COMPLETE COURSE

FOR PANCHAYAT
ACCOUNT
30
MARKS
ASSISTANT LEC-2
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE WITH SPECIAL
REFERENCE TO J&K
TOPIC:- IMPORTANT TOURIST
DESTINATIONS
DAILY ROUTINE
1. QUOTE
2. PREVIOUS DAY ANSWERS
3. LESSON
4. QUESTIONS
PREVIOUS DAY ANSWERS
1. Pt. Kalhana
2. Raja Hari Singh
3. Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad
4. Mehar Chand Mahajan
5. GM Sadiq
6. Mufti Mohammded Sayeed
7. Karan Singh
8. Padma Sachdev
9. Rehman Rahi
10.Ramnath Shastri
11.Dr. Jitendera Udhampuri
12.Dinanath Nadim
13.Swami Lakshman Joo
14. Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Limited
15.Service Selection and Recruitment Board
1) Hari Parbat :
Also known as Koh-e-Maran, it is a Hill overlooking Srinagar,
the summer capital of J&K.
 It is also the sight of Durani Fort: The First Fortification of the
site was constructed by Akbar in 1590, who built a wall and
had plans to establish a New capital called “Nager Nagor”.
 Constructed by Afghan Governor Atta Mohammad Khan .
It has Sharika Mata Temple and Shrine of Hamza Makhdoom.
The Place also had a famous Gurdudwara known as “Chhati
Patshahi”.
2)Shankracharaya Temple:

 Also known as Jyeshtwara Temple and Takht-e-Sulemian,

is situated on the Top of Gopadri Hills in the Zawarban
Mountain range .
Constructed by Raja Gopaditya .
Gulab Singh constructed the Stone stairs unto the temple.
Temple is dedicated to Hindu Diety Lord Shiva.
3) Hazratbal Shrine:
 Located on the left bank of Dal lake and considered to
be Kashmir’s most holiest shrine .
It is well known for the relic Moi-e-Muqqadus, the hair of
Prophet Mohammad.
Relic was First brought to India by Syed Abdullah.
 Syed hamid son of Syed Abdullah sold it to Kashmiri
Businessman Khawaja-Nurud-Din Eshai .
Till Date, male descentants of Khwaja Noor-ud-din are
the caretakers of holy Relic.
4) Khanqah-e-Molla:

It is a Muslim shrine located in the Old Srinagar city on

the banks of river Jhelum.

Built by Sultan Sikander in the memory of Syed Ali

Hamdani .

 First Built in 1395 and later Re-built in 1732 AD .

5) Khir- Bhawani Temple :

It is famous Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Bhawani .

 Located in the village of Tul Mul near Srinagar.

 As a custom, Kheer (Rice Pudding) is offered to the

Goddess that is why it is called Kheer Bhawani.
6) Shalimar Bagh:

It is beautiful garden in the Srinagar City with small lakes

and shallow terraces.
It is the Largest of the Mughal Gardens.
Built by Jehangir in 1619 AD for his wife Nur Jahan.
 Harwan run throughs the middle of this garden .
Just 15 Kms from the City Center.
7) Nishat Bagh:

It is the second largest Mughal garden in the Srinagar city.

Built by Asif Khan, Brother of Noon Jahan.
 Built in 1633 AD.
8) Chashm-e-Shahi :

 It is also one the Mughal gardens, located in the

Zawarban range, near Raj Bhawan, overlooking Dal Lake .
 Laid down by Shah-Jahan in 1632 AD as a gift to his son
Dara Shikon.
 It is known for its Digestive water.
9) Gulmarg :
It is a world famous tourist spot in the Baramulla
District of Kashmir.
 Popularly known as Meadow of Flowers .
It is famous for winter sports and famous for Golf
hikes.
10) Sonamarg :
It is hill station in the Ganderbal district of J&K and is a
place of enthralling beauty.
Also known as Meadow of Gold.
11) Martand Sun Temple:

It is heritage Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Sun

located in Anantnag.
 Built by third ruler of Karkota Dynasty, Lalitaditya
Muktapida in 8th Century CE.
 The Archaeological Survey of India has declared the
Martand Sun Temple as a site of national importance in
Jammu and Kashmir.
12) Jama Masjid:

• Jama Majid of Srinagar is one of the most sacred places,

situated at Nowhatta in the heart of old city .
• Built by Sultan Sikander in 1394 AD.
13) Avantipura:

Avantipora has a number of ancient hindu temples, built

be king Awanti Varman.
The place is known for the presence of 2 temples.
Avintishwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva .
 Awantiswamin is dedicated to lord Vishnu.
14) Raghunath Mandir:

It is famous Hindu Temple, located in the heart of

Jammu city.
 Construction was started by Raja Gulab Singh in 1835 .
Completed by Raja Ranbir Singh in 1860.
Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
15) Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine:

 It is one of the oldest shrines in India and every year 80

lakh to 1 crore pilgrims visit the holy site.
Located on thr Trikuta Hills.
The holy cave is at a distance of 13 Kms from Katra, the
basecamp of Mata vaishno Devi.
16) Amar Mahal :

Also known as Hari Palace.

