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Srinagar, Jammu And Kashmir

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Surrounded by lofty mountains and lush green fields, Srinagar is one of the most dazzling locations anywhere in the world. The literal meaning of Srinagar in Sanskrit is 'the city of wealth & abundance'. Nestled on the banks of the river Jhelum are the main places to visit in srinagar, this beautiful city is gifted with magnificent lakes such as Dal, Nagin and Anchar. The sparkling rays of the sun on the placid waters of the Dal lake will make for some amazing memories and superb Kodak moments and make the Dal Lake the shimmering star of Srinagar tourism. A number of travelers from different parts of the world come here to capture the magic of nature. Besides the Dal Lake, people also visit other major Srinagar sightseeing attractions such as Mughal Gardens, Shankaracharya temple and Chashme Shahi Garden. Srinagar is renowned as a dream destination for tourists and hence referred to as paradise on earth and hence this city attarcts many people traveling on Srinagar tour packages. It was founded by King Pravarasen II in 150 AD. Srinagar travel guide gives you the download on Srinagar attractions, how to reach Srinagar, common festivals in Srinagar and excursions from Srinagar. The best time to visit Srinagar would be in the winter when the whole city gets a special reason to celebrate as the city witnesses heavy snow fall. At large amount of traffic on Srinagar holiday packages heads to Gulmarg to Ski....we think you could be next :-)

Attraction
Dal Lake, Srinagar

Dal Lake is an alluring place quickly becomes an incomparable part of your holiday. Surrounded by the mighty Himalayas, the lake makes a pleasant picture indeed. The lake is spread over an area of 26 sq. km and is known as 'Srinagar's jewel'. The place is also quite popular for its house boats as well as Shikara boat rides, angling and canoeing. Poets have written many words on the beauty of this place and many Bollywood movies have been shot in Srinagar.

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Mughal Gardens, Srinagar

Built in the era of the Mughal rulers of India, the Mughal Gardens is one of the splendid places in this city. Moving around in the garden, you will experience the magic of the Mughal style of architecture & design which is based on Koranic concepts of paradise such as the Charbaug. Due its magnificent charm, the garden lures the attention of a number of travelers from different corners of the world and makes a visit to Srinagar. One will find that the garden is a combination of three prominent gardens namely the Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Gardens and Chashm-e-shahi.

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Pratap Singh Museum, Srinagar

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In the Lal Mandi area, this museum was established in 1898. One can find precious ancient terracotta heads from the 3rd century to the 5th century. On the other hand, Srinagar has a huge variety of shawls, arms & armory, paintings, ancient coins and handicrafts from Ladakh at the Pratap Singh Museum.

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Shankaracharya Temple, Srinagar

Jaluka, the son of Emperor Ashoka had built this Shankaracharya Temple around 200 BC. Nestled at an elevation of 1100 feet, the temple is one of the famous sacred sites in Srinagar. The tranquil atmosphere of this temple fills one with great peace of mind.

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Nagin Lake, Srinagar

Nagin Lake is an amazing place which is bounded by trees. Commonly, it is known as the 'Jewel in the Ring and is located at a distance of 6 km from Dal Lake in Srinagar. The tranquil atmosphere of the place offers a pleasant departure from the hustle bustle of the market. A travelers delight because it is away from heart of the city, no hassle and noise, its a pure and clean place.

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Awantipura near Srinagar

29 km from Srinagar, Awantipura is one the ancient places in the state. King Avanti Varman was the one who built this place during the 9th century and Awantipura has temples mainly dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu.

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Gulmarg near Srinagar

Situated at an altitude of 2,730 meter and placed approximately 45 km away from the heart of Srinagar, Gulmarg is another place where a number of travelers love to go. The literal meaning of Gulmarg is meadows of flowers. Gulmarg was the resort for the Emperor Jahangir who visited often. The original name of this place was "Gaurimarg", named after Lord Shiva's wife. It was a favourite summer holiday destination for the British stationed in India. You can reach Gulmarg from Srinagar by private or personal car and it will take hardly 2 hours.

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Wular Lake near Srinagar

Situated at a distance of approximately 60 km away from Srinagar, this magnificent and sensational lake is considered to be the largest fresh-water lake in the country.The Kashmiri sultan Zain-ul-Abidin is reputed to have ordered the construction of the artificial island of Zaina Lank in the middle of the lake in 1444. The fish from here form an important part of the diet of people living here. It is the lifeline of almost eight thousand fishermen.

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Weather
Best Season in Srinagar

Srinagar has a pleasant climate and therefore, travelers love to visit the city all through the year. However, the best time to visit Srinagar is from April to October. During this period, people can admire the real beauty of this city as the whole valley gets covered with blossoms.
Summer Season in Srinagar

The summer season is from April to September. The temperature ranges between 14C to 30C. Though, the days might be slightly on the hotter side but during the evening, the climate becomes quite pleasant.
Monsoon/Autumn Season in Srinagar

Due to its natural location, Srinagar does not witness a proper monsoon season. But, people enjoy the colors of autumn which usually arrives in the month of October. The cool breeze during the evening makes the weather a bit chilly. Travelers love to the visual delight of the fall season.
Winter Season in Srinagar

This magnificent city offers a cool and pleasurable winter. During this period, the minimum and maximum temperature range between 0C and 15C respectively. Winter begins in October and continues through till the month of March.

How To Reach
Reach Srinagar By Air

Named Sheikh ul Alam Airport, Srinagar Airport is an international airport. This airport is well connected and airlines offer regular flights from Srinagar to Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh. The airport is placed just 15 km away from the center of the city.
Reach Srinagar 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).There is good Bus service and Cab service available.

Distance Charts:
Location Srinagar to Jammu Srinagar to Gulmarg Srinagar to Pahalgam
Reach Srinagar By Train

Distance 292 KM 51 KM 95 KM

Time 4 hrs. 1 hrs. 1 hrs.

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To reach Srinagar by train, one has to reach either Jammu Tawi or Udhampur railway station. The stations are well connected with different parts of India. From these stations, you can hire taxis, private as well as the state government buses to reach this magnificent place.

Fast Facts:
State: Jammu and Kashmir District: Srinagar Famous for: Hill Station Languages: Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, English Best Season: Apr - Oct Weather: Summer 14 to 30C, Winter -2 to14C Altitude: 1585 m Pin code: 190001 STD code: 0194

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