Name:- Shrutika M. SantSub:- Tourism Management

Year:- 2014-2015

Introduction to Jammu & Kashmir

Founded October 26, 1947

Summer Capital Srinagar

Winter Capital Jammu

Area 2,22,236 Km²

Population (2011) 12.55 million

density

Languages spoken Dogri, Hindi, Punjabi, Kashmiri, Urdu and English

Neighboring States Himachal Pradesh, Punjab

Flag of Jammu and Kashmir

Geography of Jammu & Kashmir

• Geographically, the

region falls into three

regions Jammu, the

Kashmir valley and

Ladakh.

• The vegetation is very

thin and comprises of

thorny bushes and

watercourses.

Rivers & Lakes in Jammu and KashmirDal Lake

Manasbal Lake

Wular Lake

Chenab River

Indus River

Jhelum River

Specialty Of Wular Lake• Wular Lake, one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia, is in

Bandipora district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

• The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is

fed by the Jhelum River.

• Boating, water sports and water ski have recently been launched

by the Government of India Tourism in collaboration with Kerala

Tourism and J&K Tourism.

Wular Lake

National Parks and sanctuaries

Species mostly found in Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve

• Musk Deer

• Brown Bear

• Black Bear

• Red Fox

• Leopard

Species mostly found in Dachigam National Park

Animals:-

• Musk Deer

• Hangul

• Kashmir Stag

• Himalayan serow

Birds:-

• Cinnamon Sparrow

• Black Bulbul

• Himalayan Monal

• Golden Oriole

Species mostly found in Nandini Wildlife sanctuary

Animals:-

• Bharal

• Brown Bear

• Common Leopard

• Himalayan Black Bear

• Langurs

• Markhor

• Shapu

• Yellow-throated Marten

Birds:-

• Black Bulbuls

• Black Eagles

• Cinnamon Sparrows

• Golden Eagles

• Griffon Vultures

• Hobby

• Kestrels

• Bearded Vultures

Species mostly found in Ramnagar Wildlife sanctuary

• Barking deer

• Nilgai

• Wild boar

• Rhesus monkey

• Indian Mynah

• Blue rock pigeon

• Peafowl

• Red jungle fowl

• Jungle crow

Species mostly found in Kishtwar High Altitude National Park

• Musk deer

• Himalayan black

• Brown bear

• Hangul

• Markhor

• Goral

• Langur

• Leopard

Species mostly found in Overa Wildlife sanctuary

• Hangul

• Musk Deer

• Serow

• Rhesus Macaque

• Langur

• Leopard

• Leopard Cat

Wildlife in Jammu and Kashmir

Black necked

crane Snow Leopard Hangul

Goral Musk Deer Pallas Cat

Tahr Tibetan Antelope Wild Yak

People of Jammu and Kashmir

• People are divided

unequally between

Jammu, Kashmir and

Ladakh.

• The people in these

parts don't only live

differently but also

speak different

languages, worship

different gods and

have different ethical

and moral codes.

Kashmiri Women Kashmiri Men

• Ladakh is famous

for its unique Indo-

Tibetan culture.

• Shikaras are a

common feature in

lakes and rivers

across the Kashmir

valley.

• Jammu's Dogra

culture and

tradition is very

similar to that of

neighboring Punjab

and Himachal

Pradesh.

Indo-Tibetan

Shikara

Mask Dance

• The cuisine of

Kashmir is very rich.

One of the famous

meals of Kashmir is

the Wazwan.

• Wazwan is a formal

meal to mark a

special occasion.

• The dessert is usually

Phirni and Kahwah.

Kahwah is the green

tea, flavoured with

saffron, cardamom

and almonds.

Wazwan

Phirni

Kahwah

Economy of Jammu and Kashmir • Only 20% of Jammu

and Kashmir is cultivated with intensive farming. About 80% of the people depend on agriculture.

• Saffron, the most famous spice is only produced in the Vale of Kashmir.

• The 'Cashmere' wool is obtained from the sheeps, goats and yaks.

Maize

Bajra Crop

Rice Crop Wheat crop

Barley Crop Saffron

PulsesVegetables

• Staying on a

houseboat, which

provides the

unique experience

of living on the

water in a cedar-

panelled elegant

bedroom, with all

the conveniences

of a luxury hotel.

Festivals of Jammu and Kashmir

Lohri Festival Baisakhi Bahu Mela

Navratri Chaitre Chaudash mela Mansar food and craft mela

Shopping in Jammu and Kashmir

• Jammu and Kashmir is mainly known for its

distinctive and finely executed handicrafts.

Kashmiri Shawl

HandicraftsCarpet

Papier Mache Objects

Famous Markets in Jammu & Kashmir

• The famous markets

located in the heart

of Jammu city are

Vir Marg, Raghunath

Bazaar and Hari

Market where one

can shop a range of

Kashmiri handicrafts,

dry fruits and

traditional Dogra

jewellery.

Markets and Dogra jewellery

Climate of Jammu & Kashmir• The climates of the various regions of Jammu and

Kashmir are influenced mainly by position and

altitude.

• In the Vale of Kashmir, the summers are fresh

and the nights are brisk. While, Kashmir is

affected by the monsoons, Ladakh is never

touched by the monsoons.

• The best season to visit Jammu and Kashmir is

between September and April.

Colleges in J&K for Tourism and Home Science

College Name District Stream

GDC Sopore Baramulla Travel and Tourism

Women College Parade, Jammu

Jammu Home Science and Music

• The flora of Himalayan Kashmir comprises about 3,054

species.

• The flora of the Jammu district comprises 506 species.

• The fauna of Jammu and Kashmir is diverse due to its

unique location and climatic condition.

• About 16% of the Indian mammals, birds, reptiles,

amphibians and butterflies are presented in the state.

Drass Flower Saffron Flower Tulip Flower

Sports• Sports like cricket,

football are famous along with sports like golf, skiing, water sports and adventure sports.

skiing

River Rafting Trekking

How to reach Jammu and Kashmir• The road from Srinagar to Leh via Kargil is a magnificent piece of

engineering and the means by which most people travel between

the two places.

• The main railway station is located in Jammu which is well

connected with various other North Indian states.

• Kashmir and Ladakh are connected with air with the various

parts of India. The airports are located at Jammu, Srinagar and

Leh.

Roadways Airways

Railways

Railway Timings form Mumbai to Jammu and Kashmir

Train Name Depart Arrival Running DaysSwarajExpress 12471

07:55 AM 02:45 PM Sun ,Mon, Thu, Fri

Jammu Tawi Spl09021

05:10 AM 03:25 PM Mon

Vivek Express19027

12:05 PM 01:15 AM Sat

Mumbai to Jammu Flight Schedule

Departure (Mumbai)

Arrival (Jammu)

Airlines Days Flight No.

5:55 AM 10:20 AM SpiceJet Daily 851

11:20 AM 1:45 PM IndiGo We, Fr, Su 559