Religion Of Jammu & Kashmir
Location: Northern Most Part Of India
Three Main Regions: Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh
Languages Spoken: Dogri, Kashmiri, Hindi & Ladakhi
Best Time To Visit: Jammu - October To
February
Religion
is one of the major significance in the three regions of J&K.
While majority of Hindus reside in Jammu,
Islam has quite an influence in the Kashmir valley.
Ladakh can be broadly
divided into two distinct religious zones. The Kargil
district is predominantly Muslim, with the occasional Buddhist population.
On the other hand, the majority of the population of
Leh District
is Buddhist, with a few pockets of Muslims. There is a sizeable Muslim
population residing in the Leh town and a few villages around it.
INFORMATION ON RELIGION IN JAMMU & KASHMIR