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The folk tour of Jammu and Kashmir takes you on a trip through the state that boasts of an affluent cultural heritage. Jammu and Kashmir reflects a perfect blend of nature’s sheer beauty with a wealth of traditions and culture that make it a preferred destination in North India tours. Take the folk tour of Jammu and Kashmir and witness the diversity of its arts, crafts and music.
The folk music and dance of Jammu and Kashmir is the lifeline of the local people. There are dances for every occasion – the different seasons, crop sowing and harvest, weddings, birth and death. One of the popular dance forms to be seen during the folk tour of Jammu and Kashmir is the Mask Dance that is performed during the Hemis festival in Ladakh by the Lamas at the Hemis monastery. The weddings in the state are marked by the Hafiza dance and young Kashmiri boys celebrate the harvest season with Bacha Nagma dance. Other famous folk dances of Jammu and Kashmir are Ruf, Wuegi-Nachun, Roul and Dogri. Among folk music, the most renowned is the Rabab and the common musical instruments are Dukra, Sitar and Nagara.
Kashmir is also well known for its numerous crafts that are popular in India and abroad. Woven and silk carpets, rugs, woolen shawls, pottery and hand-embroidered kurtas are just a few examples of the exquisite craft works of the local artisans. During your folk tour to Jammu and Kashmir, you can enjoy shopping for beautifully hand-embroidered phirans and shawls that are one of the most remarkable pieces of the state’s intricate crafts.
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