Kashmir, the lovely paradise on earth, is a place that is a melting pot of cultures. People from Persia, Tibet, North Asia, Central Asia, and other parts of the world have come, been conquered by its beauty, and stayed. It is only to be expected that such ethnic diversity would also promote the culture and...
This charming, idyllic retreat is located in the Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir, about 70 Kilometers from Jammu. It takes its name from the shape of the spring that gushes out of the base of a hill, divided into branches resembling the claws of a hen, while the spring resembles a snake. Kokernag is...
Pahalgam is another renowned hill station, located in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. It attracts plenty of tourists each year and is also a health resort. Not only is Pahalgam a noted hill station, but it is also a popular trekking spot. One can trek about 35 Kilometres from Pahalgam through pinewoods and...
There are few people in the world who are unaware of the beauty of Gulmarg, a town and hill station in Jammu and Kashmir, the northernmost state of India. Gulmarg, meaning the meadow or valley of flowers, is amongst the Himalayas and is quite close to the Line of Control that separates India and Pakistan....
Suppose one morning you wake up to see the sun shining on the snow-clad mountains, the lush green meadows spreading out aimlessly to a distance that your vision can cover, and some white and black sheep grazing on the field. And when you walk out of your house into the open, you feel the freshness...
There are three major religions present in Jammu and Kashmir state. In it, Islam is most dominant in different parts of the state. However, in terms of the total population, Islam dominates the Kashmir valley. In addition to that Hinduism and Buddhism also constitute a part of the religions in Kashmir. The followers of Buddhism...
The Kashmiri population is a blend of people belonging to distinct races with different looks, dresses, food habits, customs, traditions, rituals, etc. Most of the Kashmiris are Muslims, followed by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Romans, Greeks, Persians, and Christians. Kashmiri Hindu (Kashmiri Pandits) Among the Kashmiris, Kashmiri Pandits who are Hindus, are a progressive community, scattered...
The history and tradition of music and dance in Kashmir valley is about a thousand years old and enhances the charm of the Kashmir valley. These are some main forms of the classical music and folk songs of Kashmir. What Are The Type Of Music And Dance In Kashmir? Here we have described the type...
Kashmir, the idyllic paradise on Earth, is home to people of diverse ethnic origins, ranging from Persia in the West to Central Asia in the North and Tibet in the East as well as people from the Northern part of India. Once on the silk route, Kashmir was open to people from various regions, people...
Language Speaks Languages: The most common languages spoken in Kashmir are Kashmiri, Dogri, Urdu, Hindi, Ladakhi, Purig, Tibetan, and English. Kashmiri: This is the most dominant language of Kashmir. It is the native Kashmiri language. Kashmiri is an Indo-Aryan language and is popularly called Koshur in local terms. Hindi It is the second most spoken...
