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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. established 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 gorge 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 attractive surroundings is rightly
called the Pride of the Kashmir Valley. The Mughal emperor
Jahangir was so fascinated 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).
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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
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