Srinagar-The Heaven of Earth

Srinagar-The Heaven of Earth

Srinagar

Srinagar is that the summer capital of the state of Kashmir, which is named the paradise of the whole Indian soil and Venice of the East. Situated on the banks of river Jhelum, the gorgeous lakes, a city of great historical, religious and archaeological importance, Srinagar stands on the axis of all kinds of tourism and maybe a favorite destination for tourists. Srinagar is especially composed of two words Sri and Nagar. Shree means wealth and the city. The meaning of wealth is that there should be no shortage of any kind.

   This city may be a confluence of the many castes, cultures and languages. Kashmir, which the Mughal emperors called the paradise of the world, has lost its aura thanks to the convenience of the tourists here thanks to terrorism, but the aura of these places remains intact.

The specialty of this city is that the waterfalls and gardens made by the Mughal emperors, which may be a beautiful example of the fourth and fifth centuries. World-famous lakes like Nagin and Dal are referred to as Srinagar. Srinagar (Srinagar) is spread on each side of the Jhelum River. Srinagar attracts tourists all year round thanks to its breathtaking weather. it's situated at an altitude of 1730 meters above water level.

Religious and historical importance-

Town of Srinagar

 The town may be a place of lovely historical, religious and delightful architecture. Many of the historical buildings and old religious sites present here to tell the stories of the rich and accomplished past of Srinagar. Burjholm is a crucial historical place here, which was occupied by the Neolithic between 3000 and 1500 BC. All the artifacts found during the excavations here are currently kept at the Sri Pratap Singh (SPS) Museum, Srinagar. The museum also houses animal skeletons, arrowheads, tools, and lots of utensils belonging to the Neolithic and Neolithic Megalithic era. Many temples and mosques during this area are around 1000 years old. The Shankaracharya Temple and Jyoteshwar Temple are the 2 major temples located within the city. The Jama Masjid, Hazratbal Masjid and Masjid of Akhund Mulla are the most and famous mosques that are the most tourist attraction.

 Gardens and Lakes-

Lakes of Srinagar

 The Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Achabal Bagh, Chashma Shahi and Pari Mahal are quite famous, which are visited by an outsized number of tourists from abroad. of these gardens increase the natural great thing about the town. Among the tourist places of Srinagar, Dal Lake, Nagin Lake, Achar Lake and Manasbal Lake and other lakes are very famous which are quite popular within the area. These lakes with unmatched natural beauty and a mild environment are ideal tourist destinations in Srinagar. Dal Lake is that the second largest lake within the valley of Kashmir, which is named the assets of Kashmir. This lake is situated within the background of the gorgeous Himalayas. Srinagar is documented for its houseboats and shikara or wooden boat rides that are rented on the banks of the lake. Tourists can enjoy the gorgeous environment here while riding on Shikara.

Other Sightseeing -

Mountains 

 Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary is another popular tourist destination in Srinagar. This sanctuary is 141 sq km. It is spread over a wide area. The sanctuary was declared a national park in 1951. This century is famous for the extinct species, where the endangered species Hangul of the red buck is also found. Tourists can also see leopards, black and brown bears, musk deer, and many migratory birds. The Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden, situated on the banks of the beautiful Dal Lake, is also one of the main tourist destinations of Srinagar. Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden is spread over an area of ​​90 acres. There are about 70 varieties of tulip flowers in this garden. Every year from April 5 to April 15, 'Tulip Mahotsav' is organized which is very popular among the people. In this festival, not only tourists from the country but also tourists from all over the world come to see and see many varieties of tulips. Tourists also get to enjoy local cuisine and folk dances here. Besides, handicrafts and textiles can also be purchased at reasonable prices. All these items are made by the local people and residents here. Kashmiri Pashmina shawls, stalls and wood crafts of Srinagar are known all over the world.

Some other facts-

Flower Fields in Srinagar

 The Garden opens from 9 am to 7 pm during the festival to the overall public. the town is additionally known for adventure activities like trekking and hiking. Tourists can start trekking here from Srinagar which results in the caves of Amarnath. This trekking route is extremely famous among tourists. Tourists also can visit here to go to destinations like Dachingam park and Pahalgam. Rice is given more importance within the food here, and in Srinagar the food is typically spicy and spicy. the town is understood for its saffron production, which may be a very famous and expensive spice. Saffron is named Royal Masala, that's why tourists visiting here buy fresh saffron from local farmers or traders and take it with them. In India, saffron costs Rs 200 per gram on average.

Reaching Srinagar-

 Srinagar is well connected by flights to several cities and other countries in India. Srinagar Airport is additionally referred to as Sheikh-ul-Alam Airport which is connected to several Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Shimla and Chandigarh. Foreign tourists reach the Gandhi International Airport in Delhi to return here. This airport is well connected to several other countries. the closest railroad station of Srinagar is Jammu, which is 290 km from Srinagar. It is situated at this distance. Though Srinagar is additionally connected by road from many cities like Jammu, Chandigarh, Delhi and Leh, many buses ply to and from these places.

 Climate of Srinagar The climate of this destination changes many colors throughout the year, during the summer, the weather here is sort of good and therefore the best for walking, while in winter, there's a freezing winter. there's little or no rainfall in Srinagar. there's heavy snowfall in winter i.e. if you're keen on watching snowstorm then you'll come to Srinagar during this season. Regular and excellent air, rail and road transport services for several parts of the country and abroad and regular hotels and taxis and buses for each income group pocket also as other nearby tourist destinations to form Srinagar special for tourists. It makes. So let's know something special about Srinagar -

Major tourist places of Srinagar-

Dal Lake - The world-famous Dal Lake is situated within the east of the town at the foot of Sridhara mountain. at present, the world of Dal Lake has been reduced to 12 sq km whereas once it had been covered a neighborhood of 25 sq km. There are many islands within the middle of it which are centers of beauty in themselves. aside from this, the town also has many gardens which are referred to as Mughal gardens and are open from sunrise to sunset.

