Awesome grandeur, serenity & wild profusion of colour, Srinagar’s beauty is just breathtaking. In the lapse of Kashmir , It has enchanted everyone towards its mesmerizing landscapes, mountains & beautiful rivers. It is surrounded by five district by all sides. Kargil based at the north of Srinagar , Pulwana lies at the south.

General info about Srinagar:

• Altitude : 1730 m. above sea level on the banks of Jhelum.
• Area : 2228 sq. kms.

Temperature (deg cel):

• Summer Maximum 29.5,  Minimum 10.6.
• Winter Maximum 7.3 Minimum -1.9.

Rainfall : 52.9 cm.

Clothing:

• Heavy woolens (winter).
• Cotton (summer).

How to reach:

• Distance: 903 km away from Delhi, Chandigarh (630 km), Jammu (290km), Leh (434km).
• Train: The nearest railway Station is Udhampur, 230 kms from Srinagar.
• Air: Srinagar has its own domestic airport which connects to important cities like delhi, Mumbai.
• Bus: Costs upto Rs 150 in 12 hrs. Two day buses run between Srinagar & Leh. Direct buses are also available from Delhi taking 24 hrs to reach Srinagar.

What to see and What to do:

Shopping is the best thing to do here from wooden handicrafts to authentic Kashmiri baskets. There are many adventurous activities such as skiing , trekking & many more water sport activities. The most famous of all activities is shikara ride in dal lake. Yet another things to do is to travel to its nearby places like pahalgam & sonogram. The main tourist attractions of this place are Dal lake, houseboats, the landscaped mughal gardens, nagin lake, the authentic shankracharya temple.

Where to stay:

Intercontinental Grand Palace: Located just 15 km from airport. 10 cottages, 60 palace rooms & 45 palace suite making it comfortable for every visitor.It is the best heritage hotel in Srinagar as it was served as the palace residence of maharajas. Independent living, kitcheneete & dining areas serving each visitor is their positive point. Its facilities includes acceptance of credit cards, car parks & laundry services. For recreation , there is one heated swimming pool , beauty parlour, the well equipped health club & sporty people can make thorough use of tennis courts.This is the sure pleasure retreat for the tourists.

Gurkha Houseboats : Located on beautiful Nagin lake , these are the finest houseboats providing you with fantabulous services.All well furnished rooms are spacious with 2, 3, 4 bed rooms including sitting rooms , balcony & dining rooms for each houseboat. Its facilities include attatched bath, television & room services.Its all the more peaceful & enjoyable to be on floating blue waters of Nagin Lake.

Lake Isle hotel: This hotel is residing beside Nagin Lake. It has all deluxe rooms providing high–tech amenities & services. The multi-cuisine restaurant offers delicious Indian, Chinese, Mughlai, Kashmiri cuisines to delight the guests. Get fascinated by the luxurious lawns & blooming flowers. It also provides spacious halls for business conferences.

Side Trips : Gulmarg , Pahalgam , Sonamarg , Yousmarg.