Known as 'Heaven on Earth’, Srinagar is situated in the Jammu & Kashmir union territory on the banks of the Jhelum River. Srinagar is known for the floating houseboats and vibrant Shikaras on Dal Lake, as picturesque as the most beautiful painting ever to be done.
Srinagar's main draw, the gondola-type rowboats-Shikaras are used by visitors to see attractions such as the Floating Vegetable Market, and Mir Bahris-a lively community of people living on the lake. Known as the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir, Srinagar is home to some of India's most exquisite Mughal-age gardens with Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Chashme Shahi Garden, among the top attractions.
Kashmiri cuisine is popular across the globe, and when it comes to Srinagar, it's a must to try the local dishes, which are rich in aromatic fragrant spices. Srinagar is also famous for the Kashmiri shawls, Cashmiri apples and dried fruits (almonds and walnuts) that can be purchased from the Lal Chowk market.
Heavy snowfall has an impact on Srinagar 's connectivity during the December to February winter months. Communal tensions in some parts of town often contribute to regular curfews. Until visiting ensure that you test the situation.
By Road
Finished in 1956, the Jawahar Tunnel or Banihal Tunnel gave Srinagar its first year around road way in. Since then, Srinagar has remained well linked by road to the rest of the country except for the irregular stoppage caused by a landslide or snowstorm. The road distance to Jammu is 293 kilometers and to Delhi is 876 kilometers; at both places, standard, deluxe and Volvo buses are accessible for the trip as are taxis.
By Rail
Srinagar is only linked to Baramulla by train on the Quazigund Baramulla line. Jammu (Tawi) is the mainly useful railhead for Srinagar and this is linked to most main cities in north India by rail. From Jammu (Tawi), taxis and buses are accessible for Srinagar. The distance is 295 kilometers and the drive takes seven to eight hours.
By Air
Some domestic airlines operate normal flights to Srinagar from Jammu, Delhi and further places; these comprise - Kingfisher, GoAir, Spicejet, Jet Airways, Jet Lite, Indian Airlines. Flights to Jeddah are offered for Haj only.
Finished in 1956, the Jawahar Tunnel or Banihal Tunnel gave Srinagar its first year around road way in. Since then, Srinagar has remained well linked by road to the rest of the country except for the irregular stoppage caused by a landslide or snowstorm. The road distance to Jammu is 293 kilometers and to Delhi is 876 kilometers; at both places, standard, deluxe and Volvo buses are accessible for the trip as are taxis.
By Rail
Srinagar is only linked to Baramulla by train on the Quazigund Baramulla line. Jammu (Tawi) is the mainly useful railhead for Srinagar and this is linked to most main cities in north India by rail. From Jammu (Tawi), taxis and buses are accessible for Srinagar. The distance is 295 kilometers and the drive takes seven to eight hours.
By Air
Some domestic airlines operate normal flights to Srinagar from Jammu, Delhi and further places; these comprise - Kingfisher, GoAir, Spicejet, Jet Airways, Jet Lite, Indian Airlines. Flights to Jeddah are offered for Haj only.
Dal Lake
The Dal Lake in the capital city of Srinagar, in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, is one of the most beautiful lakes in India. Located in the lap of Himalayas, the lake seems to be a personification of a poet’s imagination! A visit and boating on Dal Lake is a must do in the checklist of tourists and travelers reaching Srinagar.
The House boats and Shikara rides are the most striking feature of Dal Lake. These house boats are a mast...Houseboats of Srinagar
Dal Lake in Srinagar is the most common and famous landmark of the city. Apart from its mesmerizing natural beauty, the lake is also famous for its unique age-old Houseboats which are anchored along the shoreline of Dal Lake. These house boats are an integral part of the tourism industry in the state of Jammu & Kashmir.
A trip to Kashmir is really incomplete without experiencing the enchanting stay in the Houseboats of Srinagar on Dal Lake. ...Shalimar Bagh
Shalimar Bagh is one of the major tourist attractions in the capital city of Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir in India. It is the largest and one of the most beautiful gardens built during Mughal reign in India. The Shalimar garden is one of the finest piece of Mughal architecture and horticulture. The garden was built by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur Jahan in 1619 AD.
The garden is linked by means of a channel to the northeast of ...Nishat Bagh
Nishat Bagh meaning the ‘garden of Joy’ is another masterpiece Mughal garden and a major tourists delight in the city of Srinagar. The garden is second largest after Shalimar bagh and is built on the banks of Dal Lake in the heart of Srinagar city. Nishat bagh was built by Asif Khan, the elder brother of Mughal Empress Nur Jahan in the year 1633.
The garden is majestically designed and was originally divided into 12 terraces symboliz...Chashme Shahi Garden
Out of the three most beautiful gardens built by the Mughals in India, Chashme Shahi is the smallest of the lot located 9 kms from the city of Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir. Chashme Shahi meaning the ‘Royal Spring’ may be the smallest, yet is remarkably famous for its architecture and fresh water spring which is a source of natural mineral water, often believed to have medicinal properties.
The garden was built on the order of Shah...Nagin Lake
The Nagin Lake in the east of Srinagar city is a side-shoot branch of Dal Lake connected to it by a very narrow canal. The lake is situated at the foot hills of Zabarwan Mountains and is beautifully surrounded by Hari Parbat on the west side and Shankaracharya hill on the south, extending a mesmerizing view to the visitors.
The Nagin Lake is featured by deep blue waters bordered by lovely poplar trees and willows. Like Dal Lake, a large number o...Shikara Ride at Dal Lake
Srinagar, the capital city of Jammu & Kashmir is one of the most popular tourists destinations, acknowledged world-wide for its enchanting natural beauty. And, a visit to Srinagar is incomplete without a Shikara Ride. ‘Shikara’ is a narrow wooden boat used as a means of transportation on lakes by the local people, much representative of age-old tradition of Kashmir.The Shikara ride is a major tourist attraction and must to do acti...Hazratbal Mosque
The Hazratbal Mosque is situated in Srinagar, the capital of Jammu & Kashmir. This mosque is the most famous and revered Muslim shrine in Kashmir, as it is this place where the sacred hair of Prophet Mohammad is preserved till date and is displayed publically during special occasions. Situated on the western banks of mesmerizing Dal Lake, Hazratbal is the only domed mosque in Srinagar.
The Hazratbal mosque is visited by millions of tourists ...Shankaracharya Temple
The Shankaracharya Temple is one of the most sought after tourist spots in the capital city of Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir. Located on Gopadari hill, also known as Takht-e-Suleiman this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Though belonging to Vedic times, the temple still stands firmly at a height of 1100 feet, overlooking the entire city of Srinagar.
The Shankaracharya temple is one of the oldest religious shrines in Kashmir. As per the commo...
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