Dal lake

Shankaracharya Temple - This temple is situated at a height of thousand feet, a long way faraway from the town. Capitol Hill on which this temple is found is understood as Takht-e-Sulaiman. This temple was built by Jaluka, son of Maharaja Ashoka, while this structure inside the temple was built by a Hindu Shrudhalu during the reign of Jahangir. A bird's eye view of the Pir Panjal range and each a part of the town are often seen during this temple.

Shankracharya Temple

Hari Parbat Fort - This fort was built by Afghan ruler Ata Muhammad Khan and therefore the boundary wall of the fort was built by the Afghan ruler Ata Muhammad Khan, located on the northeast of Srinagar city (Srinagar). There are almond gardens around this fort. within the spring season, when the sprouts start growing on the trees, this garden attracts everyone's mind with its shade. to urge to the fort, it's necessary to get the permission of the State Archaeological Department, whose office is found in Lalmandi Chowk.

Hari Parbat Fort

Nagin Lake - This lake is 8 km from the town. Though it's a neighborhood of Dal Lake itself, but it's famous for its beauty. The shortest thanks to reach this is often from Hazratbal. it's named Nagine thanks to its blue water shining sort of a jewel and a swarm of trees that appear as if rings all around. Water skating and swimming facilities are available in it.

Nagin Lake

Shah Hamdan Mosque - this is often the oldest mosque within the city, situated on the banks of Jhelum. Peppermoshi's workmanship is completed on its walls. to succeed in it, it is often reached by road again.

Shah Hamdan Mosque

Hazratbal Dargah - This dargah is 9 km far away from the town on the western shore of Dal Lake. thanks to the lake on one side and range on the opposite, it offers a really beautiful view. Its importance is additionally within the history of Kashmir because as a symbol of Hazrat Mohammad Saheb, one among his sacred hair is placed in it, which is performed on special occasions.

Hazratbal Dargah 

Stone Mosque - This stone mosque, built 6 km far away from the town, was built by Nur Jahan and only Shia Muslims wont to worship in it.

Stone Mosque

Gulmarg - Gulmarg is one of the famous hill stations of the planet. If Sonamarg is named the valley of gold, then Gulmarg is legendary because of the valley of flowers. There are sports here in winter. Although you'll visit here anytime throughout the year, but the weather from October to March is superb.

Gulmarg

Pahalgam - Pahalgam, located at a distance of 96 km from Srinagar (Srinagar), maybe a very scenic tourist destination and is additionally the bottom camp for the annual visit to Amarnath. the simplest season to go to Pahalgam is from April to the primary week of November.

Pahalgam

Sonamarg - Here too, the weather from October to March is pleasant. Srinagar is on the Leh road and it's said that the water here contains gold in itself.

Sonamarg

Nearby scenic spots of Srinagar-

• The place Mathan (ancient name Martand) on Pahalgam road is taken into account to be the sanctum of Hindus, which also features a Shiva temple and a gorgeous waterfall. it's 61 km from Srinagar. After walking 3 km from Matthan, there are some ruins of Martand which also are referred to as Surya Mandir. it had been inbuilt the 7th and 8th centuries by Lalitaditya, who was a famous warrior of Kashmir.
• The way to reach the Achabal is from Anantnag. Situated 58 km from Srinagar, this place was once referred to as the tourist destination of Nur Jahan. there's also a Mughal garden which is legendary for its beauty.
• Avantipur has ruins of the reign of Avanti Varma. it's 29 km from Srinagar. These remains belong to the 9th-century temples.
• Located at an altitude of 2020 meters and 70 km from Srinagar city, Kokernag is understood for its beautiful waterfalls.
• The origin of the Jhelum River is Berinag, which is 80 km from Srinagar and 1876 meters above the water level.
• The dargah of the famous Sufi saint of Kashmir, Sheikh Nuruddin, also referred to as Nand Rishi, is on the thanks to Chare Sharif Yusmarg, which is 30 km from Srinagar.
• Bular Lake is Asia's largest clean and water lake. cover a neighborhood of 125 sq km, this lake is about 60 km from Srinagar.

Suitable time to go to Srinagar-

Lal  Chowk Market

Tourists can decide to visit Srinagar in any month of the year, but the winter is cold. Here it's so cold even in summer that folks need to wear their clothes.

Ways to reach in Srinagar-

Airways - Indian Airlines to Amritsar, Chandigarh, Delhi, Mumbai to Leh and Srinagar have direct flights from Jet Airways. Taxi facility is out there from the airport to the town.

Rail route - Jammu is that the nearest railroad station of Srinagar which is 300 km far away from here. Rail services are available for Jammu from all major cities of the country.

By Road - Srinagar is connected to major cities of the country by National Highway. there's also a bus facility from Srinagar to other major cities of the state.

Items worth buying from Srinagar-

Floating Market

Tourists can purchase food items like almonds, walnuts, cherries, etc. from Kashmir. aside from this, silk, Pashmina clothes, cane items and carpets also can be purchased. The saffron of Kashmir is additionally famous everywhere on the planet. Priority should tend to the government emporium and Khadi village industry for shopping.