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The Heaven On The Earth
India's northernmost state and crown of India, Kashmir is a Paradise regained. Kashmir is so precious, no outsider is allowed to own land here. Experience the beauty of Jammu and Kashmir with Kashmir Hub. The state has three regions - Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. Each region is beautiful in its own way. Nature has blessed Kashmir with incredible beauty. Stay in luxury houseboats on the beautiful Dal Lake in Srinagar, go skiing in Gulmarg and Patnitop, view the majestic Himalayan peaks, see Chinar trees turn russet in autumn, and enjoy a holiday in Kashmir with Kashmir Hub. See the vibrant colors of the flowers in the gardens of Kashmir with Kashmir Hub and understand why Jahangir, the Mughal Emperor said, "If there is a Paradise on Earth, it is here, it is here, it is here."

Srinagar
the summer capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir is located on the western side of the state and is a favorite tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir. Srinagar is popular among tourists for its lakes and the charming rows of houseboats floating on them. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dry fruits. The best time to visit Srinagar is from June to early November in summer and from December to February in winter. Other interesting tourist attractions are the Hazratbal mosque and the Hari Parbat fort.

The Pahalgam valley
is situated at the confluence of the Seshnag Lake and the Lidder River. Pahalgam is basically a cluster of eight villages. The word Pahalgam literally means, the Valley of Shepherds. Tours to Pahalgam is associated with the annual Amaranth yatra. The region is extremely popular among tourists for its outdoor activities like fishing, horse riding, golf and trekking. Pahalgam is a popular take off point for treks to the Kolahoi glacier, to several high altitude lakes, to the Amarnath cave and to Sonmarg. Pahalgam offers several tourist attractions. Tours and travel to Pahalgam usually include a visit the Baisaran meadow that is surrounded by pine forests on all sides. Tours to Pahalgam should definitely include a visit to the village of Mamal that is significant as it has an ancient Shiva temple. It is believed that this is Kashmir's oldest temple.

Global Odyssey
introduces you to the pleasures of travel in Leh, Ladakh. Leh is the capital city and is the chief town of this Himalayan area of Ladakh. The Great Himalayas and the Karakoram Range flank this region. Ladakh is situated in the rain shadow region of the Himalayas. Winter snowfall is the main source of water for this area. Leh can be best described as a cold desert. Leh is very popular among tourists for its adventure sports. Kashmir Hub provides information for you on convenient ways to travel to Leh and also arranges tours to Ladakh. As far as adventure sports are concerned Leh is popular for river rafting, mountaineering and trekking. Polo and archery are favorite pastimes in the Leh region. Tours to Leh, Ladakh have other attractions such as cycling trips and of course mountain climbing. Jeep safaris can also be arranged for tourists eager to enjoy the natural beauty of Ladakh.

The word Sonamarg
literally means the meadow of gold. The tourist destination of Sonamarg lies at a distance of 84 kilometers from Srinagar, Kashmir, India. Sonamarg lies at an altitude of 2740 meters above the sea level. To be precise it lies on the Srinagar-Ladakh road. The Sindh River flows through the region. Sonamarg is a hill resort. It is also a base camp for those visiting Ladakh. As far as activities for tourists are concerned, travel to the Sindh River in Sonamarg offers ample opportunities for fishing. The Krishnasar Lake is also a site for fishing. Sonamarg is also a trekking base. A number of hiking and trekking trails makes Sonamarg an interesting place to travel to. Sonamarg is known for its natural beauty; in fact it is popular for its alpine flowers, sycamore, silver birch and pine trees. Kashmir Hub aims to make tours and travel to Sonamarg a memorable experience by providing you with all the relevant details.

The tourist destination of Gulmarg
lies at a distance of 56 kilometers from Srinagar, Kashmir. Gulmarg is one of the most frequented hill resorts in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The word gul means flowers, and thus the name Gulmarg stands for a meadow of flowers. Flowers that bloom in this meadow include bluebells, daisies, forget-me-nots and buttercups. Tours to the meadow of Gulmarg will transport you into a beautiful world of flowers. Those who aim to embark on a tour to the Gulmarg region must make it a point to travel to the picturesque Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve and the Alpather Lake. In fact the prime tourist attractions for those who travel to Gulmarg include skiing and Heliskiing, green golf courses and the gondola lift.