Srinagar,Jammu and Kashmir,India

Colorful houseboats, romantic Shikara and sail in lustrous Dal Lake. What is more magnificent about this affair is the backdrop of gigantic hills wrapped up with umpteen orchids. Srinagar is the summer capital and an enchanting town of Kashmir state in India.

It is festooned with wooden Kashmiri mosques and expansive gardens with wide variety of flora species. The Mughal Garden, Shalimar Bagh is built in Persian style of architecture with canals, fountains and pools inside it; Chashme Shahi and Pari Mahal are its most notable parts. This park is in close proximity to Nishat Bagh and Dal Lake.

On city’s northwest, is Old Srinagar meshed up with uproar. On the Southwest is Lal Chowk, the main commercial hub.

The Srinagar leg of your India travel experience is sure to be a memorable one. As the summer capital of Kashmir, Srinagar and its natural surroundings will win your heart over.

Srinagar is known for its lakes, traditional houseboats and breathtaking gardens. The art and craft of the state are other attractions that you cannot miss out on. Kashmiri clothes, woolen material, carpets and handicrafts are much sought after.

During your visit to Srinagar, you can visit places like Sonamarg, Gulmarg, Hari Parbat Fort, Hazratbal Mosque, Dal Lake and Shankaracharya Hill. All this, and much more awaits you once you reach the capital city.

How to Reach

By Air:- Srinagar can be reached by air. Some of the major airlines like Indian Airlines and Jet Airways operate out of Srinagar Airport, connecting it to cities like Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi.

By Rail:- The closest railway station to Srinagar lies in Jammu. It is situated at Jammu Tawai. This is a main railhead for the region. It connects Srinagar to others cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh.

By Road:- Srinagar is connected by a network of well maintained roads. It can easily be accessed from Chandigarh, Gulmarg, Jammu, Sonamarg, Delhi and Pahalgam via road.

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