Dal lake
Dal is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is an urban lake, the second largest lake in Jammu and Kashmir, and the most ...Water volume: 983 million cubic metres (34.7×...Average depth: 1.42 metres (4.7 ft)Catchment area: 316 square kilometres .max depth 6m(20ft) Dal Lake is a small mid-altitude lake(1,775 meters above sea level) situated at a distance of 11 kilometres away from Dharamshala near the village of Tota Rani on MacLeod Ganj Naddi road in district Kangri Himachal Pradesh. Dal Lake is 2KM walk westwards from MacLeod Ganj bazaar. Nestling amidst lush green forests of deodar trees, the Dal Lake is famous for its scenic beauty and pilgrimage center. The area around Dal Lake is a natural paradise.
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Shivkhori
Shiv Khori, is a famous cave shrines of Hindus devoted to lord Shiva, situated in the Sangar village, Pouni, near Reasi town in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir in India. In Reasi district, there are many shrines such as Mata Vaishno Devi, Baba Dhansar, Siad Baba. ShivKhori attracts lakhs of devotees annually. Shiv Khori is situated in between the hillocks about 140 km north of Jammu, 120 km from Udhampur and 80 km from Katra and light vehicles go up to Ransoo, the base camp of pilgrimage. People have to traverse about 3 km on foot on a track recently constructed by the Shiv Khori Shrine Board, Ransoo duly headed by the Divisional Commissioner Jammu as chairman and District Development Commissioner, Reasi as vice-chairman
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Shankaracharya Temple
Shankaracharya Temple is a Hindu temple situated on top of the Shankaracharya Hill on the Zabarwan Range in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is at a height of 300 m above the valley floor and overlooks the city of Srinagar.
The temple and adjacent land is a monument of national importance, centrally protected under the Archaeological Survey of India. Dharmarth Trust has managed the temple since the 19th century, along with others in the region.
Suchetgarh Border
Suchetgarh border post, has been developed as a tourism spot by the state tourism department. The Suchetgarh Border post is 28 kms from main Jammu. The road to Nai Basti-Gulabgarh from Jammu follows the train route as it existed prior to 1947 and a number of old buildings can be seen on the way.. Suchetgarh Post served as the route to Sialkot during the pre-partition era, which is just 11 kms from the post and earlier there was an Octroi post at this point. On the other side of the border post lies a spectacular Banyan Tree, which is as old as 100 years. In close vicinity are the "Gharana and Abdullian wet lands where migratory birds of a number of varieties flock during winter season.
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Manali
One of the most popular tourist places in Northern India is situated in Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh on the banks of Beas River and at an altitude of 1950 Meters or 6500 Feet (approximately) Manali, Valley of Gods. The term stands for Manu (Manu Rishi) + Aali (Home) and I bet you his home (Manali ;) is just MAGICAL in nature. The place is ideal for families as well as young couples looking for some hide and seek with the flavor of romance on top of it. Manali is largely visited by the honeymoon couples and in summers people from all walks of life (children to old) come to Manali to seek pleasant weather from hot burning lands of Northern India
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Gulmarg
Gulmarg is one of the most beautiful destinations of Jammu and Kashmir inNorth India. Gulmarg is home to ancient Hindu temples, mosque, church and major tourist attractions such as tallest Gondola rides, snow-capped Himalayan mountains, golf course, pristine lakes etc. There are many places to visit in Gulmarg all of whichare explained in great detail in this comprehensive guide to Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Pahalgam
The meaning of name Pahalgam literally means ‘a village of shepherds’. Its pristine beauty and scenic locations present numerous options to explore nature as well as yourself. Pahalgam is a picturesque town located in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. The proximity is set on the banks of River Lidder at an altitude of 7200 feet. It is a decent place dotted with towering fir-covered mountains. A highly touristfriendly destination now, Pahalgam was once a humble shepherd’s village, owing to its epithet, the Valley of Shepherds Pahalgam has a religious significance as well. It is host to the famous Amarnath Yatra, the annual Hindu pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Lord Shiva, known as Amarnath Gufa. Every year in the month of July, millions of devotees throng this place to start their pilgrimage to the famous shrine.
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Golden Temple
The golden temple is spiritually the most significant shrine in Sikhism. It is located in the city of Amritsar. It became a centre of the Singh sabha movement between1883 and 1920s,and the Punjabi Suba movement between1947 and 1966.Golden temple is also known as Harmandir Sahib. The man made pool on the site of the temple was completed by fourth Sikh guru. It is famous for its full of golden dome, it is one of the most sacred pilgrim spots for Sikhs. The mandir is built on a 67-ft square of marble and is a two storied structure.
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