Jammu[b] and Kashmir[c] (abbreviated J&K) is a region administered by India as a union territory [1] and consists of the southern portion of the larger Kashmir region, which has been the subject of a dispute between India and Pakistan since 1947 and between India and China since 1959. [3] .

Srinagar (English: / ˈ s r iː n ə ɡ ər / ⓘ; Kashmiri pronunciation: [siriːnagar]) is a city in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. [1] It is the largest city and summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, which is an Indian-administered union territory.

Jan 11, 2025 · Jammu and Kashmir is a union territory of India (until October 31, 2019, a state), located in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent centered on the plains around Jammu to the south and the Vale of Kashmir to the north.

Jammu has historically been the capital of Jammu Province and the winter capital of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir (1846–1952). After the partition of India, Jammu continues as the winter capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Jan 29, 2025 · Srinagar, city, summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir union territory (Jammu is the winter capital), northern India, situated in the Kashmir region of the Indian subcontinent. The city lies along the banks of the Jhelum River at an elevation of …

Feb 22, 2024 · Srinagar serves as the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. Nestled in the Kashmir Valley, it is renowned for its stunning lakes, charming houseboats, and historic gardens. Srinagar's pleasant climate during the summer months makes …

Jan 21, 2025 · Jammu, city, winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir union territory, northern India. It lies in the southwestern part of Jammu and Kashmir along the Tawi River, south of Srinagar (the summer capital), and to the north is the Siwalik Range. Jammu was once the capital of the Dogra dynasty, and it became.

Jun 17, 2024 · Srinagar is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir union territory, located in the centre of the Kashmir Valley. It is surrounded by four districts and Ladakh union territory. In the north, it is flanked by Ladakh, and in the south, it is bordered by Pulwama.

Oct 18, 2024 · Jammu and Kashmir Capital. Srinagar, the summer capital of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir which is located in the heart of the Kashmir valley at an altitude of 1,730 m above sea level while Jammu is the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir UT which is a land of beautiful palaces and grand ancient temples. Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory

Feb 3, 2025 · The winter capital of Jammu & Kashmir is bluffed on the Shivalik Range, overlooking the northern plains. Jammu district derives its name from the city of Jammu which besides being the winter capital of the state, is known as the city of temples.