Srinagar – Heaven on Earth
Srinagar is one of the best places to visit as the city is situated amidst the snowy mountains and Dal Lake. The beautiful location makes it synonymous to a “Paradise”. If you are an adventurer, then you will enjoy paragliding and trekking here. To avail the best offers on Chandigarh to Srinagar flights, log in to goIndiGo.in or IndiGo’s mobile application.
Things to do in Srinagar
Mughal Gardens: There is a rich history behind these Mughal gardens, which makes the vacation here even more enjoyable. The scented flowers, lush green gardens, pools, fountains and canals add to the beauty of this place.
Shikara Ride: If you want an unparalleled experience, then this ride on Dal lake is the one you should head to. The snow-laden tall mountains at the back give a perfect backdrop to your trip.
Hazratbal Shrine: This is a majestic place which houses Moi-e-Muqaddas. The shrine is a beautiful architecture made of white marble attracting thousands of Muslims.
Best season to visit Srinagar
For sightseeing and enjoying other adventurous activities, April to October is the best season to visit Srinagar. During this period, the entire valley of Srinagar is covered in blossoms, which makes it even more enchanting.
Shopping areas in Srinagar
Srinagar is famous for carpet, and Pashmina woollen wear such as jackets, shawls which can be bought from Badshah Chowk and Lal Chowk. You will also find antique home décor items here. If you want saffron, then Residency Road is the best place to visit.
Modes of transport in Srinagar
You can hire a car for commuting within the valley. The valley has numerous rickshaws too. You can also hire a bike.
The airport in Srinagar
Sheik-ul-Alam is an international airport of Srinagar. IndiGo services are available from this terminal. One can also book Srinagar to Delhi, Srinagar to Amritsar, Srinagar to Lucknow and Srinagar to Jaipur flights through IndiGo from this airport.
IATA Code: SXR