Srinagar

Lying on the banks of River Jhelum with deep and mesmerizing valley cascaded in sky-scraping mountains and evergreen beauty, Srinagar blends together the tints of nature, beauty, harmony and romance.

With a deep and mesmerising valley cascaded in sky-scraping mountains and evergreen beauty, this heaven on Earth leaves you absolutely mesmerised. Right from Chashm-E-Shahi to the exotic Shalimar garden, Srinagar offers a bountiful of places to visit. Surrounded by mountains for the adventurous lot to lakes for photoholics to shopping markets for the spendthrifts, Srinagar does not disappoint anyone.

The snow-clad peaks in the Himalayas and the undulated hilly mountainous regions are perfectly suitable for all types of trekking expeditions. Sonamarg is the base camp for many trekking expeditions. The major treks passing through various mountain lakes such as Gangabal, Vishansar, Gadsar, Satsar and Kishansar has their base at Sonamarg.

Most Popular Place To Visit In Srinagar

Dal Lake

Popular as one of the most spellbinding places to see in Srinagar, this hillside lake flaunts traditional wooden houseboats and floating markets. Tourists visiting Dal Lake love to take a ride in the beautiful Shikaras which are basically wooden boats decorated beautifully

Shalimar Bagh Mughal Garden

Forming the largest garden of the 3 breathtaking Mughal Gardens, the amazingly laid out Shalimar Bagh makes for one of the most sublime places to see. According to history, this stunning garden was constructed by Jahangir for his beautiful wife Noor Jahan.

Aru Valley

Offering incredible beauty and charm, the world-famous Aru Valley happens to be one of the most exquisite tourist places in Srinagar. Calling on to a huge number of fun and thrill enthusiasts from across the globe, this place offers a plethora of exciting adventure activities.

Chashme Shahi

Popular all over the world for its mesmerizing natural spring, Chashme Shahi happens to be a section of the famous Mughal Gardens. Commissioned by Shah Jahan as a dedication to his son, Dara Shikoh, this stunning garden was constructed back in 1632

Jamia Masjid

Jamia Masjid happens to be one of the most ancient places to visit in Srinagar. This majestic mosque was constructed back in the year 1394 by Sultan Sikandar Shah Kashmiri Shahmiri, under the commands of Said-Ul-Auliya Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani’s son, Mir Mohammad Hamadani.

Hazratbal Shrine

Counted among the most sacred Islamic tourist places in Srinagar, the Hazratbal Shrine lies on the peaceful banks of Dal Lake. The name of the shrine is taken from the Kashmiri terms, “Hazrat” meaning “Sacred” and “Bal” meaning “Place”.

Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden

Opened for the public in the year 2007, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden was built with the aim of improving floriculture as well as tourism in the area. The initiative proved to be a huge success and in the year 2017, this beautiful garden had its name among the world’s 5 best tulip gardens.

Char Chinar

Also referred to as Rupa Lank, Char Chinar happens to be a beautiful island of the pristine Dal Lake in Srinagar. This mesmerizing island has been named after the magnificent Chinar trees that have been positioned at its 4 corners. Built by the brother of emperor Aurangzeb

Betaab Valley

Inspired by the name of Sunny Deol’s Bollywood movie Betaab that was shot here, the picturesque Betaab Valley is known all over the world for its breathtaking location, dancing streams, and plesent climate. This spellbinding valley is surrounded by lofty mountains

Cafes In Srinagar

Cafe Liberty

Cuisines: Italian, Indian, Barbecue

Address: 309 M A Road Dr Alijan Shopping Complex, Srinagar 190001 India

Books & Bricks Cafe

Cuisines: Cafe and Pizza

Address: Gogjibagh Opposite Amar Singh College, Srinagar 190008 India

Lacima Cafe & Pizzeria

Cuisines: Italian, Pizza, Cafe

Address: Gole Market, Karan Nagar, Srinagar 190010 India

Chai Jaai

Cuisines: Cafe, Indian

Address:Residency Road Mahattas Studio, 1st Floor, Dhanjibuoy Building, The Bund

14th Avenue Cafe Grill & Bakeshop

Cuisines: Italian, Mediterranean

Address: Lal Mandi, Rajbagh Near foot bridge, Srinagar 190001 India

Winterfell Cafe

Cuisines: Cafe, European, Contemporary

Address: Boulevard Road, Opp. Ghat No 5, Srinagar 190001 India

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  • Location : Kashmir
  • Date : 05 Apr 2021