ABOUT JAMMU & KASHMIR:

• State endowed with stunning natural beauty is regarded as the ‘Crown’ of India as well as the ‘Heart of Asia’.
• Geographically and culturally, this northern-most State of the country can be divided into three distinct regions.
• Hilly plains of Jammu lie in the south, the high altitude desert region of Ladakh is in the north.
• In the middle, like a dazzling jewel in the crown, is the mountainous valley of Kashmir.
• Mountainous State is traversed by six mountain ranges – the Shivalik, the Pir Panjal, the Great Himalayan, the Zanskar, the Ladakh and the Karakoram.
• Three great rivers – Indus, Jhelum, Chenab and Ravi along with a number of tributaries flow through the State.
• Lofty snow-clad mountains, verdant valleys, rampaging rivers, wonderful waterfalls, lovely lakes, lush green meadows, spectacular scenic beauty, ancient shrines, magnificent forts and palaces.
• The beautiful people have made Jammu & Kashmir a paradise on earth and one of the most popular tourist destinations since time immemorial.

INFORMATION:

• Capital: Srinagar (Summer) & Jammu (Winter)
• Area: 2,22,236 sq. kms.
• Population:  1,25,41,302 (2011)
• Languages: Urdu, Kashmiri, Dogri, Ladakhi, Panjabi
• Best Season: April to September
• Famous For: Scenic Beauty, Handicrafts, Adventure Sports.
• Climate (Temperature):
  • Winter (January and February): -4⁰ C to 7⁰ C
  • Pre Monsoon (March, April and May): 2⁰ C to 25⁰ C
  • Monsoon (June, July, August and September): 12⁰ C to 31⁰ C
  • Post Monsoon (October, November and December): -2⁰ C to 23⁰ C