JAMMU
The largest city in the Jammu Division and the winter capital of state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated on the banks of Tawi river. It is surrounded by Shivalik range to the north, east and southeast while the Trikuta Range surrounds it in the north-west. Jammu is also a focal point for the pilgrims going to Vaishno Devi and Kashmir valley, All the routes leading to Kashmir, Poonch, Doda and Laddakh start from Jammu. places of interest: Bahu Fort,Raghunath Temple,Peer Kho Cave,Shri Mata Vaishno Devi,Rani Park.
PATNITOP
Patni Top is one of the beautiful hill stations which are famous for picturesque surroundings located in the lower Himalayan Range near to the Pir Panjal range which is approximately 47 kilometers away from Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir, Situated on a plateau in the Shiwalik belt of the Himalayas. The river Chenab flows in close proximity to this location. This beautiful place is well renowned for its charming locations and landmarks that make it a perfect tourist spot. Places of interest: The Naag Temple,Kud,Madhatop,Shivagarh.
SRINAGAR
Srinagar is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir ,is also called the “Venice of the East” or the “Kashmiri Venice”. It lies in the Kashmir Valley, on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus. The city is famous for its gardens, lakes and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dried fruits. This beautiful city is gifted with magnificent lakes such as Dal, Nagin and Anchar. Apart from Dal lake and Nigeen lake city is also famous for wular lake to the north of Srinagar, is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia. Places of interest:Dal lake,Nigeen lake,Wular lake, Mughal Gardens, Shankaracharya temple, Chashme Shahi Garden.
GULMARG
Gulmarg is a town, a hill station, a popular skiing destination and a notified area committee in Baramula district in Jammu and Kashmir. The town is within the Himalayas and is within miles of the Line of Control between India and Pakistan.Gulmarg is also called the “heartland of winter sports in India.”is a gathering ground for all things extreme sports and outdoors related. Places of interest: Gulmarg Gondola,Alpather Lake,Khilanmarg,Ningle Nallah
KARGIL
Kargil is a city in the Kargil district of Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir is One of the most beautiful and enchanting tourist destinations in northern India. It is the second largest town in Ladakh after Leh. Immensely famous as the bone of contention between India and Pakistan in the war of year 1999.For adventure seekers, the place is irrefutably a heaven with various adventurous activities such as mountaineering and trekking on offer. Also, it has always been a place of religious importance. places of interest:Drass War Memorial,Suru Valley,Phokar hill,Shargole Monastery,Rangdum Monastery.
LEH
Leh is the place of natural beauty which is situated in the Himalayan range of Jammu and Kashmir & is the second largest district in the country. It is the perfect destination which is located on the banks of the Indus River. A number of tourists travel to this place to enjoy the majestic and amazing sceneries. Ancient Buddhist monuments and Mosques are the famous attractions of the city which was built during 16th and 17th centuries. You can see the finest Tibetan architectural style in the monuments of the city. Places Of interest :Spituk Monastery,Nubra Valley,Leh Palace,Kharadung La Pass,Panamik.