1.
JAMMU & KASHMIR

2.
DANCE
Dumhal Dance:
Dumhal Dance The famous
folk dance of the Kashmiri
people is called as Dumhal.
Generally, this dance is
performed with wearing
long colourful robes, tall
conical caps. Their caps or
costumes are studded with
beads and shells. Only the
men folk of the Wattal are
privileged to perform this
dance on specific
occasions.

3.
Kud:
The Kud dance is one of the hiilly region
dances from Jammu, exhibits swaying &
sinuous movements. Kud is basically a
ritual dance performed in honor of Lok
Devatas. This is a kind of thanks-giving
ritual based dance performed mostly
during nights. As characteristics of all
folk dances, spontaneity is also a
feature of this dance. People of all ages
and sexes participate in this folk dance
form, which is accompanied by musical
instruments used during the dance like
Narshingha, chhaina, flute and drums.
It is the rhythm of music that directs the
movement of all participants.

4.
PASHMINA
It is believed that a pashmina shawl as
warm as six sweaters! It is very thin yet
very warm. The goat from which the
soft pashmina wool is collected, are
found on very high altitudes of 5000
meters. In winter the temprature here
drops below 0ᵒC-40ᵒC). A coat of
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warm hair grows on the goat’s body
which protects it from extreme cold. The
goats shed some of their hair in summer.
This hair is so fine that six of these would
be thick as one hair of ours.

5.
HOUSE BOATS
The houseboats in Srinagar, Jammu
& Kashmir are usually stationary.
They are usually moored at the edges
of the Dal Lake and Nageen lakes.
Some of the houseboats there were
built in the early 1900s, and are still
being rented out to tourists. These
houseboats are made of wood, and
usually have intricately carved wood
paneling. The houseboats are of
different sizes, some having up to
three bedrooms apart from a living
room and kitchen.

6.
TOURISTS SPOT IN J&K
 Jammu:
Jammu is a city that is considered as a paradise on earth. The city
is divided into two parts old and new city. The city has a number
of temples wrapped in age-old myths and quite a few forts and
palaces.
 Sanasar:
As one of the wonderful hill stations in Jammu region, its name is
taken from small local lakes 'Sana' and 'Sar'. This town is
surrounded by huge conifer trees and has beautiful view. This
place has achieved lots of tourist attention in recent times and
provides an excellent spot for adventure sports.
 Bhaderwah:
Popularly known as "Mini Kashmir", the town is gifted with aweinspiring views and charming beauty due to striking woodlands
and gleaming streams flowing through different parts of the
town. It also has many historical and religious places.

7.
 Vaishno Devi:
Vaishno Devi hills, located in the north Indian state of
Jammu and Kashmir, are famous all over the country for
housing the Vaishno Devi Temple. This temple, being one of
the holiest Hindu temples in the nation, is dedicated to
Vaishno Devi, who is even known as Vaishnavi or Mata
Rani. Apart from being the Mother Goddess, She is said to
be the incarnation of Shakti.
 Patnitop:
One of the key hill stations in the region, it is famous for its
adventure sports like skiing in winters and in summers it
offers paragliding rides and picturesque picnic spots.