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\"Places<\/a><\/p>\n

When you talk about places to visit in Srinagar city, the list can really be a long one. From beautiful gardens to gorgeous lakes, vibrant markets to places of religious significance, colorful Shikaras to snow-capped mountains, Srinagar has them all.<\/p>\n

Most of the tourists visiting Kashmir rush towards places like Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam. Not a lot of them want to spend time in Srinagar. A common notion is that it is just another city and there isn’t much to see here which is not true at all.<\/p>\n

If you are visiting Kashmir and skipping Srinagar, you are really missing a lot. It is not just a base to explore Kashmir but rather a place that deserves to be explored, a place of both natural and man-made beauty.<\/p>\n

In this list, I will provide detailed information on places to visit in Srinagar and things to do. For other details on visiting Kashmir, including information like what to see, public transport, where to stay, mobile connectivity, itinerary planning, taxi rates, etc., please take a look at How to Plan a Trip to Kashmir \u2013 A Complete Travel Guide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For getting the best hotel rates, and taxi charges, and to organize your trip to Kashmir, you can speak with\u00a0Kunal @ 9910 402 252<\/strong>. Give him my reference and you will surely get a discounted rate.<\/p>\n

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  • Tourist Places to Visit in Srinagar and Things to Do<\/a>
    • Dal Lake<\/a><\/li>
    • Shalimar Bagh<\/a><\/li>
    • Nishat Bagh<\/a><\/li>
    • Pari Mahal<\/a><\/li>
    • Chashm-e-Shahi<\/a><\/li>
    • Hari Parbat Fort<\/a><\/li>
    • Shankaracharya Temple<\/a><\/li>
    • Hazratbal<\/a><\/li>
    • Char Chinar<\/a><\/li>
    • Challi Point<\/a><\/li>
    • Astanmarg<\/a><\/li>
    • Floating Vegetable Market<\/a><\/li>
    • Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden<\/a><\/li>
    • Pathar Masjid<\/a><\/li>
    • Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden<\/a><\/li>
    • Nigeen Lake<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
    • Things to Do in Srinagar City<\/a>
      • Go for a Shikara Ride<\/a><\/li>
      • See the Sound & Light Show<\/a><\/li>
      • Stay at a Houseboat<\/a><\/li>
      • Paragliding<\/a><\/li>
      • Shopping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
      • Places to Visit in Srinagar in 2 Days<\/a><\/li>
      • Best Places to Visit in Srinagar<\/a><\/li>
      • Other Places to Visit in Srinagar<\/a>
        • Manasbal Lake<\/a><\/li>
        • Wular Lake<\/a><\/li>
        • Nasim Bagh<\/a><\/li>
        • Chinar Bagh<\/a><\/li>
        • Harwan Gardens<\/a><\/li>
        • Badamwari Garden<\/a><\/li>
        • Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a><\/li>
        • Sri Pratap Singh Museum<\/a><\/li>
        • Burzahom<\/a><\/li>
        • Khanqah-e-Moula<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
        • Top 5 Places to Visit in Srinagar<\/a><\/li>
        • Top 10 Places to Visit in Srinagar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n

          <\/span>Tourist Places to Visit in Srinagar and Things to Do<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

          In the post below, I will provide a complete list of places to visit in Srinagar City and tourist activities that you can enjoy. How many of these are you able to cover will entirely depend on the time you have in hand.<\/p>\n

          In my opinion, you should plan your trip in a way that you are spending at least 2 days in the city itself. That is how you will properly be able to explore it.<\/p>\n

          <\/span>Dal Lake<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

          Dal Lake is popularly known as ‘Srinagar’s Jewel’ or ‘Jewel in the crown of Kashmir’. Covering an area of 18 square kilometers, this is the second-largest lake in Kashmir. Over a period of time, has become the very symbol of the city and the valley.<\/p>\n

          A trip to Srinagar is definitely incomplete without spending some time at this beautiful lake. If you wish to, you can also rent a houseboat and stay a night on the lake itself.<\/p>\n

          The best time to visit Dal Lake in my opinion is during sunset. The drama in the sky that unfolds every evening as the sun goes down is truly a sight to behold. Take a look at Sunset at Dal Lake<\/a><\/strong> to see what I mean.<\/p>\n

          The pictures I posted in the post above were all taken on different days. You can see how the sight is different but beautiful every evening.<\/p>\n

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          <\/span>Shalimar Bagh<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

          Also known by the names of Faiz Baksh and Farah Baksh, this beautiful garden was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1616 for his wife Noor Jahan.<\/p>\n

