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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
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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.
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