subject: Insight Into Jammu Kashmir Holiday Packages [print this page] Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state of India. It shares borders with Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. It is also sharing international borders with China and Pakistan which makes its location strategically important. From the tourism point of view its location is pleasant amidst three mountain ranges. The snow covered mountain peaks and the refreshing or we can say energetic climate of this state is inviting the tourists from many parts of the world. The appealing beauty of this destination lies in its many graceful lakes, bewitching landscapes, exquisite gardens, orchards and the mesmerizing mountain slopes.
The Kashmir tour packages as well as the Kashmir honeymoon packages mostly include the sight seeing tours of Srinagar, Sonmarg, Gulmarg and Pahalgam lasting for six to seven days. The prime attractions of Srinagar with splendid natural beauty are Dal Lake, Mughal gardens, Nagin Lake, Shankaryacharya temple and Hazratbal shrine. Sonmarg covered with alpine trees has many beautiful places to visit in its surroundings like Nilagrad, the confluence of Indus River with Mountain Rivers where water is surprisingly red in color and having curative qualities. Gulmarg is a grand hill station having beautiful landscapes, tranquil lakes and explicit gardens. Pahalgam is a lush green valley and base camp for Amaranth Yatra. It is best for adventure activities and invites adventure lovers for activities like horse riding, trekking and water sports. Most of the Jammu Kashmir holiday packages include sightseeing, return airfare and stay in some of the best hotels. You can enjoy the charming experience of staying on the houseboats with some additional spending.
Vaishnodevi Yatra packages normally include visits to Jammu, Katra, Darshini Darwaja, Banganga Temple & Bridge, Charan Paduka Temple, Holy mother Shrine and Patnitop. These packages are always in demand. Their duration varies from four to seven days. Vaishnodevi can be accessed from Katra which falls on Jammu Srinagar highway. The temple is located at an explicit height of 5300 ft inside a cave on hill. There are some short duration exclusive Vaishnodevi darshan packages by helicopter which cover Jammu and Katra.
Other short duration Kashmir tour packages include Patnitop tour packages, Katra and patnitop holidays, Katra Shiv khori patni top package and Srinagar Gulmarg package, Patnitop, located near Vaishnodevi is a popular hill station with many places to visit like Sudh Mahadev which is a important pilgrimage having archaeological importance. The cobra temple which is nearly 600 years old is another attraction. Bahu fort temple is situated on a rock face on the left bank of the river Tawi. Kishtwar is located on a plateau above Chenab River and below Nagiri Sheer glacier. It is popular for waterfalls and saffron plantations. Mubarak Mandi palace displays a blend of Rajasthan, Mughal, and Baroque European type of architecture. Shiv Khori is an age old holy cave one kilometer long consisting of swayambhu Shiva linga. This cave temple keeps lot of importance among the pilgrims.
Jammu Kashmir tour packages are most favored by the tourists since they include wonderful sight seeing in the vicinity of nature. Flower Gardens, fruit orchards, panoramic sceneries and mesmerizing lakes attract the tourists to this wonderful destination.
