Srinagar - The Home of Beautiful Mountain Landscapes

Srinagarthe capital city of Jammu and Kashmir isApart from this it is also the center of water sports
renowned worldwide for its radiant rivers, sereneactivities like skiing, kayaking, canoeing and swimming.
lakes, beautiful gardens and indescribable beauty ofMughalGardens:
nature. Scores of tourists travel to Srinagarso thatMughalGardensis the collection of beautiful landscaped
they can enjoy their holidays amidst glistening lakes,Nishat Bagh, Chashmashahi and Nasim Bagh gardens.
snow laden trees, wooded mountain slopes, HimalayanThe exotic flora collections, elegant constructions, well
backdrop, houseboats (Shikaras) and the bloominglaid design with the backdrop of Himalayan and Dal
Mughal gardens. It is situated on either sides of theLake allure scores of tourists round the year. During
Jhelum River at a height of 1,730 meters above seathe flowering season tourists from across the world
level. This topographical location makes it picturesquecome here to witness the rare beauty of blossoming
and beautiful tourist destination of Jammu and Kashmirflowers at its best. The bright flowerbeds, terraced
State. Some of the known attractions of Srinagarlawns and well maintained cascading fountains are the
Tourismare:charm of this place which touches the heart of visitors.
DalLake:ShankaracharyaTemple:
It is among the most popular attractions ofThe temple is important not only from the religious
Srinagartour which is not only famous for itsview but also from the architectural viewpoint. It is a
spectacular beauty but also for its vibrancy of uniquebeautiful Shiva temple situated in a picturesque location
life. This is renowned for its awe-aspiring beauty whichon the Gopadari Hill. The temple was named after the
enthralls every visitor who comes here. Impressivegreat philosopher Shankaracharya who visited the
beauty of this lake can be explored in traditionalvalley about ten centuries ago.
Kashmiri Houseboats called 'Shikaras'. From the lakeSrinagaris among the most visited destinations of
one can enjoy panoramic views of the snowcappedJammu and Kashmir which is known for its panoramic
Himalayan Mountains surrounding Srinagar. During thenatural beauty and architectural Mughal era buildings.
Shikara ride in the lake one can enjoy the beauty ofSome of the other known attractions of this place are
chinar, poplar and willow groves on the lakeside andWular Lake, Hazratbal Shrine, Khanqah-e-Molla, Jama
beautiful gardens which are lined along the banks.Masjid, Chatti Padshahi.