Mohammad Adnan ShareefBatch-FIAT S2Centre:-HimayatnagarTravel Presentation 2015-16Cell 7396070268

Welcome To Jammu & KashmirHeaven on Earth

Introduction to Jammu & KashmirFounded 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

EnglishNeighboring States Himachal Pradesh,

Punjab

Geography of Jammu & KashmirGeographically,

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

Species mostly found in Dachigam National Park

Animals:-Musk DeerHangulKashmir StagHimalayan

serow

Birds:-Cinnamon

Sparrow Black Bulbul Himalayan

Monal Golden Oriole

Species mostly found in Kishtwar High Altitude National ParkMusk deerHimalayan

blackBrown bearHangulMarkhorGoralLangurLeopard

Species mostly found in Overa Wildlife sanctuary

HangulMusk DeerSerowRhesus

MacaqueLangurLeopardLeopard Cat

Cuisine of Jammu and Kashmir

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

Houseboats in KashmirStaying 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.

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.

Flora and Fauna of Jammu and KashmirThe 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

SportsSports 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 KashmirThe 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

MATTERHORN

Elevation: 4,478 mFirst ascent: July 14, 1865Prominence: 1,040 mParent peak: Weiss hornFirst ascenders: Edward Whymper, Charles Hudson,Mountain range: Alps, Pennine AlpsThe Matterhorn or Monte Cervin, also known in French as Mont Cervin is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Switzerland and Italy.

JUNFRAUJOCH

Jungfraujoch is a col between the Jungfrau and the Monch. It lies at a height of 3,466 meters above sea level in the Bernese Alps, on the boundary between the cantons of Bern and Valais, halfway between Interlaken and Fiesch.

UETLIBERG

The Uetliberg is a mountain in the Swiss plateau, part of the Albis chain, rising to 869 m. The Üetliberg offers a panoramic view of the entire city of Zurich and the Lake of Zurich. There is also a hotel named "Uto Kulm" on this small mountain.Elevation: 869 m Prominence: 143 mMountain range: Albis Parent peak: Bürglen.

ZURICH

The city of Zurich lies at the north end of Lake Zurich in northern Switzerland, a global center for banking and finance.The picture sque lanes of the central Altstadt (Old Town), on either side of the Limmat River, reflect its pre medieval history. Waterfront promenades like the Limmatquai follow the river toward the 17th-century Rathaus (town hall).Weather: 13°C, Wind W at 2 km/h, 93% Humidity Getting there: 12 h 15 min flight.Population: 378,884 (2012)Undata Canton: Canton of Zürich

THE CHAPEL BRIDGE

Constructed in first half of the 14th century as a part of the city's fortifications and named after St. Peter's Chapel, which is located nearby.The paintings that were added in the 17th century illustrate scenes of Swiss and local history, including the biographies of the city's patron saints, St. Leodegar and St. Maurice.

GURTEN

The Gurten is a mountain situated just to the south of Bern, the capital city of Switzerland. It is 858 metres high, and the summit yields views of Bern, of the Jura mountains and of the Alps.Elevation: 864 m Prominence: 215 m.

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