Srinagar Hill Station Kashmir
| Fast facts - | It is located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated on the banks of Jhelum river. Famous for house boats, dry fruits and handicrafts, Srinagar experiences a warm temperate climate. |
| Did you know - | The famous skiing resort, Gulmarg is located at the distance of about 50 kilometers from Srinagar. |
| Must do - | Shopping, exploring the various tourist attractions and the scenic beauty. |
Also known as the tourist's paradise, Srinagar is the capital city of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Situated on the banks of Jhelum River, Srinagar is dotted with numerous lakes and is marked with breathtaking scenic beauty. The snow clad mountains and the pine trees makes this place an ideal romantic retreat. Tourists from all over the world visit this place to spend some memorable moments.
Famous for house boats, dry fruits and handicrafts, Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir experiences a warm temperate climate. December to February months is winter and it remains chilly cold here. Snowfall is common during this time. June to August, the summer months, remains warm. The summer time is the perfect one to visit Srinagar. Tourism in Srinagar has flourished over the years and contributed to the economy of the state.
During your visit to Srinagar, you can enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of the nature surrounding this destination. It is the ideal romantic retreat for the honeymooners. There are some beautiful places in Srinagar, which are worth visiting. Some of the major tourist destinations, which you can visit, are as follows:
- The Mughal Gardens
- Nishat Bagh
- Shalimar Bagh
- Chashmashahi
- Hazratbal mosque
- Ziarati Hazrati Youza Asouph
- Roza Bal
- Shankaracharya Mandir
- Nagin Lake
- Shalimar Gardens
- Pari Mahal
- Nashim Bagh
- Tulip Gardens
The famous skiing resort, Gulmarg is located at the distance of about 50 kilometers from Srinagar. Dal Lake is the most famous attraction, which draws in thousands of tourists every year to this place. The houseboats at the lakes can be accommodation. This floating accommodation is just amazing. More than five hundred house boats float on the lakes.
You can also organize excursion tour to explore the Himalayan ranges. There are various package tours, which will arrange this for you. The shikara ride is equally exciting and enjoyable. You can also walk along the lakes and spend some time in serenity and peacefulness.
You can not leave Srinagar without shopping. Here, you will shop till you drop and will find several interesting things to buy. Some of the popular buys from the shops of Srinagar include leather products, jewelry, Cashmere shawls, embroidered mats, wools, carpets and paper machie products. Do not forget to take walnuts and apples with you.
