Travel and tourism in jammu kashmir

Map of Jammu Kashmir



Kashmir



Kashmir Hub invites you to Jammu and Kashmir, the crowning glory of India. India's northernmost state and crown of India, Kashmir is a Paradise regained. Kashmir is so precious, no outsider is allowed to own land here.



Experience the beauty of Jammu and Kashmir with Kashmir Hub. The state has three regions - Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.
Each region is beautiful in its own way. Nature has blessed Kashmir with incredible beauty. Stay in luxury houseboats on the beautiful Dal Lake in Srinagar, go skiing in Gulmarg and Patnitop, view the majestic Himalayan peaks, see Chinar trees turn russet in autumn, and enjoy a holiday in Kashmir with Kashmir Hub.





See the vibrant colors of the flowers in the gardens of Kashmir with Kashmir Hub and understand why Jahangir, the Mughal Emperor said, "If there is a Paradise on Earth, it is here, it is here, it is here." Experience a trip to a paradise called Kashmir, with Kashmir Hub.

Jammu



Jammu, the second largest town in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, and is situated 290-km from capital city of Srinagar on the south-eastern slopes of the Shiwalik range. In winter it becomes the headquarters of the Jammu & Kashmir administration and many Kashmiris move here for the winter because the temperature drops.



The climate is one of opposites: while in summer time the heat builds upto breaking point in the foothills, people of Ladakh and Kashmir wait for the snow to melt.on the high passes. From October onwards, Jammu becomes a much more pleasant destination. However, the best time to enjoy vale of Kashmir and the adventures of Ladakh region is between the months of May and September.





Hotals in kashmir
Hotel Intercontinental
Hotel Broadway
Centaur Lake View Hotel
Hotel Heevan
Hotel Pahalgam
Hotel Sonmarg

Gurkha Houseboat



Kashmir is a land where myriad holiday ideas are realized. In winter, when snow carpets the mountains, there is skiing, tobogganing, sledge-riding, etc. along the gentle slopes.





In spring and summer, the honey-dewed orchards, rippling lakes and blue skies beckon every soul to sample the many delights the mountains and valleys have to offer. Golfing at 2,700 m above the sea, water-skiing in the lakes and angling for prized rainbow trout, or simply drifting down the willow fringed alleys of lakes in shikaras and living in gorgeous houseboats are some of the most favoured ones.

Srinagar


The summer capital of and Kashmir Srinagar (1,768 metres) is 900 km north of Delhi via Pathankot, and Jammu.Srinagar is located in the heart of the Kashmir valley at an altitude of 1,730 m above sea level, spread on both sides of the river Jhelum. The





Dal and Nagin lakes enhance its picturesque setting, while the changing play of the seasons and the salubrious climate ensures that the city is equally attractive to visitors around the year.



Dal lake



The Dal is famous not only for its beauty, but for its vibrance, because it sustains within its periphery, a life that is unique anywhere in the world. The houseboat and Shikara communities have lived for centuries on the Dal, and so complete is their infrastructure on the lake, that they never have to step on land! Doctors, tailors, bakers- one can see them all in tiny wooden shops on the lake, near picturesque vegetable gardens and acres of lotus gardens



Nagin Lake



Nagin Lake, which is usually thought of as a separate lake, is also divided from Dal Lake only by a causeway. The causeways are mostly suitable for walkers and bicycles only so they make a very pleasant way of seeing the lake without having to worry about traffic or Shikaras.

Sonamarg







Sonamarg is 84 km from Srinagar along the Srinagar - Leh Highway at an altitude of 2740 metres. The river Sindh making the valley quite captivating shapes the town. Known as the meadow of gold strewn with the alpine flowers and surrounded by towering mountains; it is the most beautiful part of Kashmir.



The Shankaracharya Temple, provides excellent views of the valley of Kashmir. Other places of tourist attractions are the Mughal Gardens of Shalimar where flowers, fountains, streams can be seen as well as the beautiful Mosque of Hazrathal. Pahalgam is a pleasant little, single street town full of streams. The site of the start to the shrine of Amarnath begins here. Gulmarg also has great scenic beauty to offer.

Pahalgam






This place is around 96 kms from Srinagar, heralded by gushing, silvery streams of ice - water and by densely wooded mountains. Pahalgam appears round the corner against a background of mountains and glistering glaciers with streams rushing past. The place is quite famous as the starting point of Amarnath yatra. Pahalgam is the starting point for many trekking trails, such as to the Kolohoi Glacier, Amarnath, Zanskar and Kargil.

