The state of Jammu and Kashmir embodies the poetry of nature, which no human language can interpret in words. Majestic ice capped mountains, verdant woods, lively rivers and placid lakes form the landscape of the state. The state can be divided in 3 distinct regions, namely:
• The foothill plains of Jammu,
• Kashmir Valley
• Mountainous Ladakh
All three are strikingly varied from one another in terms of geography, culture, religion and climate. So the tourist attraction in Jammu and Kashmir not only lies in the outstanding sceneries, but also in its cultural variation from one area to another.
The state of Jammu and Kashmir is known as "Paradise on Earth". The beauty of the snow capped mountain peaks, the fragrant orchards and pine forests, and green meadows; attract thousands of tourists to the state. Kashmir abounds in tourist spots and attractions, from the temples and pilgrimage centers of Jammu to the snow capped peaks at Gulmarg.