The State of Jammu and Kashmir comprises of three regions namely, Jammu, the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. The province Of Jammu has numerous Shrines and is popularly known as "City of Temples". The Kashmir valley is famous for its beautiful mountainous landscape, sparkling rivers, serene lakes, flowering meadows and gardens. The valley is also regarded as the revered land of Rishis and Sufi saints. Ladakh is known for its mountain beauty and rich Buddhist culture. Jammu and Kashmir has the distinction of being a multifaceted, secular state with unique cultural blend. The state has been visited by the Sikh Gurus, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Hargobind Sahib and Guru Har Rai Sahib. The "Historical Sikh Shrines of Jammu and Kashmir" takes one thought the journey to Historical Sikh Shrines that have been constructed in the memory of various Sikh saints who carried out the humble task of spreading the message of Sikh Gurus in the state. The author travelled to various places visited by the Sikh Gurus and has attempted to present a probable route that may have been taken by the Gurus. The Book also gives an account of Banda Singh Bahadur who was born in Rajouri district of Jammu Province and has the distinction of laying the foundation of Sikh Empire in 1710 AD. The books aims, not only to place the historical Sikh Shrines of Jammu and Kashmir on the tourist map of the State but also inspire people all over the world to visit these holy shrines and get blessed.
