About Jammu & Kashmir

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The swift-flowing, sparkling rivers & placid lakes, beflowered gardens, emerald green valleys & towering snow-clad mountains indeed make Jammu & Kashmir the brightest paradise that earth ever gave.

It is a state of different religions and beliefs. And accordingly, the customs followed and festivals celebrated are many. But the heartening thing about the all festivals here are that they are celebrated by people of all faiths together with same enthusiasm. Main festivals includes - Eid-ul-Fitr, Baisakhi, Lohri and Hemis Festival.

Religion of Jammu & Kashmir:  There are three main religions that are followed in Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmir has majority of Islam, Jammu has major strength of Hindus and most of the population in Ladakh follows Buddhism. There is also a group of people who are called Dogras. There major population lives in Jammu region and follows Hinduism but few of them also follow Islam.

Area:  222,236 Kms.

Capital:  Srinagar.

Population:  10,069,917.

Languages:  Urdu, Kashmiri, Hindi, Dogri and English.

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