Gulmarg



The large meadow of Gulmarg is 52 kms southwest of Srinagar. The name means meadow of flowers and it is also an excellent base for trekking, ideal for adventure seekers. In winter it turns into India's premier skiing resort.

MUGHAL GARDENS

Kashmir was a favourite of the Mughal emperors who visited it as often as they could. Cool and refreshing after the plains of North India where the business of governance kept them, they planted gardens with stepped terraces and flowing watercourses. When they rested in their gardens, they dreamt they were in paradise.

Leh



Leh is a beautiful barren desert situated at 3,505 meters above sea level in lap of the Great Himalayas. Leh is the main tourist gateway, its the largest town in the Ladakh region. It is ideal destination for nature lovers and adventure freaks. The main highlights includes the breathtaking landscaping, the enchanting rives, snowcapped mountains complimenting the blue sky, time stopping silence of the desert, temperature below zero and Ladakh festival, in short nature's untouched beauty and incredibly attractive. Leh has so many monuments, monasteries, great options for trekking and mountaineering, river rafting, horse riding and polo.

Katra

Katra Town, lying in the foot of Trikuta Mountains, 48 kms. from Jammu, serves as the base camp for visiting the famous shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, which is approachable on foot along a 13 kms long well laid footpath. Every year, more than 4.5 million pilgrims pass through Katra on their way to the holy shrine.



The cave shrine of Mata Vasihnodeviji or Trikuta Bhagwati (alt: 5,200 ft.) has been a beacon of faith and fulfilment to millions of devotees from all over the world. The pilgrimage to the Shrine holds great significance for the pilgrims. The best time to travel Katra is between July & March.


Kashmir Houseboats




The romantic setting of the lake in Kashmir together with the royal setting of the houseboats create magic. The best activity while on the houseboat in Kashmir would be to sit in the balcony and enjoy the multi hues of natural and human life pass by. The view from the houseboat keeps changing with the season too. There are the awe aspiring mountains of the Pir Panjal (also spelt as Panchal) and the majestic mountains of Himalayas. In winter the fun doubles when the snow covered surrounding takes over. The waters of the lake are mesmerizing as it is.

Each houseboat has anything between two and four bedrooms in it with attached bathrooms and a common sitting and dining room. The charges of a houseboat always include all meals and a certain number of crossings by shikara to and from the houseboat. Houseboats offer far more personalized service than hotels because of the far higher host guest ratio.


By Road -
National Highway 1-A, connecting Srinagar with Jammu, is a good, all-weather road with several sharp inclines and hairpin bends. It is maintained by the Border Roads Organization (BRO), which clears the road of any obstructions resulting from natural causes like landslides and heavy snowfall. The famous Jawahar Tunnel that connects Jammu with the Kashmir Valley across the Pir Panjal range falls en route.




By Rail -
The nearest railhead for Srinagar is Jammu Tawi (305 kms) where trains arrive from Delhi, Calcutta, Pune, Mumbai, Kanyakumari, Ahmedabad, etc. As with flights, train bookings have to be made well in advance. During the holiday season, additional trains operate to and from various parts of the country.

By Air -
Indian Airlines operate regular daily flights to Srinagar from Delhi, Mumbai and Jammu. They leave from Delhi directly, from Delhi via Jammu, and from Bombay via New Delhi and Jammu. Jet Airways also operate daily flights to Srinagar from Delhi as well as Jammu. Indian Airlines has its city office in the Tourist Reception Centre, while the Jet Airways office is close by.

France, Britain and Germany are the Vietnamese tourism sector’s three major European target markets

The number of British tourists coming to Vietnam is mounting rapidly with 19.3 percent more UK tourists in Vietnam last year than the year before, according to the Vietnam National Administration for Tourism (VNAT).

France, Britain and Germany are the Vietnamese tourism sector’s three major European target markets.However the French and German markets have been growing at a slower pace than Britain.
The Nguyen Brothers company, a new PR-travel firm established by young Vietnamese in Britain, will promote the Saigontourist brand in the UK aiming to turn it into a leading Vietnamese tourism name in Britain and the EU.

