Top Things to do in Jammu and Kashmir
10 Sights & Landmarks in Jammu and Kashmir That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Jammu and Kashmir, India including Vaishno Devi Mandir, Baba Dhansar, Dras War Memorial, Amarnath Temple, Vaishno Devi, Ardhkuwari Mata Gufa, Shankaracharya Hill, Amarnath Cave, Yousmarg, Khardung La.
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1. Vaishno Devi Mandir
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5.0 based on 2,218 reviews
Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani, Trikuta and Vaishnavi, is a manifestation of the Hindu Mother Goddess of MahaKali, MahaSaraswati and MahaLakshmi.
Reviewed By sandeep62
Visiting Mata Vaishnodevi on the Trikut mountains is a very memorable experience - especially when you do it on foot. One must visit this place at least once in lifetime. The shrine board has made excellent facilities for the devotees - the accommodation, eateries, the newly made cemented route etc. makes it much easier for the devotees to visit the place even on foot. There are other modes to reach the top, such as palkhis (palanquins), ponies, pithooos, helicopter. All in all, it is a great experience.
2. Baba Dhansar
3. Dras War Memorial
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5.0 based on 455 reviews
Reviewed By Bobtherider - Vasco da Gama, India
The Kargil War Memorial is a war memorial built by the Indian Army in the town of Dras, commemorating the 1999 Kargil War between India and Pakistan.We took the tour around the war memorial and Paid homage to the brave soldiers who gave their lives to protect our nation. The view of Tiger Hill and the Tololing Range add to the majesty of this place. It was an emotional experience hearing the stories of the soldiers. We felt proud that our Leh / Ladakh's expedition started from the Kargil War Memorial.
4. Amarnath Temple
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5.0 based on 49 reviews
Yatra to Baba Amarnath Holy Cave for which one has to trek a height of about 14,500 ft is full of thrill and joy .The feeling of divine which is always beneath ones' heart , burst out and one realises 'Moksha' as one attends the Cave and perform the prayer before the Shivlinga . Surrounded by beautiful valleys, mountains , one will always feel His presence on the paradise of the earth, the memory of which hardly vanishes with time A journey which will rediscover the nature and its love which is always inside but one has never felt.
5. Vaishno Devi
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5.0 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By cagauravj2018 - Mumbai, India
Mesmerizing view, Helicopter ride was awesome, Darshan done very comfortably. In returning took horse ride, but per person rate is too high. Used rope way for Bhairo Temple which is very reasonable priced. Food is not good at restaurants available near temple.
6. Ardhkuwari Mata Gufa
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Bhaskar_10 - New Delhi, India
Had Darshan on 5/1/2020 On our trek to Maa Vaishno Davi we registered at Ardhkuwari Maa and on return from Bhawan the group number was still far off but due to less number of pilgrims in the current batch we were allowed and had a great darshan. The average wait for darshan is about 3-4hrs. after your group number is called. the group wait can be more than a day so it is better to take the tickets from the pilgrims who could not get darshan due to time or make the group registration on the onward journey and then do the darshan on return. Also the gufa mandir is closed for darshan in morning and evening from 4 - 7.30 during aarti. So please plan your travel accordingly. Jai Mata Di
7. Shankaracharya Hill
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4.5 based on 2,060 reviews
Reviewed By 376shaileshs - Navi Mumbai, India
The serene ambience of the temple amidst the Srinagar city makes this place a must visit for all tourists. If you're a Shiva Follower you will get the inner strength automatically to effortlessly climb the 243 steps to reach the shrine of Adi Shankaracharya ji. Mobile phones and Cameras aren't allowed for security reasons which all are aware of guys. So Jai Shiv Shambho.
8. Amarnath Cave
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4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By travtk - Bengaluru, India
Trek up, take the helicopter and trek remainder distance - in any case this will be a once in a lifetime, arduous journey. Feel accomplished at the end of it. The cave itself and the ice linga is unique and mesmerizing. Trek can be cold, slippery (melted snow, frozen ice, narrow two-way path shared by humans and ponies.
9. Yousmarg
10. Khardung La
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4.5 based on 657 reviews
Reviewed By SavvyFernwehBlog - New Delhi, India
Khardung La pass in Ladakh, India is at a very high altitude of 5,359 meters and is the getaway to Nubra and Shyok valley when you are travelling from Leh. Siachen Glacier lies way up from the Nubra valley ahead. Local summit signs claim Khardung La to be the highest motorable road in the world. Travelers love to get clicked with this signboard. However, It is debatable because there are even higher altitude passes like Mana Pass (5454m, in India-Tibet border), Semo La (5565m, in Tibet) and few others. But undoubtedly, Khardung La is the most popular and frequently travelled pass. We didn't expect such snowfall in Khardung La in Ladakh, India. I was super happy and excited to experience the first proper snowfall in my life in Khardung La, Ladakh. Suddenly it was all white as far as we could see. But Khardung La is a busy tourist route. All the tourist vehicles, bikes, army trucks etc. cross this route to reach Nubra or Shyok valley. So suddenly, there was long traffic congestion. The vehicles fully stopped for a small period of time and started skidding in the snow as soon as they started. All drivers followed instructions and put chains in the tyres. All throughout those freezing weather I found groups of people working outside clearing the snow from the road. Hats off to them and such initiatives. AMS is very common in such high altitude and it is recommended not to remain there too long (20 mins maximum as claimed by the sign boards). During snowfall there are also risks of slippery snow. Some travelers fell and injured themselves. So better to be constantly cautious about the grip of your shoes. There is a temple in the top with many colorful flags. It was also submerged in thick snow. There are also a café and a police check post. We experienced the thickest clumps of snow while driving from Kardungla towards Nubra valley.
