Places to visit in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir, with its capital at Srinagar, is known for lakes, chinars and snow peaks. Here are well-known places to start with, and a tip for each.
Dal Lake
A lake in Srinagar, known for shikara rides and houseboats.
Early morning is calm, when the floating market is on.
Shalimar Bagh
A terraced Mughal garden built in 1619 beside Dal Lake.
The chinar trees turn gold in autumn.
Gulmarg
A meadow resort in the Pir Panjal with one of the world’s highest gondolas, and skiing in winter.
Book the gondola in advance in peak season.
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