Why to visit city of lakes-Srinagar
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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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