INTRODUCTION ON KASHMIR valley with Kashmir is a beautiful Himalayan

breathtaking mountain scenery,clear lakes, lush vegetation and magnificent forests. The capital city Srinagar (1,730m) is famous for its canals,houseboats and Mughal gardens.The valley is home to a rich biodiversity including a large number of birds species,

The DUMHAL is a famous dance in kashmir, performed by men of the wattal region. The women perform the ROUFF, another folk dance, kashmir has been noted for its fine arts for centuries,including poetry and handicrafts.

Nature has ancient land with all its splending our and glory. Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Mughal gardens attract visitors from all over the world. Kashmir lifestyle is essentially slow paced and reflects religious diversity. Kashmiris are known to enjoy their music in its various local forms, and the traditional dress is often quite colourful.

CLIMATE OF KASHMIR
The climate found in the zone of the middle mountains and the valleys enclosed is of a particular type.Winter is cold and of lond duration,when the monsoons are strong, rain is caused.In higher mountains round the valley of kashmir,Winter is very cold and there is snowfall.It lasts from a November to March.Summer is very short and milder.

Rainfall in July and August is as high as 70% and with summer temperature it causes discomfort.The seasons are marked with sudden change and the year is divided into six seasons of 2 months each.

SPRING SUMMER RAINY SEASON AUTUMN WINTER ICE COLD

MAR 15 TO MAY 15 MAY 15 TO JULY 15 JULY 15 TO SEP 15 SEP 15 TO NOV 15 NOV15 TO JAN 15 JAN 15 TO MAR 15

From Dec 24 to Mar 8 temperature is often below zero, strong winds blow from South & South east. It shows during winter and there are thick black clouds in the sky.Annual rainfall of the valley recorded is about 75 cms.It rains in July & August and also in March & April.August is the warmest month temperature risesto 85deg F.

January is the coldest month. Temperature falls down to Zero longest sunshine hours all in September, October and November. December has 80% humidity which Is the highest and May has 71% which is the lowest. In July atmosphere has a pressure of 62.68cms.

CITY CLIMATE
AREA ALTITUDE TEMP SUMMER WINTER RAINFALL POPULATION 105 sq kms 1,730 m Max Min 29.5 C 10.6 C 7.3 C 1.9 C 5219 CMS 930136(2001 CENSUS)

Best season throughout year, t hrough the winter months can be quite cold. Clothing spring and autumn light woollens.
Summer cotton/tropical Winter heavy woollens Languages kashmiri,urdu,hindi

.Kashmir has four distinct seasons,each with its own peculiar character and distinctive charm.These are spring,summer,autumn and winter

SPRING:-March-may(temprature min3.50c,max-24.60c).It comes alive in spring when nature bedecks the valley with blossom after blossom.The weather during this time can be gloriously pleasant at 6*c.Almond,cherry,apple,peach,pears,pansi es,narcissi,daises and many more.Throughout the valley thousands of fruits and flowers built into bloom exuding and alluring fragrance.

SUMMER:-JuneAugust(temperature min4.4,max-30.8) srinagar at this time experiences day temperatures of between (25*c and 35*c)