Srinagar

Srinagar, the summer capital of Kashmir is known for its beautiful Dal Lake and Mughal Gardens - Shalimar and Nishat Bagh.

How to reach: The airport is 13 kms out of the city, flights from Delhi, Jammu, Amritsar and Leh. Nearest railhead is at Jammu (305 kms).

Where to Stay: Hotels, House boats and Tourist reception centres.

What to see: Dal Lake, Sri Pratap Singh's Museum, Shah Hamdan Mosque, Pather Masjid, Tomb of Zain-ul-Abidin, Jama Masjid, Shankracharya Hill, Chasma Shahi, Pari Mahal, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Nasim Bagh, Hazratbal Mosque, Nagin Lake and Hari Parbat Fort.

Excursions: Harwan (19 kms), Sangam (35 kms), Verinag (80 kms), Pampore (16 kms), Avantipur (29 kms), Achabal (58 kms), Pahalgam (95 kms), Gulmarg (52 kms), Wular Lake (60 kms).

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