Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state of India . In the seventeenth century the Mughal emperor Jahangir set his eyes on the valley of Kashmir. He said that if paradise is anywhere on the earth, it is here, while living in a houseboat on Dal Lake. "Gar firdaus, ruhe zamin ast, hamin asto, hamin asto, hamin ast." If there is ever a heaven on earth, its here, its here, its here. In Jammu and Kashmir the most important tourist places are Kashmir, Srinagar, the Mughal Gardens , Gulmarg , Pahalgam , Jammu, and Ladakh . Some areas require a special permit for non- Indians to visit. Regions The Vaishno Devi shrine attracts millions of Hindu devotees every year, located in Jammu region.Jammu is the winter capital of state and it is famous for its temples, particularly The Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra which is visited by over 1 crore (10 million) pilgrims every year,making Jammu the most visited part of Jammu and Kashmir State. Shikaras on Dal Lake in Kashmir region. Kashmir Valley — some say it is Heaven on Earth, friendly people, beautiful gardens, vast lakes and pristine streams and stunning landscapes, it is all that "Enjoy the Incredible Kashmir" The 9 Stupas at Thiksey Monastery , Ladakh is famous for its Indo-Tibetan culture. Ladakh — truly amazing landscapes high up in the Himalayas, popular for trekking and with those on a search for the most serene place in the world Cities Jammu — the winter capital Srinagar — the summer capital of the state, set around famous Dal Lake, with its floating houseboats Gulmarg — Skiing and the India' highest gondola Katra— in the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains and home of the holy Mata Vaishno Devi shrine Leh the jumping off point for treks and adventures around Ladakh Pahalgam a calm and serene place offering multiple trekking routes. Starting point of Amarnath Yatra Patnitop a small hill station in Jammu Udhampur Zab Baihk Patna Overview Before militancy intensified in 1989, tourism formed an important part of the Kashmiri economy. The tourism economy in the Kashmir valley was worst hit. However, the holy shrines of Jammu and the Buddhist monasteries of Ladakh continue to remain popular pilgrimage and tourism destinations. Every year, thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit holy shrines of Vaishno Devi and Amarnath which has had significant impact on the state's economy. The Vaishno Devi yatra alone contributes ₹ 475 crore to the local economy annually. Tourism in the Kashmir valley has rebounded in recent years and in 2009, the state became one of the top tourist destinations of India.Gulmarg , one of the most popular ski resort destinations in India, is also home to the world's highest green golf course . The decrease in violence in the state has boosted the states economy specifically tourism.It was reported that 7.36 lakh tourists visited Kashmir in 2010 including 23,000 foreigners. In 2011, the number of tourist arrivals in Kashmir touched the mark of 10 lakh.Language The state's official language is Urdu . However, the main languages spoken are Kashmiri in the Kashmir Valley , Ladakhi in Ladakh and Dogri in Jammu. Most people can speak Hindi as a second language. As elsewhere in India, English is fairly widely spoken among the educated classes and those involved in the tourist industry. Entry By plane Srinagar International Airport Flights operate to Jammu , Srinagar and Leh . Air India. Jet Airways . GoAir India , Indigo Airlines and SpiceJet are some of the flights operating in state. By train See also: Kashmir Railway Banihal Railway station. The last stop on the railway line north is Udhampur, where you can catch onward buses and hire SUVs/MUVs (Tata Sumo / Toyota Innova/ Mahindra Scorpio). However it is better to get down in Jammu and catch a taxi from there as these are more readily available. The Kashmir Railway is a railway line being built in India to connect the state of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country. The Project officially coded USBRL (Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla Railway Link)
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