Nestled beautifully in the heart of Kashmir Valley, Srinagar is the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. This enchanting city is situated on the banks of the river Jhelum. The city is famous for its serene lakes, colourful houseboats, romantic shikara rides, vibrant Mughal Gardens, beautiful landscapes, apple orchards, a wide range of flora, snow-capped mountains and hospitable locals. Srinagar is a perfect pick for adventure enthusiasts and nature admirers.
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Best Time to Visit
Srinagar sees a heavy footfall of tourists all-round the year. However, the summer season is considered to be the perfect time to visit this ‘paradise on earth,’ as the weather remains cool and you will get mesmerizing views of the city’s beauty.
Places to Visit
There is no dearth of Places to Visit in Srinagar. While on your trip to Srinagar, go for shikara ride or stay in a houseboat on the
Dal Lake to witness beautiful landscapes. Visit the magnificent
Mughal Gardens namely Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Garden and Chashma Shahi to get sight of the Mughal creativity and a wide range of flora. Head to Manasbal Lake if you love hiking. Hazratbal, Jama Masjid, Pari Mahal, Nehru Garden and
Shankaracharya Temple are other notable attractions. Adventure-seekers can go for paragliding to enjoy the breathtaking views from the top. This city is truly a shopper’s paradise. Visit the local markets like Lal Chowk and Raghunath Bazar to buy Pashmina shawls, silk carpets, chain-stitch rugs, dry fruits and silver jewellery.
Hotels and Restaurants
While on your trip to Srinagar, you must relish the mouth-watering local delicacies.
Rogan-gosht, Seekh-tuji, Kashmiri Pulao and
Gushtaba are some local dishes you should not miss. Mughal Durbar, Shamyana Restaurant and Ahdoos Hotel are some recommended places to enjoy lip-smacking dishes.
Srinagar offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from
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Transportation
Srinagar Airport, also known as Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport (SXR), is around 12 kms from the city centre. This airport serves various domestic flights to major cities like Mumbai,
Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu,
Bengaluru, Amritsar and Chennai.
Air India, SpiceJet, Go Air,
AirAsia,
Indigo fly to and from Srinagar. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for
cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. This city is well-connected by road to cities like Delhi, Chandigarh and Jammu. There are many public and private
Srinagar buses that ply to and from Srinagar. For travelling within the city, auto-rickshaws, buses and taxis are the convenient options.