TOP 10 Beautiful Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir (NEW) (with Photos & Google Map)

I've never seen anywhere in the world as beautiful as Kashmir. It has something to do with the fact that the valley is very small and the mountains are very big, so you have this miniature countryside surrounded by the Himalayas, and it's just spectacular. And it's true, the people are very beautiful too.

Kashmir is the north-west part of the Indian subcontinent. The name Kashmir is meant to refer to the valley between Himalaya and the Prabinal Range.
Gafara Tour and Travels invites you to visit the Altan Paradise on Earth in Kashmir and discover India's great glory. It is the northernmost country of India, the crown of India and Kashmir is Paradise. Kashmir is so expensive that a foreigner, who has no landfill, is not permitted.
During the period, the Kashmiri Paradise has another name. Situated on the laps of the mighty Himalayan ranges, Kashmir is the most beautiful spot on earth. A visit to the valley of Kashmir Jahangir, one of the Mughal emperors, declared:

Srinagar & Dal Lake

Best time to visit: June to October, and for snow December & January would be the best

Things to do: Stay in the Houseboat!

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Gulmarg

Best time to visit: June to October, and for snow December & January would be the best

Things to do: Mountain Biking, trekking, Skiing if you visit in winters and Gondola rides for a panoramic view of the valley.

 

Sonamarg

Best time to visit: June through October, December & January for snow

Things to do: Trekking, Camping and nature walks 

Pulwama
Best time to visit: April to October

Things to do: Mountaineering and trekking in summers and skiing and snowboarding in winters

Kupwara

Best time to visit: April to October

Things to do: Visit to Lolab valley, Qamar Reshi Sahib Shrine, Sheikh Baba Behram

Kathua

Best time to visit: Summer is the best time to visit Kathua

Things to do: Jasrota fort is a must visit for history lovers. Picnicking in Ujh Barrage

Kargil 

Best time to visit: March to June

Things to do: Mountaineering in the Nun Mountains, trekking to Suru Valley. Visits to Mulbek Gompa, Shergol, Urgyan Dzong and Wakha Rgyal

Leh
Best time to visit: April to June, September to October. Most of the tracks are closed after November due to heavy snowfalls
Things to do: Trekking and Mountain Biking is all it takes to give you a lifetime worth memories

Food and Drinks 

Kashmeeri Pulao 

Kashmeer Saffron Tea