Places to visit in Srinagar

Srinagar the capital city of Jammu and Kashmir is renowned worldwide for its radiant rivers, serene lakes, beautiful gardens and indescribable beauty of nature. Scores of tourists travel to Srinagar so that they can enjoy their holidays amidst glistening lakes, snow laden trees, wooded mountain slopes, Himalayan backdrop, houseboats (Shikaras) and the blooming Mughal gardens. It is situated on either sides of the Jhelum River at a height of 1,730 meters above sea level. This topographical location makes it picturesque and beautiful tourist destination of Jammu and Kashmir State. Some of the known attractions of Srinagar Tourism are:



Dal Lake:
It is among the most popular attractions of Srinagar tour which is not only famous for its spectacular beauty but also for its vibrancy of unique life. This is renowned for its awe-aspiring beauty which enthralls every visitor who comes here. Impressive beauty of this lake can be explored in traditional Kashmiri Houseboats called 'Shikaras'. From the lake one can enjoy panoramic views of the snowcapped Himalayan Mountains surrounding Srinagar. During the Shikara ride in the lake one can enjoy the beauty of chinar, poplar and willow groves on the lakeside and beautiful gardens which are lined along the banks. Apart from this it is also the center of water sports activities like skiing, kayaking, canoeing and swimming.

Mughal Gardens:
Mughal Gardens is the collection of beautiful landscaped Nishat Bagh, Chashmashahi and Nasim Bagh gardens. The exotic flora collections, elegant constructions, well laid design with the backdrop of Himalayan and Dal Lake allure scores of tourists round the year. During the flowering season tourists from across the world come here to witness the rare beauty of blossoming flowers at its best. The bright flowerbeds, terraced lawns and well maintained cascading fountains are the charm of this place which touches the heart of visitors.


Shankaracharya Temple:
The temple is important not only from the religious view but also from the architectural viewpoint. It is a beautiful Shiva temple situated in a picturesque location on the Gopadari Hill. The temple was named after the great philosopher Shankaracharya who visited the valley about ten centuries ago.

Srinagar is among the most visited destinations of Jammu and Kashmir which is known for its panoramic natural beauty and architectural Mughal era buildings. Some of the other known attractions of this place are Wular Lake, Hazratbal Shrine, Khanqah-e-Molla, Jama Masjid, Chatti Padshahi.




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