Information On Jammu and Kashmir

2. Name:- Shrutika M. Sant
Sub:- Tourism
Management
Year:- 2014-2015

3. 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

5. Flag of Jammu and Kashmir

6. 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.

7. Rivers & Lakes in Jammu and Kashmir
Dal Lake
Manasbal Lake
Wular Lake
Chenab River
Indus River
Jhelum River

8. 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

9. National Parks and sanctuaries

10. Species mostly found in Gulmarg Biosphere
Reserve
• Musk Deer
• Brown Bear
• Black Bear
• Red Fox
• Leopard

11. Species mostly found in Dachigam National Park
Animals:-
• Musk Deer
• Hangul
• Kashmir Stag
• Himalayan serow
Birds:-
• Cinnamon Sparrow
• Black Bulbul
• Himalayan Monal
• Golden Oriole

12. 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

13. 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

14. Species mostly found in Kishtwar High Altitude
National Park
• Musk deer
• Himalayan
black
• Brown bear
• Hangul
• Markhor
• Goral
• Langur
• Leopard

15. Species mostly found in Overa Wildlife sanctuary
• Hangul
• Musk Deer
• Serow
• Rhesus Macaque
• Langur
• Leopard
• Leopard Cat

16. Wildlife in Jammu and Kashmir

17. Black necked
crane Snow Leopard Hangul
Goral Musk Deer Pallas Cat
Tahr Tibetan Antelope Wild Yak

18. 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

20. • 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

21. • 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

22. 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.

23. Maize
Bajra Crop
Rice Crop Wheat crop
Barley Crop Saffron
Pulses
Vegetables

24. • 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.

25. Festivals of Jammu and Kashmir
Lohri Festival Baisakhi Bahu Mela
Navratri Chaitre Chaudash mela Mansar food and craft mela

26. Shopping in Jammu and Kashmir
• Jammu and Kashmir is mainly known for its
distinctive and finely executed handicrafts.
Kashmiri Shawl
HandicraftsCarpet
Papier Mache Objects

27. 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

28. 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.

29. 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

31. • 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

32. Sports
• Sports like cricket,
football are famous
along with sports like
golf, skiing, water
sports and adventure
sports.
skiing
River Rafting Trekking

33. 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

34. Railway Timings form Mumbai to Jammu and Kashmir
Train Name Depart Arrival Running Days
Swaraj
Express
12471
07:55 AM 02:45 PM Sun ,Mon,
Thu, Fri
Jammu Tawi
Spl
09021
05:10 AM 03:25 PM Mon
Vivek
Express
19027
12:05 PM 01:15 AM Sat

35. 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