Kashmir is the jewelled crown sitting atop the map of India - a paradise on earth. The snow capped mountains of Kashmir are mesmarizing and a visual treat to your eyes. Whats more is the abundance of nature in this valley with dense green deodhar forests and apple farms. is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It lies in the Kashmir Valley on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, and Dal and Anchar lakes.