Location : Srinagar is located in the
state of Jammu & Kashmir in the extreme north of India.
Tourist Attractions : Nagin Lake, Dal
Lake, Mughal Gardens: Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Nehru
Garden, Char Chinar, Floating Gardens, Cheshma Sahai,
Shankaracharya Temple.
Best Buys : Kashmiri shawls, kashmiri
carpets, Tibetan handicraft items.
Best Hangouts : The Dal lake, the Mughal
gardens
Best Activity : Houseboat Ride on the Dal
Lake.
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Chandigarh
(630 km), Delhi (876 km), Jammu (298 km), Leh, Kargil,
Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam.
When to Visit : April and June
About Srinagar
Located in the Kashmir valley, Srinagar (1,768 meters) is in
the western part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, in the
northern region of India. Settled on both the sides of River
Jhelum, Srinagar is the summer capital of the state of Jammu
and Kashmir and is the pride of the beautiful valley of
Kashmir. Famous for its lakes and the charming rows of
houseboats floating on them, the charming city is also known
for its traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dry fruits.
Srinagar with is appealing surroundings is rightly called
the Pride of the Kashmir Valley. The Mughal emperor Jahangir
was so captivated by the beauty of this valley that he
exclaimed "Gar firdaus, ruhe zamin ast, hamin asto, hamin
asto, hamin asto" (If there is a heaven on earth, it's here,
it's here, it's here).
Major Tourist Attractions in Srinagar
The Dal Lake
The Dal Lake is a prime tourist attraction of Srinagar. It
is located on the eastern end of the city. The Dal Lake
consists of a series of lakes, including the Nagin Lake some
8 km from the city center. One can enjoy the panoramic view
of the mountains surrounding Srinagar from this lake.
Tourists coming to this place can enjoy taking a ride on
traditional Kashmiri boats or the Shikaras to explore the
intricate maze of waterways of this lake.
The Mughal Gardens
The well laid Mughal gardens are another major attractions
of Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir. The Shalimar Bagh and the
Nishat Bagh are beautiful gardens located to the far eastern
side of the Dal Lake. One can take a stroll through these
green and attractive gardens and enjoy the beautiful
waterworks within them.
The Temple of Shankaracharya
The temple of Shankaracharya is another important place to
visit in Srinagar. Jaluka, the son of emperor Ashoka, built
this temple in the 3rd century BC.
Getting There
Air : Srinagar is well connected by air with Delhi.
There is a daily flight to Delhi via Jammu by Indian
airlines. There are weekly flights operated by Indian
Airlines for Leh from Srinagar.
Rail : Srinagar does not have a railway station and
the nearest railhead is Jammu Tawi, which is 305 km from
Srinagar.
Road : Srinagar is well connected by road to
important places like Chandigarh (630 km), Delhi (876 km),
Jammu (298 km), Leh, Kargil, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam.
Accommodation
Accommodations are plenty here. You may take your pick from
a range of luxury and budget hotels and lodges in Srinagar
besides the star categorised accommodation hotels around the
landmarks of Srinagar offer excellent view of the landmarks
through their suites. Most of the places to stay in Srinagar
are strategically located in the tourist centers.
