Picturesquely situated on the banks of the Jhelum,
Srinagar is about 1,585 metres high in the most majestic mountains
of the world. Srinagar is a collection of images: a son-et-lumiere
that tells the story of the love of the Mughal emperors for
this paradise; deep green rice fields and river bridges, gardens
in bloom and lakes rimmed with houseboats.
There are charming bazaars crowded with tourists and exclusive
boutiques offer the latest in fashion-Srinagar is as much imagination
as it is fact, for every season offers new vistas to this city
of great antiquity. Spring breathes life again into a frozen
world and the air is heady with the fragrance of a million flowers
that blossom on trees, shrubs and creepers. Summer heightens
the effect and autumn is poignant in its colours of warm introspection.
Winter brings with it snow and sometimes the Dal Lake freezes
and beneath a leaden sky roasted chestnuts turn the atmosphere
aromatic with the promise of warmth and comfort.
ACCESS
Srinagar is well connected by air. Number of trains go to Jammu,
from where one can take a flight or bus/taxi to Srinagar. Srinagar
is also well connected by good roads and one can drive up either
from Delhi or Jammu.
PLACES OF INTEREST
The Dal Lake, Hari Parbat, Hazratbal, the Mughal Gardens, the
Shankaracharya Hill and various other places.
EXCURSIONS
Nagin Lake (8 km), Wular Lake (60 km), Aharbal (51 km).
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