| States of
India-Jammu
& Kashmir-
Srinagar |
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Introduction :
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Srinagar is a city of great antiquity. Srinagar is the summer state
capital of Jammu and Kashmir and is the pride of the beautiful valley of
Kashmir. Srinagar is renowned for its simmering lakes and the charming
rows of houseboats floating on them. It is also known for traditional
Kashmiri handicrafts and dry fruits. "The Lake City", is a city of great
antiquities and the summer capital of Kashmir. This paradise vale
reflects the moods of the changing seasons. Walk down Sonwar or
Residency Road and you will see half – timbered houses and brick
churches surrounded by magnolia trees in the garden. Enter a houseboat
and you are instantly transported to another world. Spring breathes life
into a frozen world and the air is heady with the fragrance of a million
flowers that bloom on trees, shrubs and creepers . Srinagar is at the
North of Delhi via Pathankot and Jammu. It is on both the sides of River
Jhelum and is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, which includes
Jammu. The God has graced this city with such a beauty, which is often
compared to Venice. |
| Area |
105 sq kms |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 29.5 °C, Min 10.6
°C.
Winter : Max 7.3°C, Min 1.9 °C. |
| Language |
Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, English |
| STD Code |
0194 |
| Rainfall |
52.9 cms |
| Best Time to Visit |
March to October |
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How to get there :
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Air: Srinagar is well connected by air with Delhi. There is a daily
flight to Delhi via Jammu by Indian airlines. There are weekly flights operated
by Indian Airlines for Leh from Srinagar
Rail: Srinagar does not have a railway station and the nearest
railhead is Jammu Tawi, which is 305 km from Srinagar
Road: Srinagar-Jammu 293kms, Leh- 434 kms, Kargil- 204 kms, Gulmarg-
52 kms, Pahalgam- 96 kms, Delhi- 876 kms, Chandigarh- 630 kms. |
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Places to Visit : |
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Shankaracharya Temple |
Dal Lake |
Mughal Garden |
Hari Prabat |
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Hazratbal |
Jam Masjid |
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Excursions : |
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Gulmarg |
Pahalgam |
Sonamarg |
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Shopping : |
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Srinagar in Kashmir is a handicraft lover's delight with a rich and
distinct variety of crafts. There is great beauty in Kashmiri artifacts
-which include - papier mache, lacquered and painted in floral designs;
wood carvings and screens; fine carpets in typical oriental designs;
silks and woollen shawls embroidered in traditional paisley and crewel
work. There is a whole string of Government Handicraft Emporiums
scattered around Srinagar but the main one is housed in the fine Old
British Residency buildings by the Bund. Here one will find a
representative selection of reasonably good quality items at reasonable
prices. Even if one doesn't buy anything, and take advantage of the
government's quality guarantee, it's a good idea to familiarise oneself
with what's available here. The bazaars of Srinagar are packed with
handicraft stores, street vendors there add their own charm. The J&K
Handicrafts Corporation has a large display of handicraft items,
carpets, etc. at the Government Arts Emporium. |
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Accommodations : |
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Hotel Intercontinental Grand |
Houseboats |
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