The best known states in India for their picturesque destinations are the most frequented too. Kashmir already is tagged as the Paradise on Earth, but its brethren Jammu and Ladakh also have some beautiful locations, waiting to be explored.

Thanks to Indian movies, Kashmir was often on tourists’ radar for years. Slowly, other locations like Kargil and Sanasar are also gaining popularity. While Patnitop is now recognized as the entry-level ticket to Kashmir, Yusmarg is touted as the newly-found-Kashmir!

The town of Leh in Ladakh region is also catching up fast in footfalls. Many bikers want to traverse the world’s highest motorable road and experience the thrill of riding the Magnetic Mountain. Lastly, the coverage of Ladakh in the movie Three Idiots has generated enough curiosity and people are eager to explore this pristine state.