The state of Jammu and Kashmir – the largest Himalayan state in India – consists of three distinct regions: the mostly Hindu region of Jammu is situated in the foothills in the south; Srinagar and the Vale of Kashmir, a dominantly Muslim region is located in the central areas; while the region of Leh and Ladakh, with a dominant religion of Buddhism, lies from the eastern highlands across the great Himalayan axis. The region has two dominant cities: Srinagar, a city of beautiful lakes, Mughal gardens and shopping opportunities is considered as the summer capital of state; while Jammu is the “winter capital” of Jammu and Kashmir. The state of Jammu and Kashmir has three distinct entities with different climate, flora, fauna and cultures. The people in the three parts not only have different lifestyles but also speak different languages, worship different gods and have different ethical and moral codes. The main tourism attractions of Jammu and Kashmir are: