Jammu and Kashmir is a popular tourist destination known for its natural beauty, including lakes, valleys, mountains, and temples. The region also has unique handicrafts, flower gardens, and apple farms. In 2023, the region saw a record 2.02 crore tourists, including over 50,000 foreign visitors.
Here are some places to visit in Jammu and Kashmir:
- Patnitop: A hill station in the Udhampur district with views of the Pir Panjal ranges and the Chenab river
- Amarnath: A pilgrimage center for Lord Shiva worshippers, with an enshrined ice image called the Shivaling
- Shalimar Bagh: A place to visit in Kashmir
- Mughal Gardens: A place to visit in Kashmir
- Dal Lake: A place to visit in Kashmir
- Alpather Lake: A place to visit in Kashmir
