A dream destination for every traveler visiting Jammu & Kashmir, Srinagar remains a beautiful sojourn to relish the best of nature. This picturesque city is blessed with some of the most spectacular vistas, vibrant cultures, fresh mountain air and much more. People visit here to unwind while explore its colorful gardens, mesmerizing lakes, sprawling landscapes, delightful architectural wonders and much more.
A holiday to Srinagar always starts with a shikara ride on the pristine water of Dal Lake. Board a beautiful houseboat adorned in a traditional manner, floating over the shimmering water. These rides let you explore the most beautiful vistas of the surrounding Pir Panjal mountain range. Srinagar is home to some of the most beautiful lakes. A visit to the Nagin Lake is also must. Resting in the foothills of the Zabarwan ranges, this lake lets you take a revitalizing dip as it is considered as safe for swimming. Here you can enjoy activities like water skiing and fibreglass boat rides. Natural vistas around the Wular Lake also captivate the heart of all visitors.? This lake is one of the largest freshwater bodies across the Asiatic continent. Numerous legends are associated with this lake and it is beautifully surrounded by verdant vegetation and forests of deodar, fir and walnut trees. ?
Mughal Gardens remain another must visit attraction in the city. Shalimar, Nishat and Chashm-e-Shahi together make these gardens. Here you can see fresh water springs, Persian gardens, Chasma Sahibi, and many more lures. Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden is also a major garden of the city where the popular Tulip Festival is organized every year in March, April. During these months, tulips are in their full bloom and this garden looks like a paradise of colors and fragrances.
Gulmarg is a stunning hill station in Srinagar known for housing the world?s highest golf course. Here you can also visit the Gulmarg Ski Resort at a height of around 8,600 feet. An expedition to Apple Orchards of Srinagar must be enjoyed if you are visiting Srinagar in summer months. Here you can enjoy the taste of freshly plucked apples.
Srinagar has some ancient shrines as well portraying the devotion of locals for their religion. Hazratbal Mosque, housing Prophet?s hair, remains a major shrine here situated near the Dal Lake. This is a divine shrine with intricate Persian and Iranian architectural designs. Also visit Jama Masjid built in the 14th century by Sikander Butshikan. This mosque stands out as it is topped with spires and not domes and minarets. ?
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