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Jammu Kashmir - India
Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state of
Indian subcontinent. Situated mostly in the Himalayan mountains,
Jammu and Kashmir shares a border with the India to the south,
Pakistan to the west and the People's Republic of China to the north
and east. The territory is disputed between Pakistan and India and
it is referred to by Pakistan as Indian-occupied Kashmir.
Conversely, India refers to Pakistan-administered Kashmir as
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir has been
divided into 3 regions.
* Jammu — most will only stop here to change from train to bus en
route to Kashmir, Jammu is the winter capital of state, it is famous
for its temples.
* Kashmir Valley — some say it is Heaven on Earth, friendly people,
beautiful gardens, vast lakes and pristine streams and stunning
landscapes, it is all that but please see "Stay safe" below.
* Ladakh — truly amazing landscapes high up in the Himalayas,
popular for trekking and with those on a search for the most serene
place in the world.
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