Popularly known as the "Paradise on the Earth", Jammu & Kashmir is the most picturesque destination in the northern part of India. This beautiful land is nestled amid the foothills of the magnificent snow capped Himalayas, Karakoram, and Ladakh, Hindu Kush, and Pir Panjal mountain ranges. The home of the rugged Dogras, Jammu and Kashmir is dotted with most beautiful mountain peaks, massive glaciers, splendid monasteries, blue lakes, rivers, forests, verdant meadows and tall pine trees. Known for its scenic splendour, rich wildlife, exquisite monuments and hospitable people, Jammu & Kashmir has become an awe-inspiring holiday destination where one can also indulge into winter adventure sports in nature's laps.
Jammu Kashmir tourism is not only popular for its vivacious natural beauty and splendid architecture but is also renowned as an ideal destination for adventure sports. The sloping meadows, rugged terrains, stupendous mountains and snobbish hills are good take off point for trekking, rock climbing and camping activities. The ideal trekking months last from April to November. No special permits are required for trekking, though registration with the nearest Jammu & Kashmir tourism office is necessary. Tourists can avail licensed Jammu & Kashmir tourism guides for trekking tours and contact Jammu & Kashmir travel agencies in Srinagar and Leh that conducts special trekking and camping tours. Adventure tourism in Jammu & Kashmir is not only confined till trekking and climbing activities. It also include some of the most exhilarating adventure sports such as white water rafting, diving, para gliding, para sailing, trout fishing, water skiing and ice skating. For each sport, there are centers run by Jammu & Kashmir tourism and private training institutes where equipment can be hired. Professionally trained instructors, and Jammu Kashmir tourist guides are also available to assist amateur adventure enthusiasts.
