Srinagar
The Heaven on Earth
“Gar firdaus, ruhe zamin ast, hamin asto, hamin asto, hamin asto” (If there is a heaven on earth, it’s here, it’s here, it’s here) in the words of Jahangir the Mughal emperor who was so captivated by the beauty of this valley. It’s true that a city so serene that can be so splendid if ever painted would bring life to the canvas. No matter wherever you are looking at, you can call it a heaven or “the paradise on Earth”. Lies on the bank of river Jhelum, this capital city of Jammu and Kashmir with its splendid natural beauty, which is even said to be “Switzerland of India” or “Land of Lakes and Garden“ and have the famous Mughal Gardens. The cool and pleasant climate of this city and its scenic abundance with fresh air of the hills and a lake with many houseboats is what you see in the city. While most of the tourist destinations are surrounded by hills plethora is what invites the tourist here all around the year. The summer capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir famous for its lakes and amazing rows of houseboats floating over it and it’s because of the lakes why it receives so many tourists over here. It is also well known for its traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dry fruits, Travellers cannot stop to shop from the variety of Kashmiri shawls, Pashmina shawls, carpets, the intricate embroidery are not just eye catchy but literally a piece or artwork, while it’s the only state where Walnut trees are found and the craftsmen do intricate carvings on walnut wood to make a piece of furniture. Not just the Srinagar but, there are other many nearby places which offers adventure activities to the traveller like Gulmarg, Sonamarg & Pahalgam where traveller can enjoy hiking, trekking and fishing.
Srinagar Gay Guides and Travel Companions
- (Recommended Starting at 9 am to 11 am)
- (Recommended Starting at 6 pm to 8 pm)
- ( for 24 hours Max.)
