Srinagar Travel Guide

Srinagar is a city and also the summer capital of state of Jammu and Kashmir in India. It is situated in the Kashmir Valley and also on the banks of the Indus tributary Jhelum River. In Srinagar no people can deny its natural beauty which is heavenly and gifted. The city is set amidst the vivid and colorful floral gardens, blue lakes and houseboats sailing on it which altogether makes it a hand painted location. Srinagar is one of several places that have been called the “Venice of the East” or the “Kashmiri Venice“.

Srinagar is known for its various beautiful lakes, among which the Dal Lake known more among the tourists for its houseboats and Srinagar is also a great shopping hub from where you can buy traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dry fruits. People mostly visit this place during the summer months because these are considered as the cool months and they can enjoy all the places of interests very well.

Why visit Srinagar?

 

• Srinagar is basically known for its natural surroundings which are picturesque and graceful. Sringar is decorated all over by some of the prominent Mughal gardens which are made by the Mughal Kings as they visited this place during the summers.You can visit the very gorgeous Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh; and the Naseem Bagh which are beautiful gardens and they are exclusively popular for being houses of numerous colors of roses, and also you can visit Chashma Shahi or the royal fountains, Pari Mahal which palace of the fairies and the Tulip Gardens too.
• You can also visit Gulmarg which is one of the country’s best hill resorts known for its exceptional beauty and its beauty has been recognized from the Mughal era as it was treated as a summer resort for the Mughal emperor Jehangir. A must visit for all.
• You cannot miss visiting the Dal Lake in Srinagar as this one of the significant tourist spots in this city. The best part is that the Lake is partly covered with blossomed Lotuses and you will also get flowers and vegetable selling on shikaras.
• You cannot miss the Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh is these are two most famous Mughal gardens of Srinagar. Both of these gardens are known for their serene and vivid beauty which is really a treat to your eyes with the backdrop of Pin Panjal which spells splendid ambiance and they are located on the sides Dal Lake.
• You can also visit the Shankarcharya Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva on a hilltop. Make sure to not to carry cameras as they are not allowed here. This is a great pilgrimage center for the locals and also for the people of other parts of the country.

Srinagar Tips and Recommendations

 

• While visiting Srinagar do not forget to buy the best of the woolens, dry fruits, and handicrafts such as embroidered clothes, paper mache, and wooden works.
• Do not miss to have the relishing food of Kashmir in its capital city which includes Dum Aloo Kashmiri, Gustaba etc.

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