You must visit Kashmir at least once in your lifetime and to do this you can fly into Srinagar or Jammu. Jammu is the better in terms of transportation facilities since it is also connected by rail and road to other cities in India. All roads leading to Kashmir lead to Jammu. Before you go...
Category: Jammu
Historical Account of the Vaishno Devi Temple
The geological studies reveal that the cave of Vaishnodevi is approximately one million years in age. Although the Rig Veda makes mention of the Trikuta, it does not refer to the worship of the ‘Mother Goddess’. ‘Shakti worship was initiated in the ‘Puranic’ period only. The Mythological Reference: The Mahabharata is the first place where...
Bhaderwah or Bhadarwah, Heaven on Earth
Bhaderwah Located in the Doda district in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, Bhaderwah is situated on the foothills of the middle Himalayas. It is mainly a mountainous town situated 80 km from Batote. The town of Bhaderwah is blessed with natural beauty as it has beautiful forests and several streams flowing through various parts...
Sanasar, The Remotest Hill Station
Sanasar: A new respite from your otherwise boring life! A couple of decades ago, the scenic ‘Sanasar’ was unknown and unexplored. But with the advancement of technology and the government’s encouragement, ‘Sanasar’ was brought to the light and exposed to the world. Two small villages of Jammu & Kashmir – Sana and Sar are compositely...
Religions in Kashmir
There are three major religions present in Jammu and Kashmir state. In it, Islam is most dominant in different parts of the state. However, in terms of the total population, Islam dominates the Kashmir valley. In addition to that Hinduism and Buddhism also constitute a part of the religions in Kashmir. The followers of Buddhism...
Music And Dance of Kashmir
The history and tradition of music and dance in Kashmir valley is about a thousand years old and enhances the charm of the Kashmir valley. These are some main forms of the classical music and folk songs of Kashmir. What Are The Type Of Music And Dance In Kashmir? Here we have described the type...
Languages of Jammu & Kashmir
Language Speaks Languages: The most common languages spoken in Kashmir are Kashmiri, Dogri, Urdu, Hindi, Ladakhi, Purig, Tibetan, and English. Kashmiri: This is the most dominant language of Kashmir. It is the native Kashmiri language. Kashmiri is an Indo-Aryan language and is popularly called Koshur in local terms. Hindi It is the second most spoken...
Kotli Jhajjar Village
Jhajjar Kotli Jhajjar Kotli is a famous picnic spot and tourist complex in the state of Jammu and Kashmir built on the banks of the rivulet named Jujjar and approx 27 km from Jammu on the national highway that leads toward the city of Srinagar. The main attraction of this beautiful tourist place is the...
Patnitop – A Hill Station in Jammu
The state of Jammu and Kashmir is dotted with countless wonders of nature. The small charming hill station of Patnitop is one of those. Patnitop of late pulls a lot of tourists from far and wide. If you wish to gather detailed info about this tiny hill station of Jammu-Kashmir here follows a detailed Patnitop...
Dera Baba Banda Katra, Udhampur | Banda Singh Bahadur
Dera Baba Banda (A Religious Destination in Himalaya) Location Tehsil – Reasi, District Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir India. Dera Baba Banda is not only a major pilgrimage center for Sikhs but attracts people from other faiths also. It has a Gurudwara built by Baba Banda Bairaagi on the banks of the River Chenab. He was...
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