Under a contract sealed between the British company and the Hanoi branch of Saigontourist Thursday, Nguyen Brothers Ltd. will conduct market surveys and seek Britain travelers for Saigontourist.
Saigontourist and Nguyen Brothers will work together to increase the number of EU tourists to Vietnam and promote Vietnam’s image in the bloc.
Vietnam tourism’s heavy hitter
Saigontourist opened in 1975 in Ho Chi Minh City as the city’s first tourism-based business and formed into Saigontourist Holding Company in 1999.
The operator has been ranked by the VNAT as one of the leading tourism corporation in Vietnam.
Saigontourist operates tours, hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, retail shops, taxis and training facilities.
The company now runs eight travel service companies, 56 hotels, 13 resorts and complexes, and 24 restaurants. It has also cooperated with 50 local joint ventures, private businesses. It is also part of nine joint ventures with foreign partners.

It operates three Vietnamese restaurants in Japan, one restaurant in Germany and one representative office in Japan. The operator plans to open more Saigontourist branches in Southeast Asia.

The company received over 1.47 million international tourists last year and over 1.2 million guests stayed at Saigontourist-run hotels.

The national tourism industry expects to receive 4.2-4.4 million foreign visitors and 18.5 million local tourists in 2007. Read more news about travel and tourism at: http://www.thanhniennews.com/business/

Travel and tour paris

When people choose to visit Paris, it is wise to acquire details about this historical French city well in advance. The place is also more often visited for it’s being the land of illustrious artists like Zola, Van Gogh, Turgeney and Degas. Apart form this, the Montmarte region has an exclusive cemetery where the great souls of Degas, Stendhal, La Golie etc. lie in peace. There is also the famous The Musee de Montmartre where people like Renior, Dufy and Suzanne Valada had resided.


The La Quarter region of Paris is a paradigm of unity and diversity. This is because people from all castes and creed inhabit the place. There is round the clock activity with plenty of markets, restaurants, gardens, parlors etc. in this ancient region that has streets of the Roman era.

Guides provide an outline and may provide wide-ranging information or could be dedicated to a certain aspect of traveling or a certain provider. It is advisable for travelers to be judicious and understand tourism trends and accommodation options in Paris.


Most hoteliers and tourism officers make available descriptive brochures that outline city intersections, markets and street maps. This allows tourists to find their lodging locations at ease without being lost in Paris.

Not to be overlooked is the popular Montmartre region of Paris. The area is bedecked by the Sacre Coeur Church, that has almost scaled to the height of the Eiffel Tower. But this isn’t all. The Notre Dame Cathedral at the Notre Dame region is worth looking. The ancient cathedral that is an epitome of love also has an underground crypt and a small museum for the visitors.
The criteria for rating hotels vary from country to country, but in France, hotels are given a grade ranging from one to four stars based on the facilities that are available; but such ratings are not an indication of the quality of the accommodations. That means that the star rating will only give you a basic idea of what facilities a hotel has to offer.

Two-star hotels must have an elevator (if appropriate), a telephone in every bedroom, and at least 40% of the rooms are required to have a bathroom in the room (en-suite). Three-star hotels must offer breakfast room service and 80% of the rooms must be en-suite, and four-star hotels are required to have a restaurant and all the rooms en-suite.


A outstanding and enthralling place nestled in the city of Paris is the Louvre Museum. This museum has some of the world’s most prized sculptures, paintings, utensils and other antiques. If there is the globally treasured Mona Lisa of Leonardo Da Vinci, there are also the two giant winged bulls that long ago used to guard the palace of Sragon II and the Hammurabi Code. Other antiquities from Babylon, Mesopotamia, Sumeria etc. can also be seen. This facilitates a joyful stay at any resort or hotel without facing language barriers. People also need to make enquiries regarding transportation services offered by hotels, resorts and villas.


Amongst the several bedazzling galleries like Prints and Drawings Gallery, arts gallery etc. the sculpture gallery is also garlanded by the bewitching Michaelangelo Courtyard. On the whole, the Louvre Museum is a spectacular place to stop at.
When considering a particular Paris accommodation it is advisable for foreign tourists to enquire whether hotel staff is well conversant in English or not.


This includes airport shuttles, transportation options to and from the city and sightseeing facilities. When considering a particular Paris accommodation it is important to understand tariffs, taxes, correspondence options, payment plans and accepted currencies. Paris is a big and diverse city and the location of your hotel can make the difference between a vacation filled with magical memories and a nightmare made real.

Finding a Paris hotel bargain is quite possible if you follow a few essential guidelines. First of all you need to know where you want to stay. Secondly, you’ll need to decide what kinds of hotel services you’ll need. Some people want everything from air conditioning to mini-bar to room service, with a four star restaurant on the premises. Others are content with a bed, a bathroom and a shower in a safe part of Paris.

