Srinagar, popularly known as ‘Paradise on Earth’ and ‘Venice of the East’, is situated in the beautiful valley of Kashmir. Located on the banks of the River Jhelum, the city is renowned for its beautiful lakes, houseboats, and numerous Mughal gardens. The word Srinagar is a combination of two Sanskrit words, ‘Sri’ meaning wealth and ‘Nagar’ meaning place. Therefore, the literal meaning of the term ‘Srinagar’ is ‘the city of wealth’.
The Mughal Gardens such as Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Achabal Bagh, Chashma Shahi, and Pari Mahal are the popular Mughal Gardens that attract tourists in large numbers from all across the world. These gardens add to the natural beauty of this city. The lakes of Srinagar such as the Dal Lake, Nagin Lake are some of the other popular tourist spots.
The Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary is another popular tourist attraction in Srinagar. Covering an extensive area of about 141 sq. km, the sanctuary was declared as a National Park in 1951. It is home to the endangered species of red deer known as the Hangul. Travelers can also spot leopards, black and brown bears, musk deer, and numerous migratory birds here.
The Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden is also one of the major tourist attractions of Srinagar situated on the banks of the beautiful Dal Lake. The garden covers an area of 90 acres and contains around 70 varieties of tulips. A yearly ‘Tulip Festival’ is organized here in the month of April, which is quite popular among travelers. The festival not only attracts national tourists but also travelers from all across the globe who wish to be a part of this famous event. Travelers also get an opportunity to enjoy the local cuisine and folk dance here.
Visitors can purchase handicrafts and textiles that are uniquely native to the state and globally known, such as Kashmiri carpets, Pashmina shawls, stoles, and wooden crafts.
The city, apart from being beautiful, holds great historical, religious, and archaeological importance. Several historical buildings and ancient religious sites present here are the physical proof of the rich and glorious past of the city.
The city is known for adventurous activities such as trekking and hiking. The trekking route that begins at Srinagar and leads to the caves of Amarnath is quite popular among travelers. The Dachigam National Park and Pahalgam are the destinations where travelers can go on an excursion.
The climate of the destination remains pleasant throughout the year with summer and winter as the main seasons. Srinagar experiences very little rainfall. The weather during the summer season is quite comfortable and enjoyable, whereas the winters are freezing with heavy snowfall.
Srinagar, the summer capital, is situated in the center of the Kashmir valley and is surrounded by five districts. In the north, it is flanked by Kargil, in the south by Pulwama, and in the northwest by Budgam. This incredibly beautiful place tells the story of the love of the Mughal emperors. It possesses deep green rice fields, river bridges, gardens in bloom, lakes rimmed by houseboats, a business center, and a holiday resort.
We will welcome you to the city of temples. The JTT representative will receive you at the Srinagar Airport. Then, by surface, you will leave for Srinagar Hotel, and in the course of the journey, you will experience a feast for the eyes scenic beauty. After which, you will check in at the hotel in the posh area of Srinagar near the world-famous Dal Lake. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in the hotel.
In the morning, leave for a full-day excursion to Gulmarg – the most beautiful winter resort in the valley. An international winter games platform, it is popular for its snow skiing in winters. You can enjoy pony rides and also take a Gondola ride (cable car) to Apharwat, which is at one of the highest altitudes in Asia. After which, you will return to Srinagar and check in into the Hotel for an overnight stay.
Srinagar Local sightseeing: In the morning, proceed for a full-day tour of the world-famous Mughal Gardens, visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Adobe of love), Shankaracharya Temple, Pari Mahal, Hazratbal Shrine. And also, you can take a Shikara ride on The Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city. You will get a view of some very interesting places around the Lake. Afterward, check in into the effigy of Kashmir, the deluxe Houseboat at Dal Lake Lake. Overnight stay in the Deluxe Houseboat.
After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam (The valley of shepherds), which is about 96 km from Srinagar and will be covered in approximately 3 hours. You can visit the Saffron fields of Pampore, Awantipura Ruins (1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by the King Awantivarman), on the En-route. Drive through the pine forests. Arrive at Pahalgam and enjoy the Lidder stream. Later, walk along pony trails with a magnificent view of the mountains. In the evening, return back to Srinagar for an overnight stay in the Deluxe Houseboat.
In the morning, transfer you on time to the Srinagar Airport for the way back home or onwards journey. In this way, your memorable tour and the splendor of Kashmir tour package ends, giving you lots of glorious reasons to praise your journey and relish the memories for a lifetime.
