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Kashmiri GirlThe queen of valleys, Kashmir has ever been an artist's elusive fascination. No blend of art had ever in any way been vindictive to its real mesmerizing beauty. The snow clad pines and mountains, reflecting the chilled morning rays and the golden dusks are just the dust jackets of a fabulous 'Kashmir Experience'. Valleys are the major attractions of the state. Various adventure sports like skiing and trekking are also conducted in the valleys of Kashmir. Many Buddhist monasteries in the Ladakh region also add to the paraphernalia of attractions. The most revered Amarnath temple is situated in this state and devotees visit this temple on the occasion of annual pilgrimage. 

Kashmir lakes are very famous and attracts thousands of visitors every year. Mansasbal, which is a bird watcher's paradise; Wular Lake, a fresh water lake; Dal Lake, near Sankaracharya Hill and Kargil Lake leave unforgettable nuances in the minds of all the visitors.

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Ladakh is a land like no other. It is bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalaya and the Karakoram. It lies transversely with two others, the Ladakh range and the Zanskar range. Formed only a few million years ago by the buckling and folding of the earth's crust, in geological terms, this is a young land, as the Indian sub-continent pushed with irresistible force against the immovable landmass of Asia. Its basic contours are uplifted by the unimaginable tectonic movements.

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