Why to visit city of lakes-Srinagar

by - Saturday, November 11, 2017

Srinagar is summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated on the bank of Jhelum River which is main tributary of Indus River.  It is situated in the Kashmir valley and surrounded by mountains. Main attraction of Srinagar is Dal Lake and its shikara boat one can enjoy the stay there in boat houses, floating vegetable market is also worth to watch. So Pack your bags for a Srinagar tour without giving any second thought, and you will feel like transported to some paradise.

Here top things to do in Srinagar

Dal Lake  

Dal lake is jewel of Srinagar and it is surrounded by lush green mountains.it is spread around 26 square kilometre and it is most picturesque stretch on paradise of earth. Facilities like boat ride, shikara ride and walk beside the lake is main attraction among the tourist.

pride of srinagar dal lake



 Char chinar

Char chinar is beautiful island in Dal Lake in the Jammu and Kashmir, this island is located on bod dul which is also known as silver island and it characterised by presence of four majestic chinar trees at four corners. If someone want to visit this island than you have to hire a shikara to visit this place.

Char Chinar in srinagar

 Shalimar Bagh

Shalimar bagh is royal Mughal garden which is built by Mughal emperor Jahangir for his loving wife Nur Jahan, it is situated on the right bank of Dal Lake and spread across 31 acre area .the highlight of Shalimar bagh is chini khanas.

shalimar bagh royal mughal

 Nishat bagh

Nishat bagh is one of the largest Mughal garden in Srinagar and it is terraced garden which is unique. This garden is most beautiful garden of Jammu and Kashmir and it was designed and built by Asif khan, Brother of Noor Jahan.

srinagar nishat bagh beauty

Nigeen Lake

Nigeen Lake also known asNageen Lake is sitiuated in Srinagar city, Jammu and Kashmir. It is connected to Dal Lake through narrow strait. It is one of the most beautiful lake of dal lakes and its name come from many trees which encircle it thus makes this deep blue colour water lake perfect spot for tourists. There are many houseboats around its perimeter. Nigeen club, on the bank of lake has bar and tea shop.

houseboats nigeen lake srinagar

Amarnath Cave

Amarnath cave is located at an average altitude of 3888 meters above sea level, it is considered as a prime shrine of Hindus and dedicated to Lord Shiva. This cave is believed to be 5000years old and 60 feet in length, 15 feet in height and 30 feet in width. It is believed that at this place Lord Shiva revealed the secret of immortality to goddess Parbati. Every year amaranth yatra was conducted during the months July to August. Thousands of pilgrimages bow their head to Shiva .

srinagar amarnath cave distance

Best time to visit Srinagar

Best time to visit summer Capital city  is April to September. During this time weather is pleasant and temperature remains between 17 to 30 degree Celsius. During the winter season due to heavy snowfall roads are blocked.

How to reach Srinagar

By air: Srinagar is well connected by air services as Srinagar airport is well connected to major airports of country

By road: city is well connected with Jammu by roads. State transport buses as well as private taxi are available from Jammu.

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