Intrepid Travel's Jane Crouch

Jane Crouch is the Responsible Travel Manager (RTM) for Intrepid Travel, passionate about travelling in a way that's positive and rewarding for all those involved.

Jane has been at Intrepid for 10 years – starting as a group leader in Vietnam and Borneo in 1996. After about 65 trips and some brilliant experiences, she hung up the backpack in early 2000 to take up the position of RTM based in the company’s Melbourne office, responsible for preparing RT guidelines, training staff and ensuring Intrepid Travel are practicing what they preach. Last year Jane took a long service leave to pursue a passion of hers, Timor-Leste as a volunteer through Australian Volunteers International, to work on tourism development based at their Government's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After instability, she was evacuated and then later returned to Dili into a new role as personal assistant to Timor-Leste’s First Lady and based at the Alola Foundation which was established to help support women and their families.Read more about this travel news at:http://ecoclub.com/news/089/interview.html

All India Tour And Travel

India has a rich cultural history, cosmopolitan and rural cities, and a diversified landscape characterize. With its huge landmass, it is impossible to experience its natural treasures without a good travel package.

Situated in the North-West Himalayas, the climate of Shimla varies from a maximum of 10-11 degrees in winter to a maximum of 25-26 degrees in summers. Shimla never allows the gods to raise the temperature above that limit and the gods always oblige. Shimla changes its moods with the seasons. In spring we see flowers of all kinds, both wild and cultivated, smiling in each garden. During the monsoon, we see some of the best sunsets in the world.

Tourist destinations and hill stations that Himachal Tours covers are followings.
1. Shimla- Queen of Hill Stations (called by the British), Situated in north-west Himalayas, Shimla the summer capital of India before independence is now the capital of Himachal Pradesh.
The British called Shimla the "Queen of Hill Stations." Situated in the north-West Himalayas, Shimla the summer capital of India before independence is now the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla derives its name from "Shyamala";- the goddess Kali, whose temple existed in the dense forest that covered Jakhu Hill in the early 19th century. The English named it Simla. Shimla is well connected by air, road and rail with all parts of Himachal Pradesh, and the neighbouring states of Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashimir and the Union territory of Chandigarh. Covering the area of 18 sq. km. at a height of 7,238 ft. Shimla is surrounded by pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron forests. Its well developed facilities, easy accessibility and numerous attractions make it one of Indian's most popular and biggest hill-stations.


2. Palampur- One of the major hill stations in Kangra Valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
3. Dharamsala- Blesses with marvelous natural beauty, Dharamsala is well wooded with oak, deodar, pine and other timber yielding trees.
4. Kullu-Manali- Called as ‘Himachal’s Silver Valley’ Kullu-Manali is blesses with natural beauty. When the rays of sun skim over the waters and snows – or when moonlit beams dance on its surface – the entire area glows iridescent silver.
5. Dalhousie- A beautiful hill station, Dalhousie is built on and around five hills. It is surrounded by the beautiful panorama of snow capped peaks. With natural beauty, Dalhousie holds a variety of colonial architecture and a variety of sightseeing and activity.
6. Mandi- Situated on the bank of the river Beas, this historic town is known as the town of temples or Kashi of Himachal.

Himachal Pradesh is a state in northern India. It is mostly mountainous, cultivated valleys and glorious green hill slopes. Himachal – which means ‘the home of eternal snow’ – has the mountains as a steady picture frame over almost all areas. It is spread in the area of approximately 56,019 sq km. Temperatures of Himachal vary from region to region. It is bordered by Indian states of Jammu & Kashmir (north), Haryana (south), Punjab (west), and the international border with Tibet (east). Honeymoon in India offers you an array of choices to explore hands in hands with your life partner.

A narrow-railway links Kalka with Shimla. This important rail-link was built in 1924 and its "toy trains" still ply between the two stations, passing through 105 tunnels and beautiful rail-road stations. Half-way through the journey, after Solan, the lights of Shimla flow in the distance, looking like glimmering jewels studding the dark green of the mountains. The train takes six hours, and at every stop on the journey are smiling faces giving a warm welcome.
Winter in Shimla is known as the season of "Long moon-night." It becomes a frost glistening silent city. A gathering of dark clouds tells us of the approach of snow generally a slight fall first, followed by a heavier one when the snowflakes sweep down through the fine-needles bending long branches to the ground. The following morning sees the town as a fantastic fairyland of white beauty.

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