 Jammu
and Kashmir are the two regions that are the most densely
populated, hence the state’s name. The Jammu region is better known as the
land of temples and beautiful palaces. Jammu, the capital, is the major
city you’ll pass on your way to the Kashmir region. The Kashmir region is
very famous for its natural beauty and popularly known as 'Paradise on
Earth' or 'The Valley', because of the area that stretches out between the
Himalayas and the Pir Panjal Mountain Range. Its capital Srinagar is a
wonderful colourful city with many museums and gardens. From Srinagar, you
can do some excellent daytrips or set off for one of the hill stations from
which to start your trekking.
The eastern region is known as Ladakh with a large Buddhist population
and better known as the Indian version of Tibet. It is an interesting area
with an overdose of astonishing views and multiple opportunities for
trekking, rafting and walking. Ladakh lies between an altitude of 9000 feet
to 25000 feet. Ladakh is mounted by the Great Himalaya and the Karakoram
Mountain ranges. Drass, Zanskar and the Suru Valley in the Himalaya region
receive heavy snow in winter. It is said that only in Ladakh you can suffer
from sunstroke and frostbite at the same time. The people, region and the
culture of Ladakh are much alike the Tibet and the Central Asia. Many
villages are crowned with a Gompa or Monastery. Leh is a lovely town with
the impressive Leh Palace dominating the town.
It might be a wise idea to check out the latest news on the situation in
Kashmir. Although it is relatively safe for tourists, Kashmir still is a
disputed territory and the fighting between Pakistan and India still claims
lives.
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