Srinagar is the summer capital of the Indian state Jammu and Kashmir and a popular tourist destination of India. The region of Srinagar is widely renowned for its rich natural beauty that attracts people from far and across.
The region still holds onto its old world charm and is one of the best place to enjoy the simple pleasures of life and beauty of nature without missing out on the finer points of modern luxury. Srinagar sits in the western region of the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir and is one of the few places that appear to have been showered by God’s choicest blessing with rivers, lakes, valleys, mountains giving it a very dreamy look. Srinagar has a very rich and interesting historical background that contributes to the appeal of the region charming in tourists from far and across.
The region has changed hands several times coming under the rule of various dynasties and empires, each leaving deep impacts upon the region reflected among the food, architecture and traditions of the region.
Srinagar was one of the heavily visited tourist destination of India but, cross border terrorism sent the region into obscurity for quite some time. However, of the last couple of years the region has returned to its calm and peaceful state and slowly again gaining prominence among the tourist circuit. There are quite a few interesting tourist attractions in the region like the various gardens, lakes and other monuments.Some of the popular attractions of Srinagar include the Mughal Gardens, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Chashmashahi, Shankaracharya Mandir, Pari Mahal, Dal Lake and much more. A must do in the region is to enjoy time at the renowned houseboats of the region. A visit to the local market is also a must to pick up various handicrafts along with various other local specialties like dry fruits and other items. There are also plenty of good hotels in Srinagar that offer quality lodging facilities across various budget groups catering to the varying needs and preferences of the various travelers visiting the region.
The best time to visit the region is during the summer months as the regions experiences extreme cold conditions in the winters. Srinagar is also well connected to the rest of the country. The city has its very own airport which ahs regular flights from various regions of the country, while there is an upcoming railway service in the region and lastly, there is always the buses and jeeps offering connectivity to Srinagar.
Srinagar – The Gem of Kashmir Valley