The main signal that tells you for sure arrival of winter in kashmir is the kangre.for Centuries this small earthenware bowl, of Quaint shape, held in a frame of wicker has been heralding the arrival of Chile- kalan which lasts for forty (40) days and is one of the three segments into which winter … Read more
Kalhana in his book`Rajatarangini, wrote Kailasa is the best spot in the three worlds, the Himalayas are the best part of Kailasa and Kashmir, the best in the Himalayas. Jahangir loved Kashmir more than any other province of the Mughal Empire. The first European to visit Ladakh was the Jesuit father, Hippolyte Desideri (AD … Read more
Jammu and kashmir reorganisation Act 2019 , Historical Background and important Facts. In ancient times, it was the hub of Hinduism and Buddhism Then- Mughal, Afghans and finally Sikhs In 1846 – Anglo-Sikh – British won – control of Kashmir Treaty of Amritsar, 1846 – Maharaja Gulab Singh(first Dogra ruler) paid 75 lakhs rupee to … Read more
Mountain Ranges and Passes Mountains have a special geographical importance in Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmir valley is enclosed by high mountain-chains on all sides except for certain i d a narrow gorge at Baramulla. There are Shiwalik Hills towards the gacssoes an Pnauth and very lofty mountains in the north, the peaks of which always … Read more
Physiographic Divisions of Jammu kashmir The longitudinal and latitudinal extent of UTs Jammu kashmir and ladakh is 72°31’ and 80°20’ east, and 32°15’ and 37°05’North respectively. The UT of Jammu and Kashmir lies in the northern side of India, with Himachal Pradesh in the South-East, Ladakh in the East and Punjab in south-west. It is … Read more
National Parks of Jammu kashmir and ladakh National park is a strictly reserved area which is used for the protection of biodiversity and wild life. Activities like poaching, grazing forestry development cultivation and hunting are strictly prohibited in national parks. The national parks of UT Jammu and Kashmir are as: Kishtwar National Park It is … Read more