• State: Jammu and Kashmir
  • District: Kashmir
  • Population : 894,940 (as per 2001 census)
  • Rainfall : The average annual rainfall is around 675mm
  • Altitude : 1735 meters above sea level.
  • Best time to visit: April to October
  • Popular as: Baramulla, Dachigam National Park, Gulmarg, Pehalgam, Sonamarg ans Amarnath.
  • What to buy: Saffron strands, Pashmina work done on shawls, saris and scarves, wooden carvings, woven carpets, sozni, crewel, Papir Mache products.
  • Clothing recommended: Heavy woolens in summer and light woolens in winter
  • Languages spoken :Kashmiri, Urdu and English
  • Adventure sports : Golf, Ski