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Jammu & Kashmir
Area   2,22,236 sq kms. The Capital of the state is Srinagar.
Boundaries To the North of Jamuu and Kashmir is China, to the East is Tibet, to the West is Pakistan and to the South is Himachal Pradesh and Punjab.
Important Cities and Towns Ananthanag, Udaypur, Srinagar, Rajauri, Baramullah, Jammu.
Places of Tourist Interest  
Sonmarg, Gulmarg, Srinagar, Pahalgam.
Best Time To Visit   April to October
Airports   Srinagar, Jammu, Leh
Climate  

The Indian states of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and hills of Uttarachal, Bengal and Sikkim fall in the Himalayan and Trans-Himalayan regions. In this region, March to mid-July is pleasant; end July to end September is pouring rains (except for in Trans Himalayan regions of Ladakh, Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur which are beyond the reach of the monsoon clouds) and hence is rather uncomfortable to travel. October to February is rather too cold as it snows time and again; in the higher reaches of the Himalayas and Trans Himalayan regions temperature falls way below freezing points.

Required Clothing  
Lightweights to medium-weights from March to October. Warmer wears for the winter. Weather can change rapidly in mountains and it is therefore important to be suitably equipped.
Food culture

Kashmiri cuisine is essentially meat-based. Lamb, goat's meat and chicken form the basis of many a famous dish.
The abundance of dry fruit like walnuts, dried dates, and apricots also inspire the Kashmiri connoisseur to use them lavishly in puddings, curries and snacks. Cottage cheese or chaman as it is called, is also a popular accompaniment to many meats and vegetables. Fresh water fish like trout found in the numerous fresh water streams flowing down from the Himalayas is also a delicacy. Some of the few famous dishes are:Ghost Ki Kashmiri Biryani,Dum Aloo Kashmiri.

Some of the must visit sites are - Srinagar , Gulmarg
SRINAGAR
Srinagar, the state capital, is situated at an altitude of 1,730 metres above sea level. A unique city because of its lakes - the Dal, Nagin and Jhelum also flows through a part of the city. The Dal, Srinagar's largest lake, has the most number of houseboats, followed by the Nagin and the Jhelum. >>TOP  
GULMARG
 
Gulmarg in winter A huge cup-shaped meadow, lush and green, with slopes where the silence is broken only by the tinkle of cow-bells, All around are snow capped mountains, and on a clear day you can see all the way to Namga Parbat in one direction and Srinagar in another. >>TOP
 
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