| Srinagar is a romantic Kashmiri city located amidst | | | | Mughal Gardens: |
| glistening lakes, snowy trees and forested mountain | | | | Chashmashahi (the royal spring), Shalimar (abode of |
| slopes. It is also referred as the summer capital of | | | | love) and Nishat (abode of peace) together form the |
| Jammu and Kashmir State which is known throughout | | | | most famous Mughal Garden which is located on the |
| the world for its dazzling rivers, serene lakes, gorgeous | | | | outskirt of Srinagar. It is the place where Mughal |
| gardens and ineffable beauty of Himalayan backdrop. | | | | emperors used to relax with their queens. All the lawns |
| Srinagar is situated on both sides of the river Jhelum | | | | of the three gardens are known for their exotic |
| which makes it a picturesque and beautiful town that is | | | | collection of flowers and fruits bearing plants. This |
| visited by scores of tourists from several parts of the | | | | garden is known throughout the globe for its elegant |
| globe every year. Lakes rimmed with houseboats and | | | | construction and wide floral collection that attract |
| Shikaras, the Mughal architectural grandeur and | | | | scores of tourists every year. |
| bountiful natural vistas give unmatchable experiences | | | | Dachigam National Park: |
| to visitors of this place. Some of the renowned | | | | It is a place abundant in natural beauty which is located |
| destinations of this place are: | | | | 22 km north east from Srinagar. This park spreads |
| Dal Lake: | | | | over an area of 141 square kilometers, at an altitude |
| It is the most popular attraction of this place which is | | | | ranging from 5500 ft to 14000 ft above mean sea |
| known for its row upon row of colorful shikaras and | | | | level. It is the well known attraction of this place which |
| house boats on the lake side. This lake is located half | | | | is known for its rich and varied collection of flora and |
| a km from the city which is often referred as the | | | | fauna. Dachigam National Park is the home of more |
| jewel of Kashmir. The picturesque beauty of this | | | | than 20 species of mammals including Himalayan |
| sparkling lake is magnified by the surrounding | | | | brown bears, Leopards and Hanguls and more than |
| snow-capped mountains of the Himalayas. Nagin is the | | | | 150 bird species which include Black Bulbul, Golden |
| loveliest part of the Dal Lake, separated by a | | | | Oriole, Golden Eagle and more. |
| causeway which is known for its majestic beauty. | | | | Some of the other well known attractions of this place |
| Apart from the shikara and houseboat ride tourists can | | | | are Hazratbal Mosque, Ziarati Hazrati Youza Asouph, |
| also enjoy water sports like and swimming, kayaking | | | | Shankaracharya Mandir, Pari Mahal and many more. |
| and canoing in this lake. | | | | |