Top 7 Tourist Attractions in Srinagar : Heaven on Earth
It is located in the Indian State of Jammu & Kashmir. It is also reffered to as ” Venice of the East “. This beautiful city is famous for its shawls (Pashmina). You can also enjoy the House Boats, dry fruits, lakes and picturesque gardens. In this article you can know about the Srinagar weather. Also, know about the important places to visit in and around the city.
Dal Lake :It is one of the most beautiful spot of Srinagar. Here you can enjoy the houseboat or the shikara ride with picturesque settings. Surprizingly, Srinagar weather makes this lake freezes in winters.You will prefer to stay in the houseboat overnight.
Shankaracharya Temple is situated on the top of the Srinagar city. It looks as if Lord Shiva is looking after the people under his umbrella. More popular amongst Buddhists, this temple has rich heritage and much revered place to visit.
Wular Lakeclose to Srinagar is a huge famous water spot for boating and water sports.
Mughal Gardens of Srinagar is one of the best examples of love for landscaping by the Mughals.
Shri Pratap Singh Museumis an authentic place for historical heritage of the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
Awantiporais the home of a number of temples. The temples are basically dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
Nagin Lake is a smaller part of the Dal lake, encircled by a number of trees which adds to the scenic beauty.
Other important attractions of srinagar include Nishat Bagh, Chashme Shahi, Shalimar Garden, Hazratbal Shrine, Jamia Mosque, Roza Bal and Hari Parbat.
Srinagar Weather :
Summer Season: 14 to 30 degree Celcius (April to September)
Winter Season : -2 to 14 degree Celcius (October to March)
How to reach ?
By Road :Srinagar can be reached from bus services originating from all major Bus Stations across North India. Normal as well as air conditioned luxury Mercedes and Volvo Buses are available. Private tour operators also operate periodical bus services which cater to the tourists. Usually buses ply from New Delhi to Srinagar/ Chandigarh to Srinagar/ Jammu to Srinagar . Buses are also available from most of the major cities of Punjab and other surrounding States.
By Train : Srinagar is well connected with the rail route from Jammu Tawi and Udhampur. The nearest Railway Stations with distance from Srinagar are:
Jammu Tawi (JAT) — 294 kms
Udhampur (UHP) – 130 kms
Ram Nagar JK (RMJK)– 138 kms
These stations have excellent connectivity with other parts of the country. One can reach any part of the country using this rail link.
By Air: Besides Jammu, a number of domestic and some international flights operate from Srinagar Airport (SXR) and vice versa. The flights offer excellent and quick air link from almost every major city of India.
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