ABOUT KASHMIR

ABOUT KASHMIR
Jammu & Kashmir is a state in India. It is a large state and was ruled by a Maharaja (Indian King)

in the past. Jammu & Kashmir is made up of many regions but is called Jammu & Kashmir because the

two most populous regions in the state are called Jammu and Kashmir.Kashmir is a beautiful valley

in the northernmost part of India. It is part of a state called Jammu & Kashmir. The Kashmir Valley

is surrounded by some of the highest mountain ranges in the world. The valley itself is green and

thickly populated. The people of this Valley are highly evolved and have therefore dominated the

history and culture of the state.A beautiful region of S Asia, Kashmir is covered with lofty,

rugged mountains, including sections of the Himalayan and Karakorum ranges. Rivers, including the

Indus, run through relatively narrow but heavily populated valleys. The valley of the Jhelum River,

the celebrated Vale of Kashmir, is the most populous area and the economic heart of the region; it

produces abundant crops of wheat and rice.Kashmir, the “Paradise on Earth”, is known for its

captivating beauty.The most magnificent district of Kashmir is Srinagar. It is a combination of

business center, holiday resort and the summer capital of the state. Adorned with lush green rice

fields, blooming gardens, serene lakes and the unique houseboats, Srinagar gives Kashmir an added appeal.

Kashmir valley is also popular for various adventure sports that it offers. Skiing, golf, trekking,

river rafting, paragliding, camping and a number of other sports draw large number of tourists to

the Kashmir valley. Kashmir is known for its exquisite craftsmanship which flourished over the centuries.

During the winters, the craftsmen make handicrafts and sell them to tourists coming there during summers.

Some of the famous handicrafts of Kashmir are the hand-knotted Persian rugs and traditional rugs,

carpets, embroidered woollen caps, shawls and jackets, the Jamawar, silk-soft Pashmina shawls, crewel

embroidery, embroidered gold and silver dresses, caps, boleros and ponchos, stone studded jewellery,

filigree, enamelware, articles made of beaten and carved silver, articles made of walnut wood and

papier mache, silks and embroidery. Wood carving is another special art of Kashmir which is very unique.

Kashmir is just like a Himalayan Paradise on the earth. Some of the famous places to visit in Kashmir

are Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Yousmarg. Srinagar is the capital and heart of Kashmir

There are various gardens and lakes in Kashmir. Wular and Dal lake are the famous lakes in Kashmir.