Srinagar– capital of Jammu and Kashmir is one of the most beautiful cities in India.
Situated on Dal Lake and the Jhelum river, Srinagar is base for any holiday in Kashmir Valley and also the starting point for trips to Ladakh.
Srinagar is famous for lakes and the houseboats floating on them. Three lakes grace the city of Srinagar, including the world famous Dal Lake. These three lakes are separated by ‘dyker’ or ‘floating gardens’ and at times it is hard to tell where lakes ends and land begins.
On the lake there are houses that are firmly attached to the bottom. Most of the houseboats in Srinagar stands at the southern end of the lake, although you will also find them on the Jhelum river and on the Nagin Lake. Apart from lakes and houseboats, Srinagar is also known for traditional handicrafts and dry fruits.
Hari Parbat Fort – located to the west of Dal Lake. Originally this fort was built between 1592 and 1598 during the rule of Akbar. At the southern gate of the fort there is a shrine of sixth Sikh Guru. It is an attractive Monument of Srinagar and for visiting the fort you have to […]
Harwan Lake– A clean and pure water lake, Harwan Lake is set among the mountains. It is 21 km from Srinagar. With its dark green waters reflecting the high peaks of Mahadeo moutain, Harwan Lake offers some of the best surrounding scenery in the Kashmir valley. The water of Harwan Lake is fed to the […]
Pari Mahal -located just above the Chasma Shahi Gardens. Its 10 kms From Srinagar. Originally it was an astronomical observatory built by Mughal Emperor Dara Shikho. Recently the ruined, arched terraces have been turned into a very beautiful garden offering the splendid view over Dal Lake. Request A Customized Tour
Hazratbal Mosque – situated on the north west shore of Dal Lake, is the one of the important shrines of muslims. Facing the beautiful Nishat Bagh, the mosque offers a spectacular view of the Afar Lake. It is the only mosque in the Kashmir Valley which is built of white marble and surrounded by a […]
Dal Lake is one of the main attractions of Srinagar and it is a maze of intricate waterways. It has 5 basins and a number of channels that are well linked with each other. The Dal Lake contains vegetable gardens, lotus plantations, shops and narrow lanes of water, bordered with the trees. The lake is […]