Srinagar
A jewel of a destination, Kashmir is one of the most amazing holiday destinations in India. Srinagar, the state’s winter capital, is the first stop for most travellers to Kashmir; and with its great lake and meandering river, its exquisite pleasure gardens and romantic shikara rides, the old-world charm of its houseboats and the ageless grace of its architecture, the city is a fitting introduction to the many enchantments of the valley.
Sightseeing of Srinagar:
Nishat Garden, Srinagar
Nishat Bagh, though smaller than Shalimar, is more intensely beautiful.
Shalimar Gardens
Shalimar Gardens are the piece de resistance of Srinagar's many gardens and parks.
Chashma Shahi
Shah Jehan is reputed, also, to have laid out the gardens of Chashma Shahi, so named because of a mountain spring that waters it.
Pari Mahal
Pari Mahal is as much a monument as garden. This was initially a garden built by Dara Shiko for his Sufi teacher, Mulla Shah.
Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary
Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions.
Dal Lake
The Dal Lake which has the length of 8 Km long and a width of 4 Km, spreads over a total of 26 Sq. Km.
Floating Vegetable Market
It's a maze of intricate waterways and channels, floating islands of vegetation, houseboats.
Nigeen Lake
Nigeen Lake, sometimes called as, Nagin Lake, is a beautiful lake, located very near to Dal Lake in Srinagar.
Royal Springs Golf Course
The Royal Springs Golf Course is easily one of the most stunning & breathtaking golf courses.
Jama Masjid
Jamia Masjid is known as one of the sacred shrines of Islamic followers. Be it the holiness or the constructional elegance..
Hazratbal Shrine
Hazratbal's special significance is derived from the fact that it houses a hair of the prophet Muhammad.
Shankaracharya Temple
A beautiful Shiva temple situated on a picturesque location on the Gopadari Hill on the South East of Srinagar.
SPS Museum
Situated on the banks of the River Jhelum, the SPS Museum stands as a forgotten treasure house of ancient Art and Architecture.
Old City Srinagar
With its almost medieval charm, the old city of Srinagar has various sights to enchant the most jaded traveller.
Jhelum River
The Jhelum is the main waterway of the valley of Kashmir. It rises from a beautiful spring called Verinag.
Arts Emporium
Styles and Special Hand Techniques of Kashmir bring alive the most artistic reflections of India painted on cloth.
Hari Parbat
Hari Parbat in Srinagar is situated over the Sharika Hill on the banks of the Dal Lake. It is also known as Predemna Peet or Kohi Maran.
Kashmir Golf Course
A beautiful Shiva temple situated on a picturesque location on the Gopadari Hill on the South East of Srinagar.
