Valleys, Rivers, Climate, Waterfall, Glaciers, Passes of Jammu and Kashmir
Valleys in Jammu and Kashmir
Salt Lake valley
Location: Near Rupshu, Ladakh Region, J&K;
Altitude: 5,000m
Salt Lake Valley Attractions: Tsokar Lake
Puga Lake Valley Attractions: Hot Water Springs
Shyok valley
Location: Ladakh Region, J&K; ;
Main Rivers Of The Valleys: Shyok River & Indus River
The Nubra Valley
Location: West Of Leh, Ladakh Region, J&K;
Altitude: 18,640 Feet
Main Attraction: Hot Water Springs At Panamik
Rivers in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir State is well known for its charming scenerys.
There are beautiful springs, lakes, rivers and their tributaries. All these add scenic beauty to this beautiful state of India. The main rivers that flow through the Jammu and Kashmir region are :
INDUS RIVER
Indus River is one of the longest rivers in India. The River is originates from sacred Lake Mansarovar in Tibet.
Chenab River
The Chenab River is a major river in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India and Punjab in Pakistan.
Galquit River
The Gilgit River originates from Shandur Lake and proceeds to join the Indus River near the towns of Juglot and Bunji.
Jhelum River
The River Jhelum rises from its chief source Verinag at foothills of Pir Panjal ranges in Jammu and Kashmir .
ZANSKAR RIVER
he Zanskar River is a north flowing tributary of the Indus River in Jammu and Kashmir. Zanskar River has two main branches
SURU RIVER
The Suru River is a 185 km long river tributary of Indus River that flows entirely through the Kargil district in Ladakh.
Climate of Jammu and Kashmir
The state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K;) lies between 4 degrees of latitude from 32.17 to 36.58 North.
Within these 640 kms. there is a sudden rise of altitude from 305 mtrs. to 6910 mtrs. above sea level. J&K;, therefore, lies between the hot plains of the Jammu province and coldest dry desert-land of Ladakh. These territories are, as such, transitional in climate.
Temperature |
Max |
Min |
| Summer | 29.5 C | 10.6 C |
| Winter | 7.3 C | 1.9 C |
| Rainfall | 52.9 cms |
Seasons
The seasons are marked with sudden changes and the year is divided into six seasons of two months each. From December 24 to March 8 temperature is often below zero. Strong winds blow from south and southeast.
| Spring | March 15 to May 15. |
| Summer | May 15 to July 15. |
| Rainy Season | July 15 to Sept. 15. |
| Autumn | Sept. 15 to Nov. 15. |
| Winter | Nov. 15 to Jan 15. |
| Ice Cold | Jan. 15 to March 15. |
Visiting Seasons: Summer & Autumn
Best Time To Visit: April To June & September To March
Waterfalls in Jammu and Kashmir
Kokernag springs
Location: 79-km From Srinagar, Kashmir Also Known As: Papashudan Nad Or Sin-Cleansing Springs
Altitude: 20,12m
Houses: A Botanical Garden And A Rose Garden
Verinag springs
Location: Kothar District, 78-km South East Of Srinagar Via Anantnag, Kashmir
Named After: Nila Nag, Son Of Kashyap Rishi
Rebuilt In: 1620 By Emperor Jahangir
Aharbal
Location: Anantnag Delighful picnic spots Waterfall is also the starting point for intresting treks. (1½ hour drive).
Glaciers in Jammu and Kashmir
Biafo Glacier
Location: Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir
Length: 60-km
Baltoro glacier
Location: Jammu & Kashmir
Length: 62-km
Significance: Second Largest Glacier In The Himalayan Region
Hispur glacier
Location: Jammu & Kashmir
Length: 62-km
Significance: Second Largest Glacier In The Himalayan Region
Siachin glacier
Location: Near India-Tibet Border, Jammu & Kashmir
Length: 72-km
Significance: The Largest Glacier In The World Outside The Polar Regions
Nubra glacier
Location: Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir
Saltoro glacier
Location: JLadakh
Passes in Jammu and Kashmir
Khardongha Pass
Location: Jammu & Kashmir
Altitude: 5,800m
Historical Significance: One Of The Most Important Passes In The Central Asia Trade Route.
Nearby Pass: Digar La Pass
Korakoram pass
Location: Jammu & Kashmir
Altitude:18, 250 ft.
Significance: One Of The Highest Trade Routes In The World
Siser Le or Saser le
Location: Northern Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir
Altitude:17, 480 ft
Taglang la pass
Location: Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir
Altitude: 2,500 Ft.
Historical Significance: One Of The Highest Trade Routes In The World For Yarkand In Central Asia.
Zozila
Location: On The Srinagar-Leh Highway, Jammu & Kashmir
Altitude:3,465m
Nearby Town: Matayan
Significance: Entry Point Of Ladakh.