Srinagar Tourism and Travel Guide

Srinagar –City of Beauty and Heritage in Kashmir

About Srinagar Tourism and Travel Guide

Generally known as 'Paradise on Earth, Srinagar is located in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir, on the banks of river Jhelum. Srinagar is famous for the still houseboats as well as gondola-type rowboats also called Shikaras in Dal Lake. Set with pristine Dal Lake & Nigeen Lake, Srinagar is the cherishable destination for the honeymoon as well as family holidays. You can come here by availing of Kashmir honeymoon packages through Hellovisit.

The tourists have a trip to Shikaras to watch attractions like the Floating Vegetable Market as well as the Mir Bahris – a vibrant community living on the lake itself. Apart from that, there are houseboats providing a unique stay experience on the lake. Srinagar comprises India's exquisite Mughal-age gardens, with the principal attractions being Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, and Chashm-E-Shahi Garden. It also has Asia's largest tulip garden. Kashmir food or Wazwan is well known all over the globe. So when in Srinagar, trying out the local dishes, which are rich in fragrant spices, is a must. Srinagar is well known for the Kashmiri shawls, Kashmiri apples, and dried fruits (almonds and walnuts) from the Lal Chowk Market. Heavy snowfall impacts the access to Srinagar from December to February. Visit Srinagar for an entire stay via Srinagar trip packages.

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How to reach Srinagar

By air–You can book a flight from Jammu to Delhi to this mesmerizing city of heritage and beauty. The aerial distance is 140 to 150 km.

By bus–The motor distance from Jammu to Srinagar by road exceeds 251 km.

By train– The train distance from Jammu to Srinagar exceeds 267 km. You can see pristine natural views on the way.

Things to do in Srinagar 

Enjoying a shikara ride in Dal lake and moving to the internal city through canals from Dal jheel is a wonderful thing to do. You can visit the great Mughal gardens here. You can stay in houseboats on Dal lake.

Best time to visit Srinagar

April to Nov is the best time to visit Srinagar. In Dec, it is chilly cold but snow lovers can have a good time.

Places to see in Srinagar

DAL LAKE

Also called Jewel of Srinagar, Dal Lake is a must-visit when you are in Srinagar and is almost a principal attraction of the town. Spread over an area of 15 km, it is the second-biggest lake in Jammu & Kashmir. The Dal Lake reflects the beauty of the snow-clad peaks of the Pir Panjal mountains and the colorful shikaras floating around. The houseboats as well as the shikaras are its principal attractions. You can come here through Srinagar tourist attractions. The Dal Lake is also known for the floating market where vendors have their own Shikaras and approach tourists with their handicrafts, saffron, edibles, and ice-creams. Ice skating in winter on the frozen Dal Lake also magnetizes various tourists.

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 The main attractions in and around Dal Lake are the Island of Char Chinar, Nagin Lake, Chashme Shahi, Shankaracharya Temple, Hari Parbat, and Hazratbal Shrine, as well as Mazar-e-Shura Cemetery. A splendid site of the lake can be seen from one of the Mughal Gardens.

Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden

Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden is the biggest tulip garden in Asia set in the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range. Formerly called as Model Floriculture Center, it is near to the pristine Dal Lake. The Tulip Garden comprises flowers like roses, daffodils, hyacinths, and iris amongst forty-eight different types of tulips. The Tulip Festival attracts tourists globally. The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden extends across seven terraces and is made in a sloping ground fashion. The Tulip Festival here is a yearly event organized by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir during the spring season. Come and see the splendor of this garden through Kashmir tour packages.

Shankaracharya Temple

The Shankaracharya Temple situated on top of the Shankaracharya Hill is a temple of  Lord Shiva and is among the oldest shrines in Kashmir. Also called Jyesteshwara Temple, the temple has named after the great philosopher Shankaracharya believed to have visited Srinagar ten centuries ago. The Shiva Linga he venerated and worshiped is located inside the temple.

It is believed that Adi Shankaracharya attained enlightenment at this place. After the enlightenment, he went out and made the four Hindu schools of Advaita, or the philosophy related to non-dualism. The Shankaracharya temple is on a solid rock and is built on a high octagonal platform approachable by 243 steps. The temple top provides a distinct view of the valley below. The Shankaracharya Temple is also visited by pilgrims on their way to Amarnath cave. Kashmir heritage tourism and Kashmir trip packages provide you with all guidance about this place.

