Top 5 Places in Jammu and Kashmir that You Should Visit: Hey friends today we have Top 5 must visit Places in Jammu and Kashmir, If you are traveling to Jammu and Kashmir then I highly recommend you to visit these 5 places. You will definitely going to love these places.
Top 5 Places in Jammu and Kashmir that You Should Visit
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1. Pangong Tso
A must visit for anyone traveling to Leh Ladakh. The lake is so beautiful that you can never get enough of it. A paradise is what you call this place. No words can describe the beauty of this river. You can see all the shades of clear blue water in the river with mountains surroundings it all over. It’s the only place in the world where you can enjoy sea shore along with hill station simultaneously. You can get rooms with the help of local people (home stays) which are very economical to stay. They serve delicious food as well.
2. Vaishno Devi
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi is located on the Trikuta Hills in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. The main temple colloquially known as Bhawan is located at 5200ft above msl. The distance is approx. 12 to 13 kms walk. The other modes available are helicopter service for which online booking should be done min 30 – 40 days in advance, Porter, Pony and Palki. You can also visit Nau Mata Mandir, Dhaansar Baba, Siad Baba Waterfall & Shivkhori around Katra. All the places are beautiful & can be seen in a days’ time. A must visit, at least once in a lifetime.
3. Drass War Memorial
Kargil was as beautiful as mentioned, the entire city looks green surrounded by beautiful pine trees and around the Suru River. The war memorial is not located exactly at Drass but around 15 km before reaching Drass. The Indian flag is be seen from quiet a distance, indicating the war memorial site. As you move in closer to the war memorial, there are two adjacent hills marked as Tololing and Kargil vijay divas. Every year during the kargil vijay divas, there held functions with. You should visit this place.
4. Hall of Fame
This is worth visit place while in Leh. The museum displays the history of our Indian army as how they have fought for our Nation and how they survive in extreme conditions. Outside there is beautifully maintained area where our national flag is hoisted. If you are going in evening then you can see parade also which is around 6:30 to 7:00 pm. There is small entry fee and also fee if you are carrying camera. You also get to see a variety of gear soldiers stationed in Siachen use. There is a souvenir shop and a cafe too.
5. Thiksey Monastery
The monasteries in Leh just mesmerize you with the architecture. It’s a beautiful sight to see a whole township built on just one mountain. You need to climb many stairs to reach up there but once you reach. Monasteries allow you to give some understanding about the Buddh religion. Thiksey is one of the best Monasteries its location is beautiful Try to be there between 11 am to 4 pm. Thiksey is a small monastery but offers nice views of the surrounding mountains and barren lands of Leh.
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