Overview

“If there is paradise on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here…” Mughal emperor Jahangir aptly described the beauty of Srinagar (in Jammu and Kashmir) through these lines. Any time of the year is perfect for a visit to the beautiful valley. Be it the gorgeous Tulip garden, or the well laid out Shalimar and Nishat Bagh, every sight will take your breath away. Stay in a houseboat and take a romantic shikara ride at the sweeping Dal Lake or the Nagin Lake. Find calm and serenity at the famous Hazratbal shrine, Shankaracharya temple and the magnificent Jama Masjid. Irrespective of the popular belief that the city is unsafe for tourists, you will find that it is surprisingly safer than most cities in India. Foodies enjoy Kashmiri wazwan like Gushtaba, Rista, Kebabs, and Tabak Maaz to name a few. Do visit the tiny bakeries and enjoy more than 20 varieties of local bread like Sheermal, Chochwor, Bakerkhwani etc. Shoppers cannot do away without handpicked embroidered items, carpets, cricket bats, dry fruits and saffron. If you still have some time left visit the nearby tourist destinations of Pahalgam, Sonemarg, Gulmarg, Wular Lake and Awantipura on India day tour to Srinagar.

How to visit:

By road: Srinagar is the capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The city is well connected with major cities like Delhi (876 km), Chandigarh (646 km), Leh (424 km) and Jammu (258 km).

By rail: Jammu (JAT) at a distance of 290 km and Udhampur (UHP) at a distance of 230 kms are the nearest train station to reach Srinagar. From Jammu, daily bus services are provided for Srinagar.

By air: Srinagar Airport (SXR) is the airport to reach Srinagar.

Fast Facts

Location - Jammu & Kashmir, North India

Places of Interest - Jama Masjid, Dal Lake, Houseboats, Mughal Gardens

Best time to visit - Apr-May (Summer), June-Sep (Monsoon), Oct-Mar (Winter)

Language - Hindi, English, Kashmiri

Festivals - Navroz Festival, Ramzan Festival, Kheer Bhawani Festival, Tulip Festival

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