          It has three terraces, fountains, and a canal that is connected to Dal Lake, for the purpose of watering the gardens. The Garden is considered the high point of Mughal horticulture and its beauty is unmatched in the Autumn and Spring seasons.<\/p>\n

          For more details, you can also take a look at Shalimar Bagh Entry Fee, Timings, and Trip Planning<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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          <\/span>Nishat Bagh<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

          The name Nishat Bagh can mean ‘Garden of Joy’, ‘Garden of Gladness’ and “Garden of Delight”. It is the second-largest Mughal garden in Kashmir valley, located on the eastern side of Dal Lake.<\/p>\n

          Nishat Bagh was built in 1633 by Abdul Hasan Asaf Khan, brother of Nur Jahan and father of Mumtaz Mahal. It is a terraced garden that has around 12 terraces, fountains, flowerbeds, and huge lawns.<\/p>\n

          It is said that Shah Jahan was so impressed with the beauty of this garden that he hoped that his father-in-law would gift it to him. When this did not happen, the Mughal Emperor was so disappointed that he immediately closed the water supply to this garden leading the garden to be deserted.<\/p>\n

          He realized his mistake later and ordered full restoration rights for the supply of water to the garden to Asif Khan, his Prime Minister, and father-in-law.<\/p>\n

          Located on the bank of the Dal Lake and the Zabarwan Mountains as its backdrop, Nishat Bagh commands a magnificent view of the lake beneath the snow-capped Pir Panjal mountain range that stands far away to the west of the valley.<\/p>\n

          For more details, you can also take a look at Nishat Bagh Entry Fee, Timings, and Trip Planning<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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          <\/span>Pari Mahal<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

          Pari Mahal Srinagar, also known as Peer Mahal, is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Kashmir. It is a seven-terraced Mughal garden that may not be the largest but definitely sits at the best location of them all. It is also one of the best points to view the sunset in Srinagar.<\/p>\n

          The name of the garden literally means the palace of fairies. It was built by Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh in 1650 as his personal library and residence. He is said to have lived here for several years and also used it as a place to learn astronomy.<\/p>\n

          Today, the garden sits on the slope of a mountain, overlooking the city of Srinagar and Dal Lake. It is beautifully built and maintained and is a great spot to spend some time in the evening.<\/p>\n

          The view of the setting sun that you get from Pari Mahal is really amazing which makes it a perfect spot for photography as well.<\/p>\n

          For more details, you can also take a look at How to Plan a Visit to Pari Mahal in Srinagar<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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          <\/span>Chashm-e-Shahi<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

          The name of this garden is written in a few different ways. It is also spelled as Chashm-e-Shahi, Chashma-i-Shahi, or Cheshma Shahi. It was built in the year 1632 by governor Ali Mardan Khan, on the orders of Emperor Shah Jahan.<\/p>\n

          Shah Jahan intended this garden to be a gift to his favorite son, Dara Shikoh. A residence was also built for the prince near the garden and now is known as the Pari Mahal.<\/p>\n

          For more details, you can also take a look at How to Plan a Visit to Chashm-e-Shahi in Srinagar<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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          <\/span>Hari Parbat Fort<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

          Hari Parbat fort was built in the 18th<\/sup> century by an Afghan governor Atta Muhammad Khan and restored by Emperor Akbar in 1590. This fort is located on the west of Dal Lake. It hosts a famous Hindu temple, two shrines of locally venerated Muslim saints, and a Sikh Gurudwara.<\/p>\n

          <\/span>Shankaracharya Temple<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

          Overlooking the city of Srinagar, Shankaracharya temple sits at a height of 1,000 ft on a summit of the same name. The temple is also known as Jyeshteshwara Temple and Takht-e-Sulaiman. It is an ancient shrine, considered to be as old as 200 BCE.<\/p>\n

          We visited the temple during a recent trip to Kashmir. The road from Dal Lake to Shankaracharya temple is a 5 kilometers long uphill drive that starts near Dal Gate. For more details, you can take a look at Dal Lake to<\/strong> Shankaracharya temple<\/a>.<\/p>\n

          <\/span>Hazratbal
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          The Hazratbal Shrine is a Muslim shrine located in Srinagar, on the banks of Dal Lake. Also known as, Dargah Sharif, it contains a relic, Moi-e-Muqqadas, which is widely believed to be the hair of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.<\/p>\n

          The shrine is a place of high religious importance and also has quite a bit of history related to it. But other than that, it is also a very beautiful shrine that has also been gaining tourist attention in the last few years.<\/p>\n

          For more details, you can also take a look at How to Plan a Visit to Hazratbal in Srinagar<\/strong><\/a>. Below is a video of Hazratbal shrine that you can take a look at.<\/p>\n