Top Best Rated Places in Jammu-Kashmir

Gulmarg is a stunning hill station in a cup-shaped valley in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. About 58 km from Srinagar, and 313 km from Jammu, it is one of the popular skiing destinations in India, and among the must-include places in Jammu & Kashmir tour packages.

Situated at an altitude of 2730 m, Gulmarg is one of the top honeymoon destinations in India. This pristine hill town has also been developed as an adventure hub as the Indian Institute of Skiing, and Mountaineering is located here. A lot of courses on trekking, mountaineering, skiing, and snowboarding are offered by IISM. Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve, Alpather Lake, Ningle Nallah, Ferozepur Nallah, Shiva Temple, Shrine of Baba Reshi, Saint Mary's Church, Maharani Temple, Drung Waterfall, Kongdoori, Gulmarg Golf Course, etc., are some of the popular tourist places in Gulmarg.

Gulmarg also has the world's second-highest Gondola ride. Due to its mesmerizing scenic beauty, Gulmarg has also been a popular destination for shooting various Bollywood films. It can be visited as part of the Srinagar tour packages.

Jammu is the winter capital of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. About 252 km from Srinagar, and 594 km from Delhi, it is one of the top places to visit in India, and among the must-include places in Jammu & Kashmir packages.

Nestled on the banks of the river Tawi against the backdrop of the snow-capped Pir Panjal Mountains, Jammu is the second most populous city as well as the most visited place in Kashmir. The city is known as the City of Temples for its ancient temples and Hindu shrines. Since it is also the starting point for the hugely popular Vaishno Devi Temple and Amarnath Yatra, it is visited by tourists from far and wide as part of Jammu packages.

With its majestic temples, religious shrines, snow-capped peaks, and cultural heritage, Jammu is truly a melange of pilgrimage, leisure, natural beauty, and heritage. The city houses the famous Maha Kali Temple which is considered second only to the Vaishno Devi Temple, Katra. Raghunath Temple, Bahu Fort, Peer Kho Cave, Bhimgarh Fort, Baag-e-Bahu, Manda Zoo, Amar Mahal Palace, Mubarak Mandi Palace, Sidhra Golf Course, Ranbireshwar Temple, Dogra Art Museum, Rajender Park, Shiv Khori, Dudhadhari Mandir, etc., are some of the popular places to visit in Jammu.

Sonamarg or Sonmarg, which means 'Meadow of Gold', is a charming hill station located in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, India.About 92 km from Srinagar, 124 km from Gulmarg, it is one of the popular tourist places to visit in India and among the must-include places in Jammu & Kashmir tour packages.

Placed at an altitude of 2800 m, Sonmarg is an ideal holiday destination adorned with snow-laden fields, surrounded by majestic glaciers and serene lakes which cast subtle spells on the travellers.This tiny Himalayan town is blessed with several tourist places that include Thajiwas Glacier, Zoji La, Vishansar Lake, Nilagrad River, Baltal Valley, Gangabal Lake, Krishnasar Lake, Satsar Lake, Gadsar Lake, etc. which attracts a large number of tourists as part of Sonamarg Tour Packages.

It is a base camp for trekkers going to Ladakh and for many trekking routes to different lakes of Kashmir. Tourists can also enjoy trout fishing in Vishansar Lake, Krishnasar Lake, Gangabal Lake, and so on. During winter the valley covered with snow offers an opportunity for the tourist to enjoy sledding or skiing. If you like water activities, Sonmarg provides you with the opportunity to enjoy white water rafting as well.

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Vaishno Devi is a temple town situated in the Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir, India. Located on the slopes of Trikuta Hills near Katra, it is one of the prominent places of pilgrimage in Jammu & Kashmir, and among the must-include places in India tour packages. It is about 67 km from Jammu, 256 km from Srinagar, & 661 km from Delhi.

The sacred town of Vaishno Devi is home to the famous Vaishno Devi Mandir. The Vaishno Devi Temple is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Vaishno Devi, a folk manifestation of the Hindu Mother Goddess, Durga. Vaishno Devi Temple is one of the richest temples in India with annual receipts of almost 16 billion dollars and is also among the top places to visit near Jammu. The temple is sacred to both Hindus and Sikhs. Many prominent saints such as Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Swami Vivekananda have visited the temple. Devotees believe the goddess herself calls the devotees to reach here.

Vaishno Devi Mandir, Ban Ganga, Charan Paduka, Ardh Kuwari, Bhairavnath Mandir, Dera Baba Banda, Baba Dhansar, and Himkoti are some of the popular places to visit in Vaishno Devi. Navaratri and Diwali are the two major festivals celebrated in the Vaishno Devi Temple.