With Afghanistan
in the north-west, Russia on its further north, Sinkiang Province of China
on the north-east, and the Pir Panjal range between the state and the rest
of India, Kashmir is described as the "Paradise on Earth" or the "Oriental
Switzerland'. This land has swift flowing rivers, and placid lakes and flowery
gardens. Temples, mosques and monasteries dot this state and make it sacred
to all faiths.
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FACTS
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Languages |
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Kashmiri, Dogri, Urdu and Ladaki. |
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Crops |
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Forest products, Barley, Fruits, millets, rice and saffron. |
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Industries |
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Handicrafts, carpet and shawls, sericulture. |
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Airports |
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Srinagar, Jammu and Leh. |
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Time to visit |
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April to October. |
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Festivals |
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Sivaratri-Feb, Spring festival-April, Hemis- June, Amarnath Yatra- July. |
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PLACES
OF INTEREST
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| Achabal |
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Gardens, fishing, camping and picnic site. |
| Amarnath |
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Major pilgrim center, Cave temple. |
| Dras |
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Coldest place in Asia. |
| Gulmarg |
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Meadow of flowers, holiday resort, golf and other winter sports. |
| Jammu |
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Temples and palaces, Art Gallery, forts, Winter capital |
| Kargil |
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Trekking, mountaineering, orchards and monasteries. |
| Kishtwar |
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Muslim tombs, sapphires |
| Leh |
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Highest Golf course in the world, handicrafts, trekking. |
| Pahalgam |
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Holiday resort, fishing, and saffron fields. |
| Srinagar |
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Summer capital, lakes, gardens, and handicrafts. |
| Waishnodevi |
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Hindu pilgrim centre. |
