Srinagar is located along the banks of Jhelum River in the Valley of Kashmir. Srinagar is the capital of Jammu Kashmir in the summer months of May to October and Jammu is the capital of Jammu & Kashmir in the winter months from November to April.
Srinagar, the jewel in the crown of Jammu and Kashmir, is a city that whispers tales of timeless beauty and resilience. As the summer capital of this northernmost Indian state, it paints a mesmerizing picture where nature's grandeur meets centuries of rich culture.
ParihasPora. Parihaspora is an old town situated near the district of Baramula at 26 km from Srinagar. This town was the capital of Kashmir during the Shankervarman Regime. It was found in the 8th century AD by the king of Kashmir, Lalityaditya Muktapid.
The old name of Kashmir is "Kashmir" itself, but it was historically known as "Kaspeiria" or "Kaspapuri" in ancient texts. In some historical periods, Kashmir was also referred to as "Kaśmīra" which is derived from Sanskrit.
Srinagar is a city in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. It is the largest city and summer capital of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
The predominant religion of Kashmir valley is Islam. Muslims constitute more than 90% of the total population of Jammu and Kashmir. Even in Jammu, Kargil and some other districts, Islam forms a substantial part of the population. The Muslims are broadly divided into two sects - the Sunnis and the Shias.
Domestic tourists can visit Azad Kashmir without any restriction, but are advised to keep their identity papers with them. Foreign tourists are allowed to visit the following places only with a permit: Dheerkot, Rawalakot, Chotta Gala, Chikkar, Daokhan, Muzaffarabad, Mangia and Sehnsa.
Kashmir is famous for its unmatched natural beauty of its surrounding majestic mountains, the pristine and serene lakes, the gorgeous blooming flower gardens, the handicraft items like pashmina shawls, carpets etc, 'Kesar' or Saffron of Kashmir is world famous, the religious sites and the adventure activities of skiing ...
The most dominant of all Kashmir languages is the native Kashmiri language. Other common languages of Kashmir valley are Urdu, Hindi and English. The following lines provide more information about the major languages spoken in Kashmir: Kashmiri Majority of the population in Kashmir speaks.
New Delhi is the capital of India and a part of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). New Delhi is the seat of all three branches of the Government of India, hosting the Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace), Sansad Bhavan (Parliament House), and the Supreme Court.
Jammu is the most populous district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir and is home to the winter capital (Jammu) of Jammu and Kashmir. (The capital moves to Srinagar city in the summer). The largest city is Jammu.
Kashmiri Shaivism, religious and philosophical system of India that worships the god Shiva as the supreme reality. The school is idealistic and monistic, as contrasted with the realistic and dualistic school of Shaiva-siddhanta.
Kishtwar district is an administrative district of the Jammu division in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. As of 2011, it is the largest and the least populous district of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
India has control of about half the area of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, which comprises Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, while Pakistan controls a third of the region, divided into two provinces, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Being part of India, a passport and an Indian visa are mandatory for tourists visiting Kashmir. People of India, on the other hand, do not require a visa to visit Kashmir, but one has to carry a photo ID proof issued by the government of India.
Fresh snowfall in Kashmir as strong winds lash Srinagar and other plains. The famous ski resort of Gulmarg and a few other areas in the Kashmir valley received fresh snowfall with high-speed winds sweeping Srinagar and other plains.
Varanasi, or Benaras, (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi`s Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed.
