Jammu and Kashmir - Jammu und Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir is a union territory in northern India. The Kashmir region is between India and Pakistan divided and a source of conflict, as both states claim Kashmir for themselves.

Regions

• Jammu (Division)
• Cashmere (Division)

places

• 34.09111111111174.8061111111111 Srinagar Summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir
• 32.73333333333374.852 Jammu Winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir
• 33.7375.153 Anantnag economic center of the Kashmir Valley

Other goals

background

Jammu and Kashmir was a federal state until 2019 (i.e. it had its own local government) and has since become a central union territory Delhi ruled. In this wake was also Ladakh outsourced.

language

getting there

mobility

Tourist Attractions

• 34.033374.66671  Kashmir Valley (कश्मीर वैली). .Trekking centers Pahalgam and Gulmarg.last change: Jun. 2020
• 34.11666666666774.8666666666672  Dal Lake (डल झील). .Living on a houseboat with a view of the mountains.last change: Jun. 2020

UNESCO World Heritage (including candidates)

• Mughal Gardens in Kashmir
  • 33.5395675.24816A. Verinag Garden
  • 33.683175.2222B. Akhabal Bagh
  • 34.0833333374.88333333C. Pari Mahal
  • 34.0861574.88716389D. Chashme Shahi
  • 34.12574.881E. Nishat Bagh
  • 34.1497222274.87305556F. Shalimar Bagh
• 34.153774874.8983779G Former Buddhist monastery and stupa in Harwan Sites along the Silk Road through the Karakoram from the 4th / 5th centuries. Century in the Kashmir Valley
• 34.169149974.866985H Neolithic settlement of Burzahom

activities

kitchen

nightlife

security

The Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany has one for this country Partial travel warning released (Web link). From traveling to Jammu and Kashmir is strongly discouraged. There is an increased risk of terrorist attacks or violent clashes throughout the Union. The communication channels (landline, internet, cellular network) are partially interrupted. Travelers who are currently in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are recommended to leave this part of the country. In the part of the country Jammu the security situation is basically stable. However, unforeseeable violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces are also possible there. Keep yourself informed about the security and infrastructure situation. Travel to Srinagar by air only if absolutely necessary. Do not hitchhike through these areas alone or with an unauthorized guide, and do not camp in isolated places. Avoid large crowds. Always follow the instructions of the local authorities and security forces. India: Travel and Safety Advice. Date of the last travel warning: May 18, 2020.

The Austrian Foreign Ministry has one for this country partial travel warning released (Web link) It warns against traveling to the newly created union territory of Jammu and Kashmir due to the high risk of terrorist attacks (including in Srinagar) and violent clashes. Landmines in the border areas are also dangerous. Artillery bombardment occurs again and again between the armed forces of India and Pakistan along the so-called "Line of Control" (de facto border). Current information Date of the last travel warning: 13.03.2020.

climate

literature

Web links

http://jammukashmir.nic.in/ - Official website of Jammu and Kashmir