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The monument identifier is a combination of the abbreviation of the subdivision of the list (state, ASI circle) and the numbering as published on the website of the ASI. 56 Monuments of National Importance have been recognized by the ASI in Jammu and Kashmir. [2]
Some major tourist attractions in Jammu and Kashmir are Srinagar, with its renowned Dal Lake and Mughal Gardens, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Bhaderwah, Patnitop and Jammu. Every year, thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit holy shrines of Vaishno Devi and Amarnath which has had a significant impact on the state's economy.
This is a list of State Protected Monuments listed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. [1]The monument identifier is a combination of the abbreviation of the subdivision of the list (state, ASI circle) and the numbering as published on the website of the ASI. 28 State Protected Monuments have been recognized by the ASI in Jammu and ...
Tourist attractions in Jammu and Kashmir by district (8 C) A. Archaeological sites in Jammu and Kashmir (15 P) C. Caves of Jammu and Kashmir (6 P) D.
Sinthan Top is easily accessible from Srinagar, almost 4–5 hours drive by car. Attractions in Kashmir like Kokernag, Dacksum and Achabal fall en route that offer tourists varied choice of resting and makes traveling more pleasant and less tiresome. At the spot called '360 Degree View', one can see areas of both Kashmir and Jammu Divisions.
Sonamarg had historical significance as a gateway on the ancient Silk Road, connecting Kashmir with Tibet. [5] [6] Today, the hill station is a popular tourist destination amongst fishers and hikers, and following the Kargil War with neighbouring Pakistan in 1999, serves as a strategically important point for the Indian Army.
Azad Jammu and Kashmir, part of the former British princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, is an autonomous state of Pakistan. [1] The history of the region dates back to thousands of years. A survey team in 2014 recorded around 100 archaeological sites in the region dating back to Mughal, Sikh, and Dogra rule. [2]
The Amar Mahal Palace is a palace in Jammu, in the Indian erstwhile Kingdom of Jammu and Kashmir, India.The palace has now been converted into a museum. Commissioned by Maharaja Amar Singh, a Dogra king, the palace was built in the nineteenth century by a French architect on the lines of a French Chateau.