Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir
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Vaishno Devi Temple
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 374Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir
- Type: Temple
Considered one of the holiest temples in India, the temple of Vaishno Devi resides at an altitude of over 5000 feet above the sea level. Vaishno Devi, also known as Vaishnavi and Mata Rani, is at a distance of 12 km from Katra. Every year, nearly a million devotees visit the temple to offer...
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Dal Lake
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 374Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir
- Type: Lake
Dal Lake remains crowded throughout the year and is popularly known for its houseboats and Shikaras. This lake covers an area of about 26 sq. km. and has a long shore line of approximately 15.5 km. It is divided intro four different sections that are connected through four causeways and can be...
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Dal Lake
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 374Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir
- Type: Lake
Dal lake, one of the most beautiful lakes in India, is the second largest lake of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Encircled by mountains on three sides, the banks of this lake are adorned by several blooming gardens and orchards. Some of the main features of this lake include five basins and...
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Amarnath
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 374Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir
- Type: Religious
Amarnath is one of the most popular sacred places in India. It is situated at an elevation of around 4,175 m in the Himalayas. This pilgrimage centre is popular for the holy cave of Amaranth, which is believed to be the home of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvathi and Lord Ganesha. ...
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Avantiswami Temple
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 374Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir
- Type: Temple
There are two adjoining temples in Avantipur and the larger of the two is the famed Avantiswami temple. The other Shiva temple was renovated and is used for daily prayers but the older and larger Avantiswami Temple is completely in ruins. It has been dated to be built in the 9th century by the...
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Patnitop
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 374Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir
- Type: Hill
Patnitop is an important hill station of the district and is located at a height of 2,024 m above sea level. The hill station is covered with thick woody forests that provide perfect trekking trails. Some of the important trekking trails in the region are the Kud and Sanasar.
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Jama Masjid
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 374Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir
- Type: Mosque
Jama Masjid, located in Nowhatta, is one of the most important mosques in Srinagar. This mosque was constructed in 1400 AD by Sultan Sikandar. However, later the mosque was extended by Zain-ul-Abidin, who was the son of Sultan Sikandar.
370 wooden pillars and beautiful courtyard along...
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Magam
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 374Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir
- Type: Other
Magam is located in the Budgam District at an elevation of about 1,569 m. Located 18 km away from Gulmarg, this famous town has about 60% Shia Muslim population. Situated on Srinagar Gulmarg Road, the town has the largest market place of Budgam District.
In the town is present the Idara...
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Pattan
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 374Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir
- Type: Village
Pattan is located about 40 km away from Gulmarg, at an elevation of 1,553 m. This historical town is considered to have been established by the famous Hindu Raja Shankarvarman in the 9th century. In ancient times, the town was named Shankerpur, after Raja Awantiwarman, father of Raja...
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Bani
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 374Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir
- Type: Other
Bani Block is located at a height of around 4200 ft. It is a small glaciated valley with several waterfalls, thick forest patches, streams and meadows. It serves as a base camp for trekking to Bhaderwah, Chandel and the surrounding mountain peaks.
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Mattan
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 374Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir
- Type: Village
Mattan, situated a few kilometres away from Anantnag, is an important Hindu pilgrimage centre in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Lying on the Pahalgam road this centre attracts hordes of devotees from all across the country. It is one of those religious places in India where the priests and...
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Amarnath Cave
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 374Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir
- Type: Cave
Amarnath Cave, one of the prime attractions of the destination, is located at an average altitude of 3,888 m above sea level. Believed to be 5,000 years old, the cave is considered as an integral part of ancient Hindu mythology and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The cave is 60 feet in length, 15 ft...
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Kishtwar
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 374Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir
- Type: Mountain
Kishtwar town has various trekking trails that form the main base for trekking throughout the state. The town is situated close to mountain peaks like Cathedral (5370 m), Sickle Moon (6574 m), Lhalung (Durung Glacier), Namtse (6000 m), Eiger (6001 m) and Charcha (6065 m). Kishtwar is also popular...
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Amarnath Temple
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 374Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir
- Type: Temple
Duggan
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 374Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir
- Type: Other
Duggan is a valley at an altitude of around 7000 ft and is dotted with thick plantations of chir, deodar and various other shrubs. This valley has various freshwater streams flowing on both sides. One of the prime attractions of this valley is the Nag temple where an annual yatra to Kailash Kund...
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HolidayIQ Award 2012
Jama Masjid
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 374Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir
- Type: Mosque
Jama Masjid is one of the oldest mosques in Srinagar, which has been destroyed and restored several times. It is considered to be a monument of Islamic architecture and has a building that does not have any topped dome. This mosque was constructed in 1674 with four spires tower, prayer halls, 370...
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HolidayIQ Award 2012
Verinag
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 374Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir
- Type: Garden
Verinag is a spring that is situated at the foot of the Banibal Pass in the Pir Panjal Range. This spring is believed to be the source of Jhelum River. At the spring, Emperor Jehangir built an octagonal stone basin in 1612. Shah Jahan laid a garden around it in 1620. Water of the spring is known...
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Karnah
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 374Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir
- Type: Other
Karnah Village, initially known as Karnav, was ruled by many emperors. According to studies, the village has been the perfect hiding spot for many defeated emperors. It is believed that Karnah was established by Raja Karn and the nearby village of Gomal was set up by Goomti Devi. A segment of...
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Hajan
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 374Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir
- Type: Picnic Spot
Hajan is an idyllic spot for picnic, located close to Pahalgam in the Baramulla district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Lying en route to Chandanwari, this town is a notified area committee that has served as a location for several movie scenes. Travellers visiting Pahalgam can simply...
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Sanasar
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 374Places to Visit in Jammu & Kashmir
- Type: Other
Sansar is mainly a cup shaped meadow, located at a distance of 17 km from Patnitop and 119 km from the city of Jammu. It is surrounded by huge conifers and has been developed as a big golf course. This place is known for paragliding and other adventure activities.
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