Must know information before you travel to Srinagar, Kashmir



Kashmir India - Where to stay - What to see, Where to shop, as well as Safety concerns of foreigners 

Srinagar is the summer capital of the Indian province of Jammu and Kashmir. Srinagar is positioned in Kashmir Valley and rests on the banks of the Jhelum River The city is famous for its lakes, houseboats and gardens. It is likewise known for standard Kashmiri handicrafts and dry fruits. When Srinagar was understood as India's variation of Switzerland, there was a time. Nagin-lakeSrinagar's wonderful appeal, breathtaking landscapes, crystal clear waters make visitors fall in love with this fantastic city. With a few of the very best lakes and gardens, Srinagar is on the top of the list for tourists going to India from all over the world.

Safety issues for Foreign tourists visiting Kashmir

Political stress and some reported kidnappings of immigrants by terrorist groups have actually decreased the tourist in Srinagar Kashmir. Foreigners preparing to visit Kashmir needs to take a look at the travel advisory of their home countries prior to making last intend on checking out Kashmir. My wife and I checked out Srinagar, Kashmir in November 2013. While staying in Srinagar, we did do day trips to Pahalgam and to Betaab Valley. We did not see any disturbance of any sort during our see. However, we made it a point not to venture out to other traveler points, one due to the fact that November is not the time to visit Kashmir as well as because this was our first journey to Kashmir area and we some how did not feel bold sufficient to take a trip freely. More on safety concerns and ideas from our visit are on a separate page on Travel India Smart.

Best time to visit

The finest time to check out Srinagar is March to October. Srinagar has a domestic airport linking it to other parts of India. The closest train station is Jammu, from Jammu taxi's and buses are available to go to Srinagar. 

Places to see in Srinagar - Kashmir

Dal Lake: Dal Lake lies at the foot of the Shridhara mountain. It is a preferred lake with houseboats and one of the most popular traveler destinations in Srinagar. Rather of remaining in a routine hotel space, rent a houseboat on the Dal Lake for an unique experience and holiday in India. 

Nagin Lake: This is also a popular area where houseboats can be rented. 

Nishat Bagh: An attractive Mughal garden is positioned on the banks of the Dal Lake. 

Tulip Garden: Located on the foothills of Zabarwan mountain, the tulip garden is also referred to as 'Siraj Bagh' by the local individuals. Here you will find a variety of different ranges of tulips blooming in different colors set out as a carpet! take your video camera here and capture some splendid pictures of these tulip field with a mountain background. 

Shalimar Bagh: This is the largest Mughal garden in Kashmir set out by Emperor Jahangir in 1619. This garden is preferred with tourists. 

Chasma -i-Shahi: Close to Dal Lake, a garden set out by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1632 (contractor of Taj Mahal). It is smaller sized than the Shalimar Bagh however worth a see. 

Shankaracharya Temple: Is developed on top of the Takht-i-Sulaiman hill, likewise referred to as Shankaracharya Hill. This temple goes back to the 11th century and is committed to Lord Shiva.

Renting a houseboat in Kashmir
You will hear about 2, three and 5 star houseboat rental classifications when trying to rent a houseboat in Kashmir. There are many trip packages provided that not just consist of houseboat leasing, but also the usage of a chauffeured vehicle that selects you up at the airport and takes you to the houseboat. When leasing houseboats you may want to lease houseboats that have actually been registered with the tourism department.

For more information on Kashmir tour packages contact Swna Tours one of the leadign travel agnets in Delhi.
Location: Jammu and Kashmir

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