Travel To Srinagar For The Best Of North India Tours

An altitude of some 1730 m above sea level... Flower valleys surrounded by beautiful mountains... Enchanting lakes and rivers... Fascinating monuments and pilgrimages... colourful gardens and bird watching... Welcome to Srinagar, the true heaven !! The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir State, Srinagar is the most beautiful city located in the heart of Kashmir valley. The place has been admired by its every visitor. Srinagar is a perfect place whether you are a nature lover, a history buff, a honeymoon couple or just a vacationer.

Major Attractions

  • The Dal Lake and the Nagin Lake are quite famous for their beauty. Another factor that adds some more charm to these lakes is the luxurious Houseboat tour. These houseboats not only provide luxurious stay equivalent to a five star hotel, but also provide a rare chance to spend your holidays on waters exploring the true beauty of the region.

  • The Shikaras (another traditional boats) knock your door with the loads of vegetables, flowers and other daily necessity goods. You can also buy the traditional Kashmiri handicrafts like shawls, wood carvings, paper machie products, dried fruits, honey and saffron from these Shikaras.

  • Mughal gardens are the most colourful feature of Srinagar. Built by the Mughal Emperors, these gardens are located around the Dal lake. The most frequented gardens are Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Chashmashahi, Parimahal and Harwan.

  • The Hazratbal shrine and Jama Masjid are the famous Muslim shrines. Hazratbal Shrine is the revered place where the sacred hair of the holy Prophet Mohammad is preserved and displayed on various occasions related to Prophet's life. While Jama Masjid (laid down in 1398 AD by Sultan Sikandar), the oldest mosque, is located in the heart of the city. Both the shrines are true architectural marbles.

  • The Shankaracharya temple (oldest temple, built in 371 BC), Khir Bhawani temple and Shakira Devi temple are the renowned Hindu shrines in Srinagar. Tourists in large numbers flock to these places to enjoy the spiritual nirvana.

Therefore, Srinagar is a favourite destination among the nature lovers, honeymoon makers and the religious minded people. This peaceful place is a paradise for relaxing holidays.

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While choosing the best north India tour package, you should plan a out for a destination that offers diversity in its attractions. Srinagar tourism provides you with endless natural wonders and some of the outstanding pilgrimages. Go through the Srinagar travel guide and you will come to know that this beautiful city is a dream destination of every traveller.

Author: Sanjog