About Place
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
- 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
Activities
- Golf
- Shikara Ride
- Visiting Old Part of Srinagar
- Birdwatching
- Aero Balloon
- Nature Walks
Famous Food
- Ahdoos
- The Chinar
- Dum Aloo
- Yakhni
- Rogan Josh
Things To Buy
- 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
Shopping Area
- Kashmir Shawl Museum
- JK Government Emporium
Srinagar Details
Best Time To Visit
Monsoon Period
Important Contact
- Police Control Room:
- 0194 250 6504
- Ambulance Service:
- 2543739
- Tourist Center:
- 0194 - 2457927
