Things to Do in Jammu and Kashmir (state)

There are 22 attractions in Jammu and Kashmir (state). Kashmir Valley, fertile himalayan valley known for scenic landscapes, is the most popular.

1

Kashmir Valley

Fertile Himalayan valley known for scenic landscapes

Valley

2

Dal Lake

Urban lake in Srinagar famous for houseboats

Lake

3

Amarnath Temple

Hindu cave shrine in Kashmir and major pilgrimage site

Religious Site

4

Pir Panjal Range

Mountain range in northern India, part of the Himalayas

Mountains

5

Wular Lake

One of South Asia's largest freshwater lakes

Lake

6

Dachigam National Park

Himalayan park protecting rare Hangul deer populations

National Park

7

Vaishno Devi Temple

Major Hindu pilgrimage cave shrine in Jammu hills

Religious Site

8

Hazratbal Shrine

Islamic shrine in Srinagar housing a Prophet's relic

Mosque

9

Jamia Masjid

Large historic mosque in Srinagar's central district

Mosque

10

Manasbal Lake

Kashmiri freshwater lake renowned for scenic houseboats

Lake

11

Martand Sun Temple

8th-century Hindu temple ruins overlooking Kashmir valley

Religious Site

12

Roza Bal

Shrine in Srinagar associated with claims of Jesus' tomb

Religious Site

13

Kishtwar National Park

High-altitude park in Jammu and Kashmir, rich biodiversity

National Park

14

Salim Ali National Park

Urban bird sanctuary in Srinagar named after Salim Ali

National Park

15

Gangabal Lake

High-altitude alpine lake near Harmukh peak

Lake

16

Parihaspore

Ruins of an early medieval Kashmiri capital city

Archaeological Site

17

Tarsar Lake

High-altitude alpine lake in Kashmir trekking region

Lake

18

Pathar Mosque

Stone mosque in Srinagar notable for austere architecture

Mosque

19

Tulian Lake

High-altitude glacial lake in Kashmir Himalaya

Lake

20

Anchar Lake

Urban lake in Srinagar, Kashmir

Lake

21

Gil Sar

Freshwater lake in Srinagar's urban wetland system

Lake

22

Qazinag National Park

Protected Himalayan park noted for alpine forests and peaks

National Park