| Jammu and Kashmir | |
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| State | India |
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| Capital | Jammu(in winter) Srinagar(in the summertime) |
| Surface | 222,236 km² |
| Inhabitants | 12.548.926 (2011) |
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 | ATTENTION: The journey to Jammu and Kashmir - except the regions of Ladakh, Jammu is Amarnath - is strongly discouraged due to the activity of the insurgents. The presence of the Indian army is pervasive. In some places, making loud noises, being together in a group or possessing any form of weapons will get you in serious trouble (you may even get shot). In August 2019, the Indian government proposed constitutional changes to limit the region's autonomy. The situation in the region is unclear because the government has cut off most communications including the internet, cell phones and landlines. |
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Jammu and Kashmir (kashmiri: جۄم تٕہ کٔشِیر ज्वम त॒ कॅशीर; urdu: جموں و کشمیر; hindi: जम्मू और कश्मीर) is a state ofIndia in the area ofNorthern Himalayas.
To know
Geographical notes
It is the northernmost of the states ofIndia, being located mostly in the Himalayan mountains. Borders theHimachal Pradesh to the south, with the Pakistan to the west and with the China to the north and east.
Spoken languages
The language spoken by the population is Kashmiri. It is easy to hear other languages spoken including Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi.
Like everywhere in India, L'English it is very popular especially among the upper classes for wealth and education and tourism employees.
Culture and traditions
Ramadan is the ninth and holiest month in the Islamic calendar and lasts 29-30 days. Muslims fast every day for its entire duration and most restaurants will be closed until dusk. Nothing (including water and cigarettes) should pass through the lips from sunrise to sunset. Foreigners and travelers are exempt but should still refrain from eating or drinking in public as it is considered rude. Working hours are also decreasing in the corporate world. The exact dates of Ramadan depend on local astronomical observations and may vary from country to country. Ramadan ends with the feast of Eid al-Fitr, which can take several days, usually three in most countries.
- 13 April - 12 May 2021 (1442 AH)
- 2 April - 1 May 2022 (1443 AH)
- 23 March - 20 April 2023 (1444 AH)
- 11 March - 9 April 2024 (1445 AH)
- 1 March - 29 March 2025 (1446 AH)
If you are planning to travel to Jammu and Kashmir during Ramadan, consider reading the article Traveling during Ramadan.
The inhabitants of Jammu and Kashmir profess three different religions; while Kashmir is largely a Muslim country, Jammu it has a Hindu majority. The plateau of Ladakh instead he is 50% Buddhist and Muslim.
Territories and tourist destinations
Jammu and Kashmir is made up of three divisions further subdivided into 22 districts in total.
- Jammu - Jammu is the state that offers greater guarantees of safety for the tourist and the city of Srinagar it is perhaps the maximum limit beyond which it is not advisable to venture. The Kashmir valley, on the other hand, is dominated by insurgent forces that demand separation and therefore very dangerous for tourists.
- Kashmir Valley —
- Ladakh - Also called "Little Tibet", Ladakh can be reached by plane or via a difficult and dangerous dirt road that starts at Srinagar.
Urban centers
How to get
How to get around
The Shikara is the typical boat of the lakes of Kashmir. It can be rowed while seated indifferently at the bow or at the stern. Some of these boats have a canopy in the center like the felze of the gondola Venetian.
What see
What to do
At the table
Safety
Before embarking on the journey consult:
- Safe travel - Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Farnesina) (Country safety information).
Although the tension in this region has gradually eased since the last decade of the 20th century, Kashmir remains off-limits for the western tourist. The plateau of Ladakh it is considered less dangerous.
Other projects
Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Jammu and Kashmir
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