Srinagar
is a city of great antiquity. Srinagar is the summer state capital
of Jammu and Kashmir and is the pride of the beautiful valley of
Kashmir. Srinagar is renowned for its simmering lakes and the charming
rows of houseboats floating on them. It is also known for traditional
Kashmiri handicrafts and dry fruits. Located in the western part
of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, in the northern region of India
Srinagar is about 876 kms north of Delhi. The river Jhelum passes
through Srinagar city. The weather in Srinagar is alpine. Summers
(April-June) are mild and winters are cold (November-February).
It experiences heavy snowfall in December-February. Srinagar is
the place for an aquatic sports enthusiast who are crazy for kayaking,
canoeing, water surfing and angling.
Tourist
Destinations:
» The
Valley of Kashmir
The
valley of Kashmir, in which Srinagar is located, is also referred
to as being a heaven on earth. It is beauty is so charming that
the Mughal emperor Jahangir was so captivated by the beauty of this
valley that he exclaimed "Gar firdaus, ruhe zamin ast, hamin
asto, hamin asto, hamin asto", meaning - "If there is
a heaven on earth, it's here, it's here, it's here." Srinagar
is one very loved tourist destination in India.
» The
Dal Lake
Dal
Lake is a major tourist attraction in Srinagar. Located on the eastern
end of the city, the Dal Lake comprises of a series of lakes, including
the Nagin Lake some 8 kms from the city center. One can enjoy the
panoramic view of the mountains dotting Srinagar from this lake.
You can enjoy taking a ride on traditional Kashmiri boats or the
Shikaras to discover the intricate network of waterways of this
lake.
» The
Mughal Gardens
The
other major attractions of Srinagar city are the well laid out Mughal
styled gardens. The Shalimar Bagh and the Nishat Bagh are beautiful
gardens set to the far eastern side of the Dal Lake. One can take
a stroll through these green and attractive gardens and enjoy the
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 it in the 3rd
century BC.
» How
to reach Srinagar
By
Air : Srinagar is well connected by air with Delhi. There is a daily
flight to Delhi via Jammu by Indian airlines.
By Rail : Srinagar does not have a railway station and the nearest
railhead is Jammu Tawi, which is 305 km from Srinagar.
By Road : Srinagar is well connected by road to important places
like Chandigarh (630 km), Delhi (876 km), Jammu (298 km),
