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Srinagar Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Srinagar, Jammu Kashmir.
- Best time: April To October
- 15 places to see
About Srinagar
Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It lies in the Kashmir Valley on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, and Dal and Anchar lakes. The city is known for its natural environment, gardens, waterfronts and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dried fruits.
Places to visit in Srinagar
- Dal Lake
- Mughal Gardens
- Hazratbal Mosque
- Shalimar Bagh
- Nishat Bagh
- Char Chinar
- Shikara Ride
- Shankaracharya Temple
- Wular Lake
- Yusmarg
- Jamia Masjid
- Pari Mahal
- Dachigam National Park
- Jyeshtheswara Temple
- Hari Parbat
Things to do in Srinagar
- Golf
- Shikara Ride
- Visiting Old Part of Srinagar
- Birdwatching
- Aero Balloon
- Nature Walks
Famous food in Srinagar
- Ahdoos
- The Chinar
- Dum Aloo
- Yakhni
- Rogan Josh
Things to buy in Srinagar
- Pashmina shawls
- Kashmiri carpets
- Walnut handicrafts
- Papier-mâché ring boxes
- Flower vases and bowls
- Kangri (a woven basket with earthen pot inside)
- Shawls
- Bags
- Walnut wood carvings
Where to shop in Srinagar
- Kashmir Shawl Museum
- JK Government Emporium
