Srinagar

Srinagar


Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir is located in the Kashmir valley, surrounded by Himalayas on all sides.The Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus River, flows through the city into the Dal Lake.Snowfall in winter cuts road access to the city. Srinagar is connected through the National Highway no 1 A to Punjab and from there to the rest of the country. The NH 1A begins from Jalandhar in Punjab, travels through Srinagar, and further to Uri border in J&K., NH 1D is also known as the Srinagar-Leh road. It joins Srinagar to Kargil and then to Leh in Ladakh.Dal Lake in the heart of the city is its major landmark and a top tourist attraction, famous for its house-boats. Srinagar has a number of gardens and tourist spots near the Dal Lake. The gardens are those historically laid down by the Mughal emperors.

Srinagar (1,730m) is famous for its canals, houseboats and Mughal gardens . The city itself is quite unlike most other large Indian cities for here you are much more in Central Asia than on the sub continent. It's a city full of intriguing alleyways and curious buildings. A place where it's very easy to spend a few hours simply wandering - particularly along the old city streets near the Jhelum river. Srinagar is the summer capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and is the pride of the beautiful valley of Kashmir. Srinagar is famous for its lakes and the charming rows of houseboats floating on them. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dry fruits. Srinagar is located in the western part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, in the northern region of India. It is located in the Kashmir valley.



Lying on the banks of River Jhelum with deep and mesmerizing valleys cascaded in sky scraping mountains and evergreen beauty, Srinagar blends together the tints of nature, beauty, harmony and romance. With deep and mesmerizing valleys cascaded in sky scraping mountains and evergreen beauty, this heaven on Earth leaves you absolutely mesmerized. Right from Chashm-E-Shahi to the exotic Shalimar garden, Srinagar offers bountiful of places to visit. Surrounded by mountains for the adventurous lot



Best Time To Visit


Moderately pleasant weather during the months from October to April are the best months to visit Srinagar.

How To Reach


By Air

Named Sheikh ul Alam Airport, Srinagar Airport is an international airport.

By Train

To reach Srinagar by train, one has to reach either Jammu Tawi or Udhampur railway station.

Shopping


The city of Srinagar is a beautiful place and is renowned for its landscapes and scenic beauty. Another very important attraction of Srinagar is its shopping circuit that has many local market places. There are a few specialties that one can look for in Srinagar like the Shawls and local crafts etc. There are a number of market places in Srinagar that one can explore during one's visit to Srinagar. There are a number of market places in Srinagar that one can explore during one's visit



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