🌄 Jammu & Kashmir
📍 Location
Northernmost part of India; shares borders with Pakistan & China.
🏛️ Capital
Summer: Srinagar • Winter: Jammu
🗣️ Languages
Kashmiri, Dogri, Urdu, Hindi, Ladakhi.
👥 Population
~1.25 crore (approx.).
🌄 Major Rivers
Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Tawi.
⭐ Famous For
Dal Lake, Shikara, Gulmarg, Saffron, Apple Orchards.
🏯 Ancient Era
Ruled by Naga kings, Mauryas & Kushanas; Buddhism flourished.
🕌 Medieval Period
Sultanate rule, followed by Mughals & Dogra dynasty.
🇮🇳 Modern Period
Acceded to India in 1947; became UT in 2019.
📜 Article 370
Special status removed on 5 August 2019.
🌍 Physical Features
Himalayan terrain — Karakoram, Pir Panjal & Zanskar ranges.
❄️ Climate
Alpine climate; cold winters & pleasant summers.
🏔️ Himalayan Regions
Jammu plains, Kashmir valley, Ladakh plateau.
🌱 Soil Type
Mountain soils, Karewa soil (famous for saffron).
| Unit | Details |
|---|---|
| Status | Union Territory (since 2019) |
| Divisions | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Districts | 20 |
| Major Cities | Srinagar, Jammu, Anantnag, Baramulla, Udhampur |
🎉 Festivals
Lohri, Eid, Navreh, Tulip Festival.
🍲 Food
Rogan Josh, Dum Aloo, Kahwa tea, Wazwan.
🎨 Art
Pashmina shawls, Papier-mâché, Carpet weaving.
🏫 Education
University of Kashmir, Jammu University.
🌾 Agriculture
Apples, saffron, walnuts, rice.
🏭 Industries
Carpets, handicrafts, horticulture.
🚆 Infrastructure
Udhampur–Srinagar railway developing; new tunnels & highways.
🧭 Workforce
Large tourism-based employment.
🚤 Dal Lake
Shikara rides & houseboats.
🏔️ Gulmarg
Skiing, Gondola cable car.
🌸 Tulip Garden
Asia’s largest tulip garden in Srinagar.
🏞️ Sonamarg & Pahalgam
Valleys, trekking, glaciers.
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