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Disputed state in the north of India, area 139,000 SqKm (53,700 SqMi), population 6 million (1981). The state is bounded to the west by Pakistan and the 1971-72 Line-of-Control which separates it from Azad Kashmir; in the east by Ladakh, Tibet and Aksian Chin. The state is drained by numerous rivers including Indus, Zanskar, Suru, Nubra and Shyok. 

Srinagar is the summer capital whilst Jammu is the winter capital of the state. The state is divided into districts of which there are six in the Srinagar area, six in the Jammu area and two in Ladakh.

The state was governed by a bicameral state government of 36 member Legislative Council and 76 member Legislative Assembly. The last government was led by Dr Farooq Abdullah of the National Conference party. However, in 1990, the government was dissolved and the state placed in the direct control of the state governor. There were no elections since 1990 and the state remained in the control of the governor under the Indian regime. However, elections were held in 1996 when through rigging and paramilitary pressure, India was able to implement a puppet state government headed by Dr Farooq Abdullah of the National Coneference. All Pro-Freedom parties were banned from these elections and their leaders placed under custody during the polling.

Nearly 80% of the people are involved in agriculture, producing rice, wheat, wheat, maize and fruit; there are also valuable forests. Most of the manufacturing industry is based in and around Jammu. The state specialises in traditional handicrafts such as silk-spinning and carpet weaving. Due to the heavy conflict with the Indian authorities and the heavy-handedness of the Indian troops, the states agriculture and industry has declined since 1990.

Srinagar and Jammu are connected via a road (305 Km/190 Mi) which passes through the Bahnihali mountains and the Jawahar tunnel and leads into the Vale of Kashmir .

Srinagar

Srinagar is the summer capital of Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir. The city is in the centre of the Vale of Kashmir, stranding on the banks of the river Jhelum, nested in the mountains, 112 Km (70 Mi) from Bahnihali pass and 1,585m (5,200 ft) above seal-level. Srinagar is criss-crossed by lakes, canals and bridges and is surrounded by beautiful gardens, and has often been compared to Venice.

Aerial view of Srinagar City

At the edge of the city lies the famous Dal Lake (8Km by 4Km) which houses the numerous houseboats. The houseboats, dating back to the British period, are an experience in themselves for the visitors with all the amenities and luxuries on board.

Lotus in Dal Lake


 

To the east of the city is located the smaller Nageen Lake which also houses houseboats. Both lakes have varied fauna and flora. Lotus flowers are in abundance around the lakes whereas in some areas of the lakes, vegetables are grown on floating pieces of land. The lakes are visited by paddle boats or, more commonly, by Shikaras (luxury boats with canopies especially used for visitors).

Dal Lake

Places of Interest:
Shalimar Bagh is a Moghul garden which was built by emperor Jahangir. The garden is full of beautiful Chenar trees, flowers and water fountains.

Hazratbal Mosque is situated on the western banks of Dal Lake. The mosque is home to a holy hair belonging to Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) which was sent to Kashmir by the Moghul emperor Aurungzeb. The mosque is frequented by many Muslims.

Hazratbal Mosque

Chrar-e-Sharif is a holy shrine of the Muslim saint Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Wali, 30 Km from Srinagar. The Shrine suffered heavy damage in 1995 when Indian security forces set fire to the area in pursuit of Kashmiri Freedom Fighters.

Kokarnag, 80 Km from Srinagar, is famous for its gardens and spring water. Water gushes from a set of points which resemble a chicken's foot (Koker - chicken); this linked with the presence of snakes (Nags) gives the name of Kokernag.

Pampur, 13 Km from Srinagar, is a small area where saffron is grown. The saffron plant is very small and the only part above the ground is the flower. It is this flower which blooms in autumn and produces the small string-like saffron. Saffron has a distinctive sweet smell and is used for cooking and dying.

Gulmarg

Gulmarg

About 51 Km from Srinagar and standing at 2,730m above sea-level, Gulmarg is ringed by tall firs, pines and snow-capped mountains. Gulmarg is famous for its beautiful meadows, golf course and its skiing resort. The Nanga Parbat mountain can be seen from here.

Pahalgam

Pahalgam

About 97 Km from Srinagar, standing at 2,195 m above sea-level, at the junction of the Lidder and Sheshnag rivers lies the beautiful town of Pahalgam. The surrounding area is full of beautiful meadows, tall pines and fir trees.

Pahalgam is the starting point for the annual Hindu pilgrimage to the Amarnath caves. The first stopping point for the pilgrims is at Chandarwari, 13Km from Pahalgam. Here snow bridges and glaciers can be seen even in the summer.

Chandawari