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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 |
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. |
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