Mata Vaishno Devi-Srinagar-Pahalgam-Gulmarg-Amritsar-Kurukshetra


Place to Visit:

Mata Vaishno Devi Srinagar Gulmarg
Pahalgam Amritsar Golden Temple
Jalianwala bagh Waga Border Kurukshetra

Jammu

Jammu - Raja Jambu Lochan discovered Jammu, the ‘land of the fearless' and the ‘land of Gods and Goddesses' in the 9th century BC. It is popularly known as the "City of Temples' and it has also been the winter capital of the state of Jammu & Kashmir It offers the widest diversity of terrain and beauty and the entire region is pocketed with lakes and valleys. .

Srinagar

Srinagar - is known for the famous, which comprises of a number of lakes including the Nagin Lake. Located on the eastern part of the city, one can enjoy a ride on shikaras, traditional boat of Kashmir on the Dal Lake. The Shalimar Bagh and the Nishat Bagh are very captivating Mughal Gardens located on the eastern end of the Dal Lake. Jaluka, the son of Emperor Ashoka, built the Temple of Shankracharya in the 3rd century AD. Hazratbal Mosque, situated on the northwest shore of Dal Lake, contains a hair of the prophet. Shri Pratap Singh Museum, situated on the Jhelum River in Lal Mandi, displays a rich collection of Buddhist and Hindu importance along with 200-year old textiles and carpets.

Gulmarg

Gulmarg - The valley of Gulmarg, a large meadow about 3-sq-kms in area, stands at 2,730 metres, 56-km south west of Srinagar. The name means 'Meadow Of Flowers' and in the spring it's just that, a rolling meadow dotted with countless colourful Bluebells, Daisies, Forget Me Not's and Buttercups. The valley itself is about 3-km long and up to a km wide.

Pahalgam

Pahalgam - also known as the valley of shepherds, is located 95 kms east of Srinagar at an altitude of 2,130 meters. It is positioned beside the Liddar River, in the Liddar valley. It is an exotic tourist destination with soaring mountains, glistening glaciers, gushing silvery streams of ice water and dense pine and cedar forests with soft whistling winds and revitalizing air. It is also an ideal for adventure sports enthusiasts. It offers wonderful treks, skiing, mountaineering and camping sites.

Amritsar

Amritsar - The Sikh Guru, Guru Ram Das, founded Amritsar, meaning 'a pool of nectar'. It has grown from a sacred village pond into a spiritual temporal centre of Sikh culture. Amritsar is the soul of Punjab and today it is India's important distribution centre of dry-fruits. It is one of the most ancient and fascinating cities of India. It is also the city where Jallianwala Bagh, the garden where scores of innocent Indian people were massacred by the British. Amritsar is an institution by itself.

Golden Temple

Golden Temple - Har Mandir Saheb, popularly known, as the Golden temple is the holiest shrine for the Sikhs, so called because the entire upper half was inlaid with copper covered over by gold plate. The architecture of the Golden Temple, is a blend of Hindu and Muslim styles.

Jallianwal Bagh

Jallianwal Bagh - Nearby is the Jallianwala Bagh (a memorial), where during the British rule in India, General Dyer opened fire on innocent people causing a massacre on 13th April 1919. The place is now a national monument. Its walls bears the bullet marks of this tragedy.

Wagah Border

Wagah Border - The final frontier, Wagah about 28 kms. from Amritsar is the only border crossing between India and Pakistan. It's an interesting experience especially at sunset when the 'Retreat' ceremony takes place with the BSF on the Indian Side of the Border. The changing of the guards and the ceremonial lowering of the flags ceremony is carried out with great pomp.

Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra- The ancient land of Kurukshetra is regarded as the birthplace of one of the greatest religions of the world, Hinduism. It is the land where the sage Manu penned his 'Manusmriti' and where learned 'rishis' compiled the Rig Veda and Sama Veda. Kurukshetra, named after the great sage king Kuru, is also the site of the epic battle of Mahabharata. It was graced with the visits of Lord Krishna, the Buddha and the Sikh gurus.