With its almost medieval charm the city of Srinagar has sights, smells and sounds to enchant the most jaded traveler. Its labyrinthine roads and bustling bazaars are a photographer’s delight. A Mughal fort , developed to its full size in the 19th century by an afghan governor Atta Mohammad Khan around and atop Koh – I - Maran hill ( Hari Parbat) dominates the city. Sprawling southward from the base of the hill, the old city is the nerve center of Srinagar, Seldom seen by visitors it embodies the essence of Kashmir. It is a part of Srinagar that has endured, more or less, in its present form for centuries. Srinagar has for long been Kashmir’s ‘most important commercial town. Boats have been a primary means of conveyance in Kashmir in the past. That is how the city formed around the banks of river Jehlum. Over a dozen bridges span the river now. Some important bridges providing a wonderful river view are Zero Bridge, Abdullah Bridges, Amira Kadal, Budshah Kadal, Habba Kadal, Fateh Kadal, and many more; Kadal being the Kashmiri word for bridge. The view from the any of the city’s bridge is unmistakably Kashmiri. Old brick buildings line the banks. The distinctive pagoda- like roof of a mosque or a shrine enlivens the horizon. In the waters of the river Jehlum, a straggling row of doongas flank the edge.

The city of Srinagar is a gateway to some of the most scenic and beautiful places of the Indian subcontinent. The beautiful and world famous hill station and skiing resort Gulmarg is just 50 km from the city. Srinagar is well known for its lakes. Dal Lake with its houseboats is famous all over the world. Srinagar is a small and beautiful city with a wonderful climate in the summer. Nagin Lake is another famous lake in the city. Just outside the city are found the beautiful Shalimar Gardens created by Jahangir, the Mughal emperor, in 1619.

Getting There :

By Air : All major carriers operate regular daily flights to Srinagar from Delhi, Mumbai and Jammu. Connecting flights operate from all major cities in India. Srinagar airport is 14 kms away from the city.

Flight Duration :
Delhi – Srinagar: 75 Minutes.
Mumbai – Srinagar: 195 minutes.

By Rail : Jammu Tawi is the major railway junction of northern India connected to all major towns of India. Buses and Taxis to Srinagar are available from the railway station.