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Adventure Sports in Jammu and Kashmir comprise numerous sports which are immensely popular in this Northern Indian State. Kashmir's two major natural advantages are its mountains on the one hand, and lakes and rivers on the other. These waterways enhance the beauty of the land and are one of the chief sources that attract tourists to its verdant valleys. But more than just a means of pleasure, the water-ways and mountains are an activity oriented way of discovering new leisure sports.
Trekking Sports
Trekking forms an integral part of the adventure sports flourishing in the hilly tracts of Jammu and Kashmir. However, Ladakh takes away the prize of being a trekker's paradise despite of its harsh weather conditions and snowfall. It is only recently that adventure tourism has got its long-due attention from the tourism industry but now, a considerable part of the tourists who visit Kashmir like to trek, if just to glimpse at its matchless natural beauty.
Skiing
Skiing is an interesting and adventure filled sport enjoyed by most of the tourists visiting Jammu and Kashmir. The state is also home to the Ski Club of India, which was established in Gulmarg in 1927. Come winters and Gulmarg transforms into a paradise for skiers. It is located at an elevation of 2, 730 m above sea level. Khilanmarg is the other popular destination for skiing. Skiing season here begins in December and continues till March.
Aero-Sports
Aero-sports in Jammu and Kashmir attracts tourists from far and wide. The wonderful and beautiful Himalayas overwhelm tourists by the various opportunities for delightful sports such as Para-sailing, Para-gliding, Hot air ballooning and Para jumping.
Golf
Srinagar and Gulmarg are mind-blowing venues for the royal game Golf. The plains of these destinations hemmed in by beautiful vegetation such as Chinnar and Pine trees add beauty to the adventurous game. The best seasons to play golf here is from April to November.
River Rafting
Blessed with beautiful and romantic rivers and lakes, the valley of Kashmir is the best place for enjoying river rafting between August and September. The hot spots for white water river rafting are the two mountain streams of river Indus and river Lidder. In fact, these are the perfect destinations for beginners also.
Mountain Climbing
The wondrous Jammu and Kashmir is almost synonymous with mountain climbing. This adventure sports attracts a great number of tourists. Dotted with numerous mesmerizing Himalayan peaks, Jammu and Kashmir is truly a wonderland for tourists interested in mountain-climbing.
Jammu and Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty since time immemorial and has been aptly described as "heaven on earth". The state has some of the best tourist spots in the country. Tourists from India, and abroad, visit the state to enjoy its scenic beauty. Tourism is one of the main industries of the state and has immensely contributed to the economy. Some of the major tourist attractions in the state are Gulmarg, Pahalgam.
Jammu is also known as the City of Temples. Some famous temples located here are Raghunath Temple, Bave Wali Mata, Ranbireshwar Temple and Panchbakhtar Temple just to name a few. The summer capital Srinagar is famous for its Dal Lake. The biggest attraction of the Dal Lake are the houseboats that can be seen floating there. The Mughal Gardens of Srinagar is also a popular tourist attraction. Some of the major pilgrimage centres of the nation are located in the state. The two most important pilgrimage centres are the Amarnath Caves and Vaishnodevi Shrine.
Apart from its rich cuisine and culture, there are many other attractions that one can indulge in while on a visit to Jammu and Kashmir. Some of these are trekking, rafting and skiing. Kashmir is also known for its traditional crafts and has some of the best handicrafts in the country; carpets, shawls, paper mache and walnut wood craft to name a few.
Jammu and Kashmir has some of the best hotels to cater to its ever-growing tourism industry. Hotels range from the budget category to the luxury ones. Even the Dal Lake houseboats come in various categories like deluxe and economy.
