North India Tour Punjab: Exotic Destination in the Lap of nature

Punjab, one of the India’s beautiful state and one of India's most prosperous states. Punjab well famous as the bread basket of India, accounting for almost the entire production of wheat in the country. North India Tour Punjab is famous for its cuisine, culture and history. Tourists to Punjab can enjoy culture, ancient civilization, spirituality and history. Punjab has a rich religious history incorporating Sikhism, Islam and Hinduism. The North India Tour Punjab provides you to view the Punjabi palaces, historic battle sites, shrines, temples and examples of Sikh architecture are notable attractions. Punjabi cuisine includes a wide range of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. North India Tour Punjab provides you to have the view of beautiful places of tourist importance. Some of the leading tourist attractions in Punjab include:

 Punjab Travel Places:

Amritsar is the sacred pilgrimage destination for Sikhism. It is the spiritual capital of the Sikhs and also referred as “Holy pool of nectar”. Golden temple of Amritsar is famous for its full golden dome and is an excellent fusion of Hindu and Islamic architecture. The exquisite Golden Temple attracts pilgrims from all over the world. Jallianwala Bagh is another tourist favourite park in the city where the British police massacred many pilgrims in the year 1919. The Wagah border where the flag lowering ceremony takes place is another popular tourist attraction and side trip from Amritsar. Patiala is another tourist importance place with tourist spots like Moti Bagh palace and many more. Anandpur Sahib is another sacred place for Sikhs and also known as the “Holy city of Bliss” and many more tourist places. 

Art & culture of Punjab:

In Punjab, large part of people follow Sikhism and Punjabi is the state language which is quite similar to Hindi. The most famous craft tradition of Punjab is phullkari, means flowering and it does exactly that - creates a flowery surface with the simplest of tools, a needle and a silken thread, and a high degree of skill. One of the popular ordered forms of work and amusement for young girls is Tirinjen - where the girls spin and sing. The games in Punjab are suitable for children, youth, adult and old people alike. These include wrestling bouts, folk songs and dances, kite flying, cock fights, etc. Kites, a favourite pastime of the Punjabis, are known by its various names - Guddi, Gudda, Mashli, koop, patang.

Dance & Music of Punjab:

Punjab is known to have one of the most diverse and expressive culture in India and the Music and dance is an important component for showcasing it. Punjab is the only place where the dances for men and women are not the same and are of varying forms. Bhangra is a famous dance form of Punjab performed in villages for welcoming the spring season. There is no dance without dhol. Punjabi folk music is nice to hear and which takes the listener in to a different world. 

Festivals of Punjab:

The people of Punjab are very fun loving and love to mix with others. There are many important festivals in Punjab during which peoples share good times with each other. Some of the popular festivals of Punjab include, Lohri, Holi, Deepavali, Dusshera and even more. The Gurpurab festival is celebrated by the Sikhs to express their reverence for their gurus. People come to participate in such functions from far-off places, trudging dusty distances. Many a fair is held in memory of a saint or a pir, and people from all communities living in a village participate in it. Holi, Baisakhi, Lohri, Maghi, Diwali, Tika, Teej are some of the famous festivals celebrated and enjoyed in Punjab. A North India Tour Punjab will provide you the view of colourful festivals celebrated in Punjab.

Food of Punjab:

Punjabi cuisine is very famous in India and it can be non-vegetarian or completely vegetarian. One of the main features of Punjabi cuisine is its diverse range of dishes. The people of this region are largely wheat eaters and have developed variations of breads including the stuffed aloo paratha and the Makki ki roti and many more. The main masala in a Punjabi dish consists of onion, garlic and ginger. Thandoori food is a Punjabi specialty especially for non-vegetarian dishes. The lip-smacking variety of Punjabi food literally gives a treat to the connoisseurs of cuisines.
 

