Places to Visit in Srinagar

Srinagar, also known as the summer capital of India, is the largest city that is located in Jammu and Kashmir. The name of the city has been derived from two Sanskrit works namely “sri” which means sun and “Nagar” which means city. It is located near the Kashmir valley on the banks of the Jhelum River. The city is known for its flora and fauna along with the waterfronts and the beautiful houseboats it has. No wonder for it is also known as the paradise of Earth. Further, the traditional handicrafts and dried fruits available in Srinagar are also a unique attraction. Srinagar is a city with pleasant climate, and the best time to visit Srinagar would be anytime between the months of April to October. The flowers of the city blossom during these months, making the place haven-like for all its residents, tourists and visitors. Besides, these months are when there are various amazing activities that one can do and get new experiences from.

The city being located amidst forests, mountains and lakes, there are so many places to visit in Srinagar that are astounding and can make you feel like you are in utopia. The city lies on an elevation of 5,200 feet on the banks of Jhelum River, making the weather of the city so pleasant and cool to enjoy.

1. Dal Lake

2. Mughal Gardens

3. Shalimar Bagh

4. Nishant Bagh

5. Hazratbal Shrine

6. Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden

7. Char Chinar

1) Dal Lake

The Dal lake which is over 26sq. Km. is one of the biggest attractions in the city which is so calm, beautiful and serene. It is also rightly known as the jewel of Srinangar.

2) Mughal Gardens

The garden was built during the Mughal era and its brilliant architecture enthralls the sight of all those who view it. The most beautiful part of this garden, though, is the water fountains. The place is dream-like to stand in and view.

3) Shalimar Bagh

The garden of Shalimar Bagh was also made during the Mughal era. Mughal emperor Jahangir laid down this beautiful garden with his tastefulness for the way the garden must look. Till today, it is one of the important tourist attractions in the city.

4) Nishant Bagh

 The garden of Nishant Bagh was laid down in 1633, and is also known as the Garden of Joy. The beauty of the garden is difficult to be defined in words for it safeguards rare flowering plants, 12 terraces, long avenues of Chinar and Cypress trees, and various mind boggling fountains

5) Hazratbal Shrine

Mosque of Hazratbal is located on the western shore of the Dal Lake. The mosque is considered to be sacred and is one of the places of worship of those who follow the Islamic religion. The sacredness of the mosque is due to the belief that one of Prophet Muhammad’s heirs title Moi-e-Muqqadas’s artefact is safeguarded there. The artefact is not displayed to the public except on special occasions. The beauty of the mosque can be better enjoyed while its white-marbled reflection falls on the waters of Dal Lake making the place seem so ethereal.

6) Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden

The view of the garden is majestic with the Zabarwan Hills in its background, and with beautiful Tulip flowers flowing through the lands of the place. The beauty of the flowers in different colours makes every tourist to want to stay there forever and just gaze at the flowers.

7) Char Chinar

The place is also known as the island in the city that marks Dal Lake. The Chinar trees portray beauty in a way that only the viewers can feel, but cannot express in words.