Pilgrimages of Kashmir are as famous as its picturesque natural beauty. The valley abounds in pilgrim sites, both within as well as nearby. There are a number of Hindu, Muslim and Buddhist holy places in Kashmir comprising of various mosques, temples and Buddhist Gomphas which attract tourists in large numbers to the valley. Along with being spiritual and meditation centers, the pilgrim destinations of Kashmir are also a treat to the eyes. A look at the shrines, located amongst beautiful and scenic surroundings, is enough to leave you spellbound & speechless.

The peculiar thing about the pilgrimages of Kashmir is that they reflect the peaceful co-existence of various religions in the UT. A number of famous Hindu temples exist along with equally renowned Muslim Shrines and these shrines are visited by people of every religion. The living proof of this harmony is the Hari Parbat pilgrim center. Here, a temple (Hindu), a mosque (Muslim) and a gurudwara (Sikh) are located adjacent to each other. Some of the iconic shrines in Kashmir are: Amarnath, Charar-e-sharif, Hazratbal Mosque, Jama Masjid, Kheer Bhavani, Khanqah-e-Moula, Martand Sun Temple, Shankaracharya Temple, Vaishno Devi, Chatti Padshahi, Makhdoom Sahib, Sharika Devi Temple etc.