 It is located on the banks of Tawi river, which is now
been converted into a Museum.
It is built for Amar Singh by a French Architect,
completed in 1890.
17) Bahu Fort:

 It is located in Jammu city and close to Religious Shrine

of Mata Kali, popularly known as “Bawe Wali Mata.”
Built byRaja Bahulochan , some 3000 years ago and was
rebuilt by Dogra rulers in 19th Century.
It is heritage site, declared by the J&K Government, and is
proposed by linked by rope with Mubharakh Mandi.
18) Bhimgarh Fort:

• Bhimgarh Fort, generally known as the Reasi Fort, is near

Reasi, a town approximately 64 km northwest of Jammu.
• One of the heirs of Maharaj Rishipal Rana, the founder of
Reasi, reconstructed it using stone .
• In 1989, the fort was handed over to the state archealogy
department.
19) Nanagl Sahib Gurudwara:
 It is one the oldest shrines of shikh community, located
in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir .

20) Panchbkhtar Temple :

Panchbhaktar means Five faces.
 It is one of the oldest temples, located in Jammu city,
dedicated to Lord Shiva.
 It is also said that Lingam in the temple is self
manifested.
21) Ranvireshwar Temple :

It is also considered to be one of the oldest temples,

dedicated to Lord Shiva .
Constructed by Raja Ranbir Singh.
 The temple is famous for Long Shiv Lingams of crystals
measuring from 12” to 18”.
22) Shahdra Sharief:

• It is shrine of Baba Ghulam shah, located in the Rojouri

District of J&K.
• It is popular tourist spot and symbol of communal
harmony as Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs, visit this place to
have the blessings of Pir.
23) Nubra Valley:

The beautiful valley of Nubra is one of the most scenic

places in the Ladakh Region.

The Shyok River meets the Nubra or Siachan River to

form a large valley that separates the Ladakh and
Karakoram Ranges.
24) Zanskar Valley:

 It is well known for its high hills and gorgeous Gompas,

Lovely Landscapes and Buddhist culture.
It is also the home to the wonderful Drang Drung’ Glacier.
 There is also a Penzella Pass that Divides Zanskar
valley with Nubra valley.
25) Shanti Stupa :

 Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist white-domed stupa (chorten)

on a hilltop in. Chanspa, Leh district.

It was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu,

Gyomyo Nakamura and part of the Peace Pagoda mission.
26) Hemis Monastery:

It is one of the biggest Gompa of Ladakh.

There is a Statue of Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava).
It also has the largest thanka (Scroll Paintind on silk)
which is unfurled once in 12 years.
27) Jama Masjid:

 Situated in Leh town, built in 1666-67 AD, as per an

agreement between, Emperor Aurengzeb and the rule of
Ladakh Deldan Namgyal.
QUESTIONS

1) Who was the First European to visit Ladakh?

2) Which Organization looks after the Tourism sector in
J&K ?
3) When was JKTDC established?
4) The City of Jammu is popularly known as?
5) Which of the places in known as the “Gateway to the
Kashmir valley”?
6) Who looks after the Management of Mata Vaishno
Devi Temple?
7) Which Place in J&K is known as “Chotta Kashi”?
8) The fort located on the hill in the vicinity of Rajouri town,
constructed by Mughal Emperor Jahangir ?
9) Which of the following places in known as “Choota
Kashmir?”
10) Who renovated the Bhimgarh fort ?
11) Bahu Fort in Jammu has the shrine of ?
12) Origion of the name ‘Patnitop’ is a distortion of the
original name of ‘Patan da talab’ refers to as?
13) Where the world famous Tulip garden is situated?
15) Amar Singh Palace built by Raja Amar Singh, A dogra
King, which is now converted into a meuseum, located in
banks of which river?
16) Which place is popularly known as Meadow of Flowers?
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