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Dos and Don’ts When in Leh and Ladakh

 Planning on an ultimate trip to Leh and Ladakh? Keep these dos and don’ts in mind before you start packing your bags.  For interesting blogs about traveling in Ladakh, news about Kashmir tourism , and a lot more fun stuff to learn about Jammu and Kashmir, visit Daily Excelsior – India’s most prominent news daily all the way from J&K.  If you don’t know what to expect from your Ladakh trip, then know that the place will surpass your expectations. Horizons dotted with monasteries, the highest mountain pass in the world, brightest rainbows ever, the world’s highest motorable road, clear blue skies, fresh flowers everywhere, alpine forests, and one of the world’s purest cultures you’d ever see, Ladakh is a paradise and nature’s best gift to travelers. While this is Ladakh’s good side, lack of proper infrastructure, traffic jams, unreliable connectivity, extreme temperature fluctuations, and treacherous, steep roads can overwhelm tourists.  However, to make your t...

Different Ways to Reach Vaishno Devi Temple in Kashmir Tourism

India’s most important pilgrimage destination, Vaishno Devi Temple, is one of the reasons why Jammu and Kashmir tourism is most revered in the country. With 10 million devotees visiting annually, Vaishno Devi is the oldest and holiest shrine in the country. Mata Vaishno Devi is a manifestation of three Hindu goddesses: Kali, Saraswati, and Lakshmi. The temple is open to devotees throughout the year but is most populated during the Navratri. If you are planning to make a Vaishno Devi trip with your family, Jammu tourism has excellent packages and offers for various budgets. However, there are three different ways to make the trip. Choose the ideal one based on your comfort and health. Vaishno Devi Yatra for Devotees The Trikuta hill climb, where the holy rock of Vaishno devi is established, is a 12 KM moderate steep ascend. It is situated at the height of 5200 ft. above sea level. The base camp is set at Katra. You’d have to hike from Katra to Ardhkuwari and from there to Bhawan. Let’s...