Attraction Places in Jammu & Kashmir

Manasbal Lake in Shrinagar, Jammu & kashmir

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Calm, clear waters provide the perfect foil to the majestic Himalayan slopes which surround the entirety of the Kashmir Valley. Welcome to the Manasbal Lake, a fresh water of gigantic proportions and a favorite haunt of bird watchers from all around the world. A tour to Manasbal is a definite must-visit if you are planning … Read more

Spituk Monastery in Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir

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On your tour to Ladakh you will come across numerous monasteries in the quaint little Himalayan towns. At hilltops providing panoramic views of the valley below ,and surrounded by the rugged snow peaks, monasteries in Ladakh form places of major tourist attraction. Of all the important monasteries in Ladakh,Spituk Monastery which dates back to the 11th century, overlooks the Indus River and is about 8 kilometers from Leh.

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Fotu La Pass in Jammu & Kashmir

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Fotu La or Fatu La is a mountain pass on the Srinagar-Leh highway in the Himalayas Zaskar Range in India. At an elevation of 4,108 metres (13,478 ft), it is the highest point on the highway, surpassing the famed Zoji La. Fotu La is one of two high mountain passes between Leh and Kargil, the other being Namika La. Moving eastwards, the highway begins to descend towards the town of Lamayuru after Fotu La. There is a Prasar Bharati television relay station serving Lamayuru located on the pass.

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Rizong Monastery in Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir

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Ladakh at a height of 9,800 feet surrounded by the Himalayas and Karakoram Range houses incredible monasteries in its folds. On your tour to Ladakh you can spot monks in maroon robes silently plodding their ways to the monasteries. Rizong Monastery is situated at a distance of about 73 kilometers from the Leh town.

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Changla Pass in Jammu & Kashmir

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The Changla Pass is on the route to Pangong Lake from Leh. It is named after the sadhu Changla Baba, to whom the Pass temple is dedicated. The small town of Tangste is the nearest settlement. The Changla Pass is the main gateway for the Changthang Plateau situated in the Himalayas. The nomadic tribes of … Read more