‘Pheran’ is the most popular form of clothing worn by the men and women of this region. The men of the Hindu community usually wear churidars while the.

DRESSING‘Pheran’ is the most popular form of clothing worn by the men and women of this region. The men of the Hindu community usually wear churidars while the men of the Muslim community are dressed in salwars beneath the formidable ‘pherans’. Besides this, the ‘pathani’ suit, also referred to as ‘Khan-dress’, is a popular wear among the men, particularly in the region of Srinagar.

KASHMIRI CUISINEKashmir is famous for its Wazwan, predominantly non-vegetarian. Rice is the staple food. Mutton, chicken and fish are of prime importance cuisines. Instead of sweets Kehwah, Persian tea, is served after wazwan which is usually served 7 to 10 courses at weddings and parties- a sign of lavish hospitality. Several restaurants in Srinagar, mainly at Residency Road, serve Kashmiri Wazwan. All the better hotels have restaurants generally serving Indian, Continental and Kashmiri cuisine. Other restaurants are mainly located at Boulevard .

JAMMU AND KASHMIR

INDIA IS A VAST COUNTRY AND IN THIS VAST COUNTRY THERE IS A STATE NAMELY JAMMU AND KASHMIR WHICH IS A STATE OF INTEREST . Jammu and Kashmir is a state on extreme north of the country and adorned with the Himalayan Mountain Range .the state capital of jammu and kashmir IS SRINAGAR .

CLIMATIC CONDITIONSKashmir has erratic climatic conditions. All around the state of Jammu & Kashmir the climate changes along with various geographical conditions. Near the middle mountains winter is cold and lasts for a long time. The Kashmir monsoon brings a lot of rain at this part of the region. In the higher mountain regions around the valley, there is often a snow fall. Summer in Kashmir is mild and much shorter than winter. Altogether the weather of Kashmir is either very chilling or pleasant throughout the year.

PLACES TO VISITGULMARG

Gulmarg's legendary beauty, prime location and proximity to Srinagar naturally make it one of the premier hill resorts in the country.

PAHALGAM - The Valley of Shepherds.

Situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder river, Pahalgam (2,130 m) was once a humble shepherd's village with breathtaking views.

SONAMARG - The Meadow of Gold.

The drive to Sonamarg is through the Sindh Valley which presents yet another spectacular facet of countryside in Kashmir.

Amarnathji Yatra - a journey into faith

One of the holy trinity, Shiva is a living god. The most ancient and sacred book of India, the Rig Veda evokes his presence in its hymns. Vedic myths, ritual and even astronomy testify to his existence from the dawn of time.

CULTUREKashmir is famous for its unique Indo-Tibetan culture. Chanting in Sanskrit and Tibetan language forms an integral part of kashmir's Buddhist lifestyle. Annual masked dance festivals, weaving and archery are an important part of traditional life in kashmir. Kashmiri food has much in common with Tibetan food, the most prominent foods being thukpa, noodle soup; and tsampa, known in Kashmir as Ngampe, roasted barley flour. Typical garb includes gonchas of velvet, elaborately embroidered waistcoats and boots, and gonads or hats .

SPORTSSkiing in Jammu and Kashmir is a thrilling and exciting experience for any adventure enthusiast. The Ski Club of India was established in Gulmarg in 1927, which is now considered as the ski paradise of India.

SKIING

The valley of Kashmir is as famous for its rivers and lakes as it is for its beautiful mountains. More than just an object of beauty, the waterways offer activity-oriented leisure sports too.

RIVER RAFTING

TREKKING

Trekking forms an integral part of the adventure sports flourishing in the hilly tracts of Jammu and Kashmir. However, Ladakh takes away the prize of being a trekker`s paradise despite of its harsh weather conditions and snowfall.

Mountain climbing is one of the most popular adventure sports of Jammu and Kashmir. Boasting of some of the best peaks of Himalayan and Alpine mountain ranges, the four regions into which the mountains can be grouped are - Kashmir, Kishtwar, Zanskar and Ladakh.

MOUNTAIN CLIMBING

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