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India - Be in the Rendezvous land of color,
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![]() Srinagar: The capital of Jammu and Kashmir stands on the Dal lake, the Dal lake is a maze of intricate airways. The city is renowned for its canals, houseboats and Mughal gardens. The popular sites in Srinagar are the Shah Hamdan Mosque, Pather Masjid and the Jami Masjid that were built by the Mughal emperors. |
![]() Mughal Gardens: The Mughal Gardens will take you back in time. Chashme Shahi (Royal Spring), Nishat Bagh (Pleasure Garden) and Shalimar Bagh (The Abode of Love) are the highlights. |
Shopper's
Gusto:Kashmir is a handicraft lover's delight. Beauty and art is exhibited in Kashmiri artifacts: paper mache, lacquered & painted in floral designs, wood carvings & screens, carpets soft & fine in typical oriental designs. Silks, woolen shawls embroidered in traditional paisley & hand work of great beauty. The J&K Handicrafts Corporation has a large display of all handicraft items, carpets, etc. at the Government Arts Emporium, housed in what was once the British resident's mansion with a big. lovely garden. The prices of all items here are fixed & quality guaranteed. Climate:
Winter: winter is very cold and lasts from November to March. There are strong winds, snow and rainfall during this period. The monsoons bring a lot of rain. In the higher mountain areas around the valley, there is often snow fall. Summer: Mild and much shorter than winter. Warmer weather begins in the middle of March and lasts till the end of July. Transport: » Airway: Flights operate from Jammu to Delhi, Srinagar, Chandigarh, Leh & Amristar. » Railway: Trains link Jammu with Delhi, Madras, Bombay, Calcutta, Gorakhpur and Varanasi. » Roadway: Buses connect Jammu with Srinagar, Delhi, Amristar, Pathankot.
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