A trip to Kashmir can never be complete without visiting the beautiful land of Srinagar. World-famous for its serene beauty, Srinagar is a divine sight to remember. Parks, valleys, sightseeing points and not to mention the lakes, it has all that you are looking for and more. Home to the famous Betaab Valley, Srinagar is the perfect location to indulge in an adventurous trip. Not just these, Srinagar’s palatable cuisine loaded with dishes that bring a wave of flavour in your mouth are worth a try during your visit to this quaint city.
Things to do in Srinagar
A visit to the Nigeen Lake is an excellent way to kick-start your trip to Srinagar. In addition to this, a visit to the famous Char Chinar and Aru Valley is worth your precious time. When in Srinagar, do not forget to relish the lip-smacking flavours of yakhni and modur pulav. The Dum Olav (or Dum Aloo) is another famous dish of this city, known for its palatable flavour.
Tourist attractions in Srinagar
Betaab Valley, Challi Point, Mughal Gardens, Pari Mahal and Nehru Garden are the best tourist attractions in Srinagar that are worth a visit. Apart from this, the Shalimar Bagh is an excellent place to witness the beautiful flora of this city.
Places to shop in Srinagar
Residency Road, Lal Chowk Ghantaghar and Badshah Chowk are the famous shopping spots in this city, known to provide excellent commodities that have supreme quality. When in Srinagar, you must buy a Kashmiri carpet from the Badshah Chowk to take back home.
Best time to visit Srinagar
April to September is the best time to visit Srinagar as the weather is calm and pleasant during this period.
Modes of transport
Local buses and auto-rickshaws are the commonly used modes of transport in this city. These transport choices connect you to different parts of the city easily, and buses are an affordable mode of transport.
Weather in Srinagar
Srinagar receives moderate to heavy snowfall and has cold winters. This city has a sub-tropical climate type.
Airport in Srinagar
Offering daytime flights, the Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport or Srinagar Airport (IATA: SXR) is the city's prime airport. This airport offers 30 minutes of free Wi-Fi to facilitate convenient travel within the city. To know more about IndiGo’s schedule from this airport, visit its official website.