Shalimar Bagh

Shalimar Bagh is a well-laid Mughal garden, the biggest of the three Mughal gardens in Srinagar, the other two are Nishat Bagh and Chashme Shahi. This wonderful attraction was constructed in  1619 by the Mughal emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur Jahan and overlooked the mesmerizing waters of Dal Lake. It is also called the "crown of Srinagar". Enjoy the pristine beauty of Shalimar through the Srinagar trip package. 

The arched niches behind waterfalls as well as the chinar trees are the principal highlights here. The term 'Shalimar' is a Sanskrit word that means 'Abode of Love' and is also called by various other names like Faiz Baksh and Farah Baksh. Sprinkled with well-trimmed gardens and distinct architecture, Shalimar Garden is a  blend of environmental allure and artificial structures. Depicting the apt craftsmanship of Mughals in horticulture, the Mughal garden is popular with travelers from different parts of the world.

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Char Chinar

Char Chinar is an island located in Dal Lake engulfed by the Chinar trees on all four sides. Also called Char Chinnari and Rupa Lank, it was constructed by Murad Baksh, the brother of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The Char Chinar is finely explored at the time of a shikhara ride in the Dal Lake. The Dal Lake has 3 islands, 2 of which are engulfed by the chinar trees. Apart from the Char Chinar, one island is situated on the Bod Dal and is called Roph Lank or Silver Island. The other island is situated on the Lokut Dal and is known as Sone Lank or Gold Island. The Char Chinar trees are the pride of Kashmir and are long-life trees with exclusive beauty. Enjoy Char Chinar through Kashmir trip packages.

Nishat Bagh

The Nishat Bagh is a twelve-terraced garden situated near Dal Lake. It is the second-biggest Mughal garden in Kashmir after Shalimar Bagh. Also called the "Garden of Bliss", it has a mesmerizing Mughal garden with multiple fountains, engulfed by  Chinar trees. Nishat Bagh was designed and constructed in 1633 by Asif Khan, the elder brother of Nur Jehan.

Although the layout of Nishat Bagh was based on the Persian garden designs, the landscaping was done as per the terrain as well as water patterns distinct to Kashmir Valley. A stream of still water bifurcates the garden into two halves, and each level of the garden has a raised embankment with a collection of kaleidoscopic flowers. You can have a splendid view of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains as the backdrop.

Pari Mahal

Pari Mahal is a seven-terraced garden situated above the Chashme Shahi Gardens near Srinagar. Also known as the abode of fairies or the house of angels, the splendid monument is at the top of the Zabarwan range and overlooks Srinagar city and Dal Lake. The principal attraction is the flowers and fruit plantations.

Pari Mahal was constructed by Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It is said that the mahal was once a Buddhist monastery. Later on, it became a school of astrology for prince Dara Shikoh. The architecture of Pari Mahal is Islamic architecture while the adjacent gardens are well maintained. Visit this site through the Jammu and Kashmir heritage tourism guide.

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Chashme Shahi

Chashme Shahi is among the three Mughal gardens in Srinagar, situated in the Zabarwan range that overlooks the pristine Dal Lake. Also known as the prince of springs, it was constructed in 1632 AD by Ali Marda Khan under the command of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his eldest son Dara Shikoh. Chashme Shahi Garden is known for its natural spring Rupa Bhawani. It is open for travelers from March to November.

Translated as Royal Spring, Chashme Shahi is a terraced garden with walkways, beautiful plants as well as pools of water. It exhibits distinct Mughal architecture and is influenced by Persian gardens. It is constructed around a freshwater spring unearthed by Rupa Bhawani, a renowned female Kashmiri saint. The garden was originally called Chashme Sahibi after her name. The family name of Rupa Bhawani was Sahib. Come to this beautiful garden through Srinagar trip packages at an affordable rate.

Hari Parbat

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The mesmerizing mountain that overlooks the city of Srinagar is known as Hari Parbat. Besides the well-known Hari Parbat Fort, the mountain comprises many Hindu and Muslim shrines and also a Gurudwara. It is a picnic spot. Hari Parbat is the abode of goddess Sharika, the patron goddess of Kashmir valley, and is much venerated and worshiped by Kashmiri pandits. Come and enjoy the bliss of the goddess on the hill through Kashmir tour packages.