Jammu and Kashmir is a cultural melting pot. Kashmiriyat, the state's composite community, is made up of people from diverse religious and social traditions, including Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, and Buddhist. The Kashmiri ethnic group includes Kashmiri Pandits, Kashmiri Muslims, Gurjars, and Rajasthani Rajputs.

This location is historically significant. Through their crafts, written language, oral histories, scholarship, and philosophy, the people of Jammu and Kashmir have made major contributions to world culture. The bulk of tourists come to Kashmir to learn about Jammu and Kashmir's history and culture.

Holy locations in and around the city exhibit the region's historical, cultural, and religious variety, as well as the Kashmir valley's. Although Kashmir was the highest learning centre for Sanskrit and Persian, and the birthplace of early Indo-Aryanic culture, it was also a welcoming spot for the entrance of Islam, which brought with it the best of Persian civilization's norms of tolerance, fraternity, and sacrifice.

The Kashmiri population, with its ethnic structure, can be compared to an Indo-Greek ethno-linguistic community. Kashmiris live in Pakistan's Upper Punjab and Potohar areas, where they form communities and live together. While Kashmiris dwell throughout India, they are largely concentrated in Jammu Division's Kashmir Valley, Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban tehsils.

The most widely spoken languages in Kashmir are Urdu, Hindi, Ladakhi, Purig, Tibetan, English, Kashmiri, and Dogri. Kashmiri is the official language of Kashmir. The Gujjar and Kashmiri Pandits are the most common Hindi speakers. Dogri, sometimes referred to as Pahari, is a language spoken predominantly by Dogras in the Duggar region. Urdu is the most widely spoken Muslim language in the region. English is a global language that is widely used to communicate with guests by business people, retailers, tour guides, and residents. According to a recent language bill enacted by the Lok Sabha, the official languages of Kashmir are Dogri, Kashmiri, Urdu, English, and Hindi.

The exquisite motifs and needlework on Jammu and Kashmiri outfits showcase the region's rich culture and scenery. The apparel is designed to fight the cold environment of the area. The majority of the clothing is made of wool, silk with elaborate embroidery, and cotton. The Pheran is a must-have item of clothing for Kashmiris. Zari needlework can be found around the hemline, around the pockets, and particularly on the collar section of women's Pherans. Burgha is preferred in the summer, whereas Pheran is chosen in the autumn. The traditional outfit of a Kashmiri male, both Hindu and Muslim, is a long flowy gown that hangs down to the knees. The men wear a skullcap, a close-fitting shalwar (Muslims), or a churidar pyjama (Pandits).

Bhand Pather is a satirical kind of traditional folk theatre that uses drama and dance to portray and perform social rites and atrocities at various social and cultural gatherings. Bhand Jashan is a traditional performance by a group of 10 to 15 artists, which is accompanied by light music for the audience's enjoyment. Chakri is the most prominent form of Kashmiri folk music. It mimics the chakra seen in Uttar Pradesh's hilly regions. Garaha, Sarangi, and Rabab were popular musical instruments in the past. The harmonium, on the other hand, is now featured in the show. It has evolved into Kashmir's classical music genre, with a variety of Indian Ragas incorporated into its composition.