About Srinagar
Srinagar is the capital of Kashmir, which is called the paradise of the entire Indian soil and Venice of the East. The charming city is situated on the banks of the River Jhelum, the beautiful lakes, a city of great historical, religious and archaeological importance, Srinagar stands on the axis of all types of tourism and is a favourite destination for tourists. The city is well known for its quiet lakes, houseboats, shikara rides, dynamic Mughal Gardens, landscape, apple plantations, a wide scope of greenery, snow-covered mountains and hospitable local people. Srinagar is an ideal place for adventure and nature buffs.
Top tourist attractions in Srinagar
There is no deficiency of Places to Visit in Srinagar. While on your excursion to Srinagar, go for shikara ride or stay in a houseboat on the Dal Lake to experience wonderful scenes. Visit the brilliant Mughal Gardens specifically Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Garden and Chashma Shahi to get sight of the Mughal creativity and a wide scope of greenery. Hazratbal, Jama Masjid, Pari Mahal, Hari Parbat, Nehru Garden, Heemal Park and Shankaracharya & Hanuman temple are other prominent attractions.
Things to do in Srinagar
Adventure seekers can go paragliding to appreciate the amazing views from the top. This city is genuinely a shopper's heaven. Visit the nearby markets like Lal Chowk and Raghunath Bazar to purchase Pashmina cloaks, silk rugs, chain-stitch rugs, dry fruits and silver jewellery. Do attempt some authentic Kashmiri dishes when in this city. Start with Kashmiri tea known as Kahwa alongside local bread called Tsot especially made with poppy and sesame seeds. Further must try the local lip-smacking luscious Kashmiri kebabs and dishes such as rogan josh, gushtaba, tabak maz, yakhni, matschgand, aab gosht, Kahwa, Paneer and Kashmiri dum-aloo.
Airport in Srinagar
Srinagar is served by Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR) which is at a distance of 12 km from the city. The airport comprises a single integrated terminal for domestic and international flights.
- Airport address – Indira Gandhi Road, Humhama, Badgam, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190007
- Airport IATA code – SXR