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 Kashmir's
most well known city,
Srinagar, stands by the
clear waters of the Dal
Lake, and the rushing
Jhelum. Srinagar is called
the city of lakes, which
has facinated tourist's
from centuries, with its
beautiful picturesque
Himalayan backdrop, glittering
lakes that are surrounded
by houseboats and Shikaras
and the grandeur of Mughal
architectural. Srinagar
is abounded by the beauty
of Himalayas and nature.
Situated
on the bank of Jhelum,
Srinagar is a treasure
trove of beauty and it
will be a pleasure for
many travellers to explore
the bounteous beauty of
the city. The major beauty
of this city are its waterfalls
and gardens which were
made by the Mughal emperors.
Snow capped mountains,
chinar trees and beautiful
valleys give a spectacular
view to the city.
Tourist
attractions in Srinagar
The valley
of Kashmir, in which Srinagar
is located, is also referred
to as being a heaven on
earth. There are a number
of tourist places in and
around Srinagar.
We recommend
following Popular Sightseeing
spots in Srinagar:
Dal
Lake : Dal Lake
is famous not only for
its beauty but also for
its vibrance. The lake
is connected to number
of lakes . Dal Lake is
well known for its Shikaras
or houseboats. Dal Lake
is the largest lake of
Srinagar and host number
of houseboats followed
by the Nageen and Jhelum.
The lake also offers facilities
for kayaking, angling
and water surfing.
Nagin
Lake : This small
and beautiful blue lake
is known also known as
the “Jewel in the Ring”
which is generally considered
as a separate lake is
divided from Dal lake
only by a causeway. The
causeways are mostly suitable
for walkers and bicycles
only so they make a very
pleasant way of seeing
the lake without having
to worry about traffic
or Shikaras.
Mughal
Gardens : Kashmir
was one of the favorite
haunt of Mughal emperors.
Mughal Gardens are generally
cool and refreshing. There
are several well laid
out gardens designed in
Mughal Style. These gorgeous
green gardens attracts
tourists on a large scale
for their numerous flowering
plant species and water
fountains running down
its centre.
Shankaracharya
Hill : Rising
up behind the boulevard,
beside Dal Lake, the hill
was once known as Takht-i-Sulaiman,
the throne of Solomon.
The philosopher Shankaracharya
stayed at this place when
he visited Kashmir ten
centuries ago to revive
"Sanatan Dharma".
Hazratbal
Mosque : The
most important Muslim
shrine of Kashmir, that
commands the reverence
of the people beyond measure,
is undoubtedly the Hazratbal
Shrine, which is situated
on the left bank of the
famous Dal Lake in Srinagar.
This unmatched reverence
is anchored in the love
and respect for the Prophet.
Shalimar Bagh : This
garden was setup by Mughal
emperor Jahangir for his
beloved wife Nur Jahan,
in 1616.. Later the garden
was extended by Shah Jahan.
Chashmashahi
: Also known
as Royal Spring, this
garden was laid by emperor
Shah Jahan in 1632.
It is the smallest of
all the Mughal gardens
at Srinagar. The garden
is known for its natural
spring, with its water
having a property of digestion.
Kheer Bhawani Temple -
27 km from Srinagar, there
exists a sacred spring
at Tula Mula village,
symbolising goddess Ragnya
Devi. On the eighth day
of the full moon in the
month of May, devotees
fast and gather here,
offering milk and Kheer
(A rice and milk preparation)
to the sacred spring,
hence the name 'Kheer
Bhawani'. It is believed
that on this day the goddess
changes the colour of
the spring water. What
is fascinating about the
spring is the fact that
it turns black to warn
of some danger at hand.
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