Srinagar

Srinagar

Summer capital of Kashmir with Dal Lake and Mughal gardens.

About Srinagar

Srinagar is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, famous for its houseboats, shikara rides on Dal Lake, and the magnificent Mughal gardens — Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh and Chashme Shahi. The old city preserves centuries of craftsmanship in carpets, papier-mâché and pashmina.

Best time

March to October

Things to do in Srinagar

Shikara ride on Dal Lake
Stay in a houseboat
Visit Shalimar Bagh
Shopping on Boulevard Road
Hazratbal Shrine
Shankaracharya Temple