Jammu and Kashmir

The union territory is home to over 15 national parks and wildlife sanctuaries put together, we will look at the five most popular ones that epitomize natural beauty and tranquility. Let’s proceed to look at five national parks in Jammu and Kashmir

The Kashmir shawl, also known as Cashmere, is known for its distinctive Kashmiri weave, and is made from shahtoosh or pashmina wool. Kashmir shawls tell stories of the long history and rich culture of India.

A variety of plants and animals are found in Kashmir due to its unique location and climatic conditions. Here is a list of some of the most famous birds of Jammu and Kashmir.

The land of Kashmir is famous for the lofty Himalayas, green valleys, lakes, gardens, and a variety of flowers that add to the scenic beauty. Here is a list of some of the famous flowers of Jammu and Kashmir.

Kashmir is home to some of the most wonderful tourist destinations. Let us look at five such popular tourist spots across Jammu and Kashmir.

Let us look at some of the most popular Gulmarg tourist attractions and best time to visit tourist places near by. Heavy snowfall covers every inch of its land during winters. In summers, the entire region transforms into green pastures spread for miles across the horizon!

From walnuts to pine nuts and from cashew nuts to almonds, perhaps, there’s variety of dry fruits in Kashmir. Here's the five best places to shop for dry fruits in J&K.

The largest tulip garden in Asia and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Jammu and Kashmir, the tulip garden in Srinagar is known by the name Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden. Here are 15 important things you should know before you visit this place.

Namda is a type of traditional Kashmiri felted carpet that is created using sheep wool and has colourful hand embroidery. The distinct feature of this Kashmiri craft is that wool is felted and not woven.

Don’t miss going to the newly introduced open-air floating theatre, the latest addition to the tourist attractions of Kashmir and among the best places to visit on the Dal Lake.

Namda is a type of traditional Kashmiri felted carpet that is created using sheep wool and has colourful hand embroidery. The distinct feature of this Kashmiri craft is that wool is felted and not woven.

90% of the saffron from Jammu and Kashmir comes from Pampore. Located to the east of river Jhelum on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Jammu and Kashmir, it's is an old town in the Pulwama district.

Here we look at top 10 young entrepreneurs of Kashmir have pursued their dream with great determination and written success stories that continue to inspire Kashmir’s youth.

Jammu and Kashmir, known for its diverse and rich plant life. Here are some important medicinal plants found in Jammu and Kashmir, along with their benefits and uses in medicine.

Rouf is one of the folk dances of Jammu and Kashmir. It is performed by women in the springtime during Eid and Ramzan. Let us proceed to look at a few more essential aspects of this highly popular dance form of Kashmir.

Bilquis from Kashmir has been a part of several national and international kayaking championships in the past and has won many rewards and recognition for her performances. Let us read more about kayaking star's journey from the beginning and take a look at the heights she has reached today.

Pink tea, which translates to ‘gulabi chai’, is a Kashmiri beverage perfect for the winters. It is also called ‘noon tea’ where noon means salt in the Kashmiri language.

Kashmiris are fond of sports, such as football, golf and cricket. Here is an insight into the most popular sports in Jammu and Kashmir, other than winter sports!

Diversity in climatic conditions of a region has an impact on the types of soil found in this region. Here's a brief account of the types of soil found in Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh.

Kashmir, rightly addressed as the Paradise on Earth, is also home to several engineering colleges. However, if you are a Kashmiri looking forward to pursuing engineering, this blog lists out five engineering colleges in Jammu and Kashmir.

Here we give you information about the endangered animal species of J&K and the wildlife conservation projects in Jammu and Kashmir

As a result of the Reorganization Act, the two union territories came into existence on October 31, 2019. October 31 is also celebrated as National Unity Day and marks the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel.

Here, we give you some interesting information about the Amar Mahal Palace and Museum, one of the best tourist attractions of Jammu. The most popular travel destinations in Jammu include Rani Park, Bahu Fort, Mubarak Mandi Palace, Raghunath Temple, and the very beautiful Amar Mahal Palace.

Every year on January 5, when the Self Determination Day is observed in Kashmir, this sentiment is reiterated through demonstrations, rallies and gatherings held across the region.

The best time for snow skiing in Gulmarg is January to March. This region experiences the maximum snowfall between the third week of January and late-February. Snowfall begins around the end of December and lasts till mid-February. So, for snow lovers, January and February are the best months to visit Gulmarg.