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| About Srinagar Srinagar the capital of Jammu and Kashmir during Summer. It is located in Kashmir Valley on the banks of river Jhelum which is a tributary of the Indus. This beautiful city is popular its houseboats, lakes and gardens. The dry fruits and traditional Kashmiri handicrafts are also quite popular in Srinagar. History of Srinagar Around 960 CE., Srinagar was made the capital of Kashmir. The history of Srinagar is vast with it being ruled by many rulers and empires. Following are the list of rulers that ruled Srinagar. King Pravarasena II Mauryan Empire King Ashoka Kushans Vikramaditya Huns - a nomadic tribe- Mihirkula Yusuf Shah Chak Akbar Aurangzeb Durrani Empire Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab Gulab Singh Geography of Srinagar The location of the city is such that both the sides of Srinagar has Jhelum river passing through it. Also Srinagar has many lakes which are Wullar lake, Dal lake and Anchar lake. The climate of is a humid subtropical climate, thus is generally much cooler than rest of India. This is also due to its location in North. Srinagar is surrounded by Himalaya mountains. The temperatures during winters are mostly below freezing point with it witnessing snowfall as well. However, it is best to visit this place during summers when the average temperature is around 24.1 °C . The average annual rainfall received by this city is around 710 millimetres. Autumn is the driest season while Spring is the wettest season x | |
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Activities
What are the best things to do in Srinagar? 1. Boating on Dal Lake: If you are wondering what to do in Srinagar, the very first thing that should come to your mind is the Shikara ride on Dal Lake. There are very few people on the planet who don't know about Dal Lake’s beauty, and a Shikara ride on Dal Lake will let you explore the exact beautiful valley from the closest. While riding on a Shikara (boat), you will get to visit prominent tourist attractions such as Char Chinar island, Nehru park and explore the fascinating view of the whole Lake.Location: Dal Lake, Srinagar, Jammu and KashmirPrice: The price range of Shikara rides varies from 150 to 600 INR per head.2. Stay in Houseboats: How amazing it would be to stay on a floating houseboat while exploring the beauty of Lake covered with breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains overnight! Believe us, it will be the best thing to do in Srinagar and the best experience to have for a lifetime. These houseboats are mainly luxury hotels disguised in a form of boat. With impeccable architectural structure and modern amenities, these houseboats can be the perfect place to spend a relaxing time on your trip to Srinagar.Location: Dal Lake, Srinagar, Jammu and KashmirPrice: It depends on which houseboat you are choosing and what type of room is your target. However, a standard room price of a houseboat starts from 1500 INR. 3. Visit Jama Masjid: Now, you can try reliving some historical moments in Kashmir. Situated in the middle of the old city Nowhatta, Jama Masjid was built by Sultan Sikandar in the 15th century and is a prominent historical place in Srinagar. The mesmerizing architectural historic structure, flawless carvings, and wooden pillars will leave your jaw dropped. Hence, visiting this place will be worth your tour to Srinagar.Location: Nowhatta Kathi Darwaza Road, Nowhatta, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.4. Paragliding at Ashtang Marg: For the past couple of years, paragliding has been solving most people’s questions of 'what to do in Srinagar'. The activity of flying from the mountain peak and witnessing the surreal view of the whole Kashmir valley has succeeded to win the heart of adventure lovers finding some adventurous things to do in Srinagar. Hence, missing this activity on your trip in Srinagar will be a choice of regret for you.Location: Ashtang Marg, Srinagar, Jammu and KashmirPrice: Ticket price of Paragliding in Srinagar starts from 150 to 600 INR per head. |
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Location Attractions
About Srinagar Srinagar the capital of Jammu and Kashmir during Summer. It is located in Kashmir Valley on the banks of river Jhelum which is a tributary of the Indus. This beautiful city is popular its houseboats, lakes and gardens. The dry fruits and traditional Kashmiri handicrafts are also quite popular in Srinagar. History of Srinagar Around 960 CE., Srinagar was made the capital of Kashmir. The history of Srinagar is vast with it being ruled by many rulers and empires. Following are the list of rulers that ruled Srinagar. King Pravarasena II Mauryan Empire King Ashoka Kushans Vikramaditya Huns - a nomadic tribe- Mihirkula Yusuf Shah Chak Akbar Aurangzeb Durrani Empire Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab Gulab Singh Read More Here. Geography of Srinagar The location of the city is such that both the sides of Srinagar has Jhelum river passing through it. Also Srinagar has many lakes which are Wullar lake, Dal lake and Anchar lake. The climate of is a humid subtropical climate, thus is generally much cooler than rest of India. This is also due to its location in North. Srinagar is surrounded by Himalaya mountains. The temperatures during winters are mostly below freezing point with it witnessing snowfall as well. However, it is best to visit this place during summers when the average temperature is around 24.1 °C . The average annual rainfall received by this city is around 710 millimetres. Autumn is the driest season while Spring is the wettest season. Read More........................ Tourism in Srinagar The beauty of Srinagar is such that it has been called the "Venice of the East". This " Venice of Kashmir" has Dal Lake as a major landmark and a top tourist attraction which is located in the heart of the city . It is quite popular for its house-boats. Srinagar also has many beautiful garden and religious shrines. Other attractions in the city are as follows: Mughal Garden Shalimar Ghat Chashma Shahi Garden Hariparbat Fort Nagin Lake which is linked to the Dal Lake by a causeway. Botanical Garden The Lalit Grand Palace Wular lake, one of the largest fresh water lakes in India Manasbal Lake Pari Mahal Nishat Bagh Shalimar Bagh Naseem Bagh. Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden Srinagar also has many religious holy places which includes: Hazratbal Shrine, also known as Dargah Sharif which is a domed mosque unique in this city. Jama Masjid, Srinagar, one of the oldest mosques in Kashmir Aali Masjid, in Eidgah Locality Kheer bhawani in Ganderbal Sharika Mata temple Shankaracharya temple Culture of Srinagar The culture of Srinagar is very rich and traditional. The kashmiri handicrafts are quite popular in the entire country. The music form that is practised in this city is the Sufiyana music and Chakri. The culture of Srinagar has the essence of Himalayan culture with Upper Western and Lower Northern India's cultures. You can find a form of paintings in Srinagar which is now known as Garhwal Paintings. People usually speak Hindi, Garhwali, English and Punjabi in Srinagar. Bhand Pather, is the tradition folk dance practiced in Srinagar which involves the depiction of evils in a play and dance form. |
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