a trip to the valley to which i belong

2. Kashmir (Kashmiri: ‫یر‬ِ‫ش‬ٔ‫ک‬/
कॅ शीर; Hindi: कश्मीर; Urdu: ‫کشمیر‬ ;Shina: ‫کشمیر‬),
spelled Cashmere, is the northwestern region
of South Asia. Until the mid-19th century, the
term Kashmir geographically denoted only the
valley between the Great Himalayas and the Pir
Panjal mountain range. Today, it denotes a larger
area that includes the Indian-administered state
of Jammu and Kashmir (which consists of Jammu,
the Kashmir Valley, and Ladakh), the Pakistan-
administered autonomous territories of Azad
Kashmir and Gilgit–Baltistan, and the Chinese-
administered regions of Aksai Chin and the Trans-
Karakoram Tract.

3. J&K Tourism
 The Department of Tourism, Its main role comprises of:·
Overall planning and execution of schemes for the
development, up-gradation and improvement of the tourism
infrastructure in different parts of the State.
 Support to the private sector industry in the form of incentives
for setting up various tourist facilities as well as for promotion
and marketing of their products and services.
 Promotion and marketing of various tourist destinations and
products of the State.

4. Tradition & Culture
 Kashmir as traditional craftsmen have skills that
are passed down from one generation to the next
in a tradition that has survived thousands of
years. Hand-knotted carpets in silk, wool or a
combination of yarns bear floral designs and
exquisite patterns with a strong Persian influence
 Other handicrafts of the region include papier-
mâché objects painted with gold leaf and natural
colours, basketry, carved wooden furniture made
from the walnut wood and beaten silver and
copper ware.

5. The Beauty Is Spellbound
Set like a jewelled crown on the
map of India, Kashmir is a
multi-faceted diamond,
changing its hues with the
seasons - always extravagantly
beautiful.
Two major Himalayan ranges,
the Great Himalayan Range and
the Pir Panjal, surround the
landscape from the north and
south respectively. They are the
source of great rivers, which
flow down into the valleys,
forested with orchards and
decorated by lily-laden lakes.

7. The blessing of Prophet Mohammad from Hazratbal Shrine and Jama Masjid, the
divinity of Shankarcharya temple, glimpse of floating vegetable market and the
bountiful flora and fauna, all honour the capital city with a title of Paradise on
Earth. Srinagar also renders great options for activities like bird watching
(Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary) water skiing (Dal Lake, Nagin Lake and Bod-dal),
golfing (Kashmir Golf Course), trekking (towards Pir Panjal, 89 kms from Srinagar)
and boating (Shikara ride on Dal Lake and Nagin Lake) and thus makes holidays in
Jammu & Kashmir a successful expedition.
 The capital city Srinagar is the prized possession of the
Vale of Kashmir. Imbibing many colors of the state, it
reflects the authentic Jammu & Kashmir.
 The canopied Shikara boats, plush houseboats, snow-
capped mountains and the sparkling water of Dal and
Nageen Lake come together to bring the picture of
authentic Srinagar come alive.

8. Leh… Land of Queer Beauty and Sheer
Adventure

9. Gulmarg… Entailing Adventure and
Excitement

10. Kupwara… Rightfully the Crown of
Kashmir

11. Sonmarg… The Kingdom of Untainted
Beauty

12. Pahalgam… Tucking Refreshment and
Excitement

13. Baramullah…Reflecting Perfectly the
Beauty of Kashmir

14. Zanskar… Entrenching Beauty and
Excitement

15.  Beauty Lies In The nature And In The
People Itself.
So It’s Upto The People How They
Preserve It & How They Pass It To The
Next Generation
PRESENTED BY RAHFIL
PANDITH