Srinagar
Duration : Situated on both banks of River Jhelum, a tributary of the Indus; Srinagar is the summer capital of Kashmir and is the largest city in Kashmir. From mean sea level (Datum), Srinagar is located at an altitude of 1,730 m with an area of 105 sq kms. The city is having great picturesque and attracts… View Article
Situated on both banks of River Jhelum, a tributary of the Indus; Srinagar is the summer capital of Kashmir and is the largest city in Kashmir. From mean sea level (Datum), Srinagar is located at an altitude of 1,730 m with an area of 105 sq kms. The city is having great picturesque and attracts tourists round the year from all over the globe. It is famous for lakes, gardens, parks, houseboats etc. It is also known for kashmiri handicrafts, kashmiri clothes and dry fruits.
Old city of Srinagar was originally founded by Emperor Ashoka in 3rd.century BC near present Pandrethan while as present Srinagar city has been founded by Pravarasena-II, and Hiuen Tsang in 631 AD near Hari Parbat.
Highest temperature witnessed in Srinagar city is 40 °C and lowest 14 °C. Srinagar has a cool climate than rest of India on account of its being at higher altitude and northerly situation.
Hokersar is a wet land situated 14 kms north of Srinagar. Thousands of birds migrate from Siberia and Central Asia & come to Hokersar during winters in Kashmir.
Visitors from all over the world visit Srinagar and enjoy scenic beauty of Dal Lake, Nehru Park, Nishat Garden, Shalimar Garden, Harvan Garden, Cheshmashahi, Botanical Garden, Tulip garden, Pari Mahal, Shankar-acharya Mandir, Hariparbat, Jamia Masjid, Hazratbal Shrine etc. Snow covered mountains, gardens, waterfalls, beautiful Chinar trees, lakes etc. provide the environment of great relaxation to visitors. Chinar (Platanus orientalis) found in abundance in Srinagar is the state tree of Jammu and Kashmir.
All types of Hotels are found in Srinagar City. Most of Hotels are located on Boulevard Road on the bank of famous Dal Lake. You may choose your accommodation in Srinagar as per your budget and choice. Famous hotels include Hotel Grand Mumtaz, Hotel ShahAbbas, Hotel Grand Palace, Hotel Continental Pride. Hotel Ahdoos etc.
Languages spoken in Srinagar are Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi and English.