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 Srinagar
is one of the most dazzling locations anywhere in the world. The
literal meaning of Srinagar in Sanskrit is 'the city of wealth &
abundance'. Nestled on the banks of the river Jhelum are the
main places to visit in Srinagar, this beautiful city is gifted
with magnificent lakes such as Dal, Nagin and Anchar.
The sparkling rays of the sun on the placid waters of the Dal
lake will make for some amazing memories and superb Kodak
moments and make the Dal Lake the shimmering star of Srinagar
tourism. A number of travelers from different parts of the world
come here to capture the magic of nature.
Besides the Dal Lake, people also visit other major Srinagar
sightseeing attractions such as Mughal Gardens, Shankaracharya
temple and Chashme Shahi Garden. Srinagar is renowned as a dream
destination for tourists and hence referred to as paradise on
earth and hence this city attarcts many people traveling on
Srinagar tour packages. It was founded by King Pravarasen II in
150 AD. Srinagar travel guide gives you the download on Srinagar
attractions, how to reach Srinagar, common festivals in Srinagar
and excursions from Srinagar.
Dal Lake
The Dal Lake is Stringer's most distinctive landmark. It is
divided by causeways into four parts, the Nagin lake being one
of them. Not merely a lifeless body of water, the Dal is unique
for the communities that have made it their home, from fisherman
to Houseboat owners.
There are fields of Lotus blossoms in parts of the Lake,
Vegetable patches, shops and even villagers. The best way of
exploring the lake and the sites on its shores by Shikara boat.
Nigeen Lake
Nagin Lake is an amazing place which is bounded by trees.
Commonly, it is known as the 'Jewel in the Ring’ and is located
at a distance of 6 km from Dal Lake in Srinagar. The tranquil
atmosphere of the place offers a pleasant departure from the
hustle bustle of the market. A travelers delight because it is
away from heart of the city, no hassle and noise, its a pure and
clean place.
Shankaracharya Temple
The Shankaracharya Temple, another prominent landmark of
Srinagar, is built on a high octagonal plinth, on the hill known
as Takht-i-Sulaiman .The site dates back to 250 BC and is
associated with the Hindu Philospher Shankarachayya who visited
Kashmir ten centuries ago.
Mughal Gardens
Built in the era of the Mughal rulers of India, the Mughal
Gardens is one of the splendid places in this city. Moving
around in the garden, you will experience the magic of the
Mughal style of architecture & design which is based on Koranic
concepts of paradise such as the Charbaug. Due its magnificent
charm, the garden lures the attention of a number of travelers
from different corners of the world and makes a visit to
Srinagar. One will find that the garden is a combination of
three prominent gardens namely the Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Gardens
and Chashm-e-shahi.
Reach Srinagar By Air
Named Sheikh ul Alam Airport, Srinagar Airport is an
international airport. This airport is well connected and
airlines offer regular flights from Srinagar to Delhi, Mumbai
and Chandigarh. The airport is placed just 15 km away from the
center of the city.
Reach Srinagar By Road
Srinagar is the capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The
city is well connected with major cities like Delhi (876 km),
Chandigarh (646 km), Leh (424 km) and Jammu (258 km).There is
good Bus service and Cab service available.
Reach Srinagar By Train
To reach Srinagar by train, one has to reach either Jammu Tawi
or Udhampur railway station. The stations are well connected
with different parts of India. From these stations, you can hire
taxis, private as well as the state government buses to reach
this magnificent place. |
