Srinagar is the picturesque hill resort of Jammu and Kashmir. Popularly known as the summer capital of the state, the city is blessed with lakes, Mughal gardens, magnificent monuments, temples and mosques standing along the river Jhelum. Srinagar meaning, the city of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth is believed to have been firstly founded by the great Emperor Ashoka in the third century BC. It was re established by Pravarasena II (79-139 AD) who named it "Praparapura" and built it practically contiguous with the old capital, which was called "Srinagari". Srinagar is also called as the “Land of Lakes”. The shimmering Dal Lake, Nagin Lake and Anchar Lake add utmost charm to the beauty of Srinagar. A splendid row of swiftly flowing houseboats and Shikaras on the lakes offers the breathtaking views of the city.
Srinagar is dotted with many tourist attractions amongst which Pather Masjid, Shah Hamdan Mosque, Jamia Masjid, Hari Parbat Fort, Nagin Lake, Dal Lake, Harwan, Pari Mahal, Shalimar Bagh, and Nishat Bagh are well worth a visit. The Shankaracharya temple is one of the most revered temples of Srinagar, which is visited by thongs of devotees all through the year. Plan your Srinagar travel with Srinagar Flights
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Best Time to Travel to Srinagar Kashmir
Weather in Srinagar is Alpine. Summers are mild (April to June) and winters are very chilly (November to February). Srinagar experiences heavy snowfall from December to February. The ideal time to visit Srinagar India is during summers between April and June.
How to Reach Srinagar
By Air: Srinagar is well connected to all prime cities by Air. Srinagar airport is 14 kms from the city. There are regular flights to Srinagar from Delhi, Jammu, Mumbai, Chandigarh, and Amritsar. Domestic airlines like Spice jet, Air Deccan airlines, Jet Airways, Go Air operate cheap flights from Delhi to Srinagar. There are weekly srinagar flight operated by Indian airlines, which connect Srinagar to Leh. Book cheap flights to Srinagar with www.srinagarflights.com.
By Road: Srinagar is well linked to all-important cities of North India by regular bus service: Chandigarh (630 km), Delhi (876 km), Jammu (298 km), Leh, Kargil, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam. Lal Chowk is the main bus terminal in Srinagar. There are many deluxe coaches and state run buses, which regularly ply from Srinagar to all nearby cities.
Hotels in Srinagar
Srinagar offers good accommodation options to all segments of travellers. There are many budget hotels, cheap lodges, plush resorts, srinagar tourism hotels, and expensive star category hotels in Srinagar. Most of the economy class hotels in Srinagar are located in the area near bus stand and in the interiors of the city. The room tariffs of these hotels are reasonable and services offered are basic and limited. Budget guesthouses and lodges also offer a comfortable stay. If you are looking for a lavish stay then book a room in the luxury hotels and heritage hotels of Srinagar. Apart from Srinagar hotels, you can also choose to stay in the beautiful houseboats, which are equipped with state of art amenities and offer you a memorable and personalized experience. To book hotels in Srinagar, log on to www.srinagarflights.com.