyFernwehBlog - New Delhi, India
Khardung La pass in Ladakh, India is at a very high altitude of 5,359 meters and is the getaway to Nubra and Shyok valley when you are travelling from Leh. Siachen Glacier lies way up from the Nubra valley ahead. Local summit signs claim Khardung La to be the highest motorable road in the world. Travelers love to get clicked with this signboard. However, It is debatable because there are even higher altitude passes like Mana Pass (5454m, in India-Tibet border), Semo La (5565m, in Tibet) and few others. But undoubtedly, Khardung La is the most popular and frequently travelled pass. We didn't expect such snowfall in Khardung La in Ladakh, India. I was super happy and excited to experience the first proper snowfall in my life in Khardung La, Ladakh. Suddenly it was all white as far as we could see. But Khardung La is a busy tourist route. All the tourist vehicles, bikes, army trucks etc. cross this route to reach Nubra or Shyok valley. So suddenly, there was long traffic congestion. The vehicles fully stopped for a small period of time and started skidding in the snow as soon as they started. All drivers followed instructions and put chains in the tyres. All throughout those freezing weather I found groups of people working outside clearing the snow from the road. Hats off to them and such initiatives. AMS is very common in such high altitude and it is recommended not to remain there too long (20 mins maximum as claimed by the sign boards). During snowfall there are also risks of slippery snow. Some travelers fell and injured themselves. So better to be constantly cautious about the grip of your shoes. There is a temple in the top with many colorful flags. It was also submerged in thick snow. There are also a café and a police check post. We experienced the thickest clumps of snow while driving from Kardungla towards Nubra valley.
8. Sonamarg
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4.5 based on 1,138 reviews
Reviewed By Rmaru72 - Jamnagar District, India
We traveled from Srinagar to Sonmarg in one and half hour. It is 75kms. We reached in between the snow clad mountains, stunning meadows and luckily it was snow fall today that is icing on the cake. What more you need. Really enjoyed the snowfall. We hired jackets gum boots and pony for Rs 3000/- The person took us to see three points. The thing I love most about winter is playing in the snow! Me and Rajesh played a snowball fight, we made footprints and many many more!!! There is absolutely nothing more peaceful that I can think of than watching snow gently fall. Amazing experience!!!!!
9. Gulmarg Gondola
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4.5 based on 3,107 reviews
Reviewed By Sujataroamer - Kalyan, India
In the month of Feb, we visited gulmarg in the second week.... It was freezing cold but along with it the day was sunny.... To reach gulmarg first u need to hire a car from Srinagar till tangmarg..... After getting down at tangmarg....we add a guide named Mr ahmed., he helped us in hiring jackets, long boots, sunglasses ( a must) and mask if required on rental basis of 100rs per thing.... Till then another vehicle was ready for us to travel by tying chains on its wheels to travel safely from tangmarg to gulmarg..... It is journey of 12 km. Approx taking 20 mins to travel..... Beautiful mesmerizing road covered with snow on both sides.... After reaching gulmarg u can tell ur driver to take ur car till gondola ticket counter or walk till it which is difficult as it is 3km approx.... We took a sledge ride pulled by Kashmiri people .... Costing 1500 per person with complete back and forth journey in Gulmarg.... Complete paisa vasool and fun-filled ride.... Then we took a gondola ride 760/person for phase 1.... Ample of snowy mountains and snow to enjoy.... One can also go to phase 2 if required.... But food adventures activities are available at phase 1 or near booking counter and not at phase 2...worth going.... Keep ur cash ready and enjoy cashmore..... Kashmir..... But worth every penny.... Lifetime experience
10. Nathatop
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4.5 based on 259 reviews
Reviewed By Satyam02 - Jammu City, India
The place is beautiful out you need to go early to avoid traffic and plz also visit sanasar lake which is a few kilometres from nathatop