North India Tour Jammu & Kashmir: Retreat Your Eyes with Natural Beauty

Jammu & Kashmir, the most beautiful and fascinating state of Northern India, situated mostly in the Himalayan ranges. Jammu & Kashmir well known for its blue valleys, alpine passes and the mountainous land of the state is broken by stretches of valleys, rivers, glaciers, plateaus and several mountain lakes. Jammu & Kashmir also referred as the “Switzerland of Asia”, heaven on earth”. The state of North India Jammu & Kashmir was once ruled by the Hindu King Dogra around 100 year, which is noted as one of the developing period of Jammu & Kashmir. The state has a very rich history and a distinct culture where people of all faiths live in perfect harmony. Besides the state have some of the most sacred Temples, Mosques, Monasteries, and Caves. A visit to this 'Paradise on earth,' surely lingers for a long time in the memory of the tourists.

Major attractions at Jammu & Kashmir include, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahalgam, Srinagar, Dal lake and many more.

Gulmarg:

Gulmarg, known as the “Meadow of Flowers” is a majestic hill station in the district of Baramula of Jammu & Kashmir, India. Gulmarg is a very important tourist place of North India Tour Jammu & Kashmir and a spectacular picnic spot attracted by all kinds of tourists with its lush green, beautiful landscapes, serene lakes, and pleasant climate during summer and falls. Gulmarg is an eye catching place with charming surroundings, beautiful gardens with mind blogging flowers and fragrance. During winters it is famous for Skiing and often National level skiing competition takes place here. Mother Nature has sanctified the regions of Gulmarg with all its showers of beauty and the peaceful atmosphere available presently in this region makes it a best tourist destination. 

Sonamarg:

Sonamarg the meadow of gold is a trekker’s heaven and has exploratory routes with beautiful green water and frozen lakes around. The valley is believed to be bestowed with mystical water which turns everything into eternal riches. High altitude makes it cold even during summers. It is advisable to always carry warm clothes and rain proofs. Sonamarg is the last major point in the Kashmir valley before the Zoji La pass into Ladakh. Sonamarg is also a base for undertaking the yatra to the holy Amarnath cave. Sonamarg has many lakes such as Gadsar, Krishnasar, Satsar and Gangabal which enhance the beauty of Sonamarg and are also the popular tourist attraction spots.

Pahalgam:

The natural beauty of Jammu & Kashmir, Pahalgam is situated at the convergence of Lidder River and the streams originating from serene Sheshnag Lake. Popularly known as the “Shepherd’s village” Pahalgam is visited by tourists and locals in huge number. Pahalgam is one of the world famous hill stations in North India Tour Jammu& Kashmir. Pahalgam, is also known as the “Valley of shepherds” and is surrounded by elevated, hill slopes covered with groves of pine, providing a scenic backdrop. Pahalgam has many sightseeing places like Mamaleshwara, Tulian lake, Overa wildlife safari, and many more. The finest period to visit Pahalgam is among May to September and November to February. Pahalgam is one of the finest tourist spot of North India Tour Jammu & Kashmir. 

Srinagar:

Srinagar literally meaning 'the city of wealth & abundance' in Sanskrit was founded around 150 AD by King Pravarasen II. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir and one of the perfect places for holiday especially during the summer. Srinagar is visited by travelers from outside India as well. The city has also the beautiful Jhelum river, and gardens and lakes. The various tourist attractions in Srinagar are the Shankaracharya temple, Jama Masjid, Dal and Nagin Lake, Mughal Gardens - Nishat, Shalimar and Chahma Shahi and Hari Parbat Fort. The various tourist attractions make it worth visiting time and again. 

Dal Lake:

Dal Lake spread over an area of 26 sq. km and is known as 'Srinagar's jewel'. Dal lake remains crowded throughout the year and is popular for its houseboats and shikaras. Dal Lake is well famous for enjoying swimming, houseboats, angling and for water surfing. Dal Lake lies immediately to the east and north of Srinagar and stretches over 5-km. The lake is divided into Gagribal, Lokut Dal and Bod Dal by a series of causeways. Dal lake is one of the popular tourist spots in Jammu & Kashmir which is visited by large number of tourists.