SRINAGAR

The Shankaracharya Temple, also known as the Jyoteshwar Temple, is located on the Shankaracharya Hill, which has a divine vibe and makes you stay longer than you would want to. This is a must visit in the city. This place offers the most beautiful view of the entire city along with the mountains. This is the most beautiful place in Srinagar to visit, when you visit this place in January. This place is open on all days from 8am to 5pm. The best part is that, they do not charge anything for visiting this place. This is located at Durgjan, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

For the solo travellers and the trek enthusiasts, this place provides a beautiful yet challenging trekking experience. Apart from trekking, you could put yourself into paragliding, skiing, and horse riding. You can trek through the lush green hills with your fellow hikers and enjoy the freshness of the mother nature. The most popular locations for trekking are the Shankaracharya Hills and the Hari Parbat.These two mountain range are ideal for trekking since there is a low chance of landslides here and the recent statistical data removes the threat of any seismic activity.

Talking of the local cuisine, the food here is extremely spicy and well flavoured. They often try out a lot of fusion recipes, which diversifies their culinary art. The use of pepper and spices has been mastered by the chefs of this place. Their food items are a perfect amalgamation of vegetables, spices, and herbs, which makes the food so delicious. Some of the food items that you can’t miss here are Rogan Josh, Modur Pulaav, Matschgand, Nadru Yakhni, Lamb Curry, Sewai and Herbal Tea. If you are a food lover, then the Kashmiri food will not disappoint you.

The famous Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden was built on the instructions of Indian politician Ghulam Nabi Azad to boost the floriculture of the state. Take a stroll amidst the tulip flowers with your loved ones or go for a pre-wedding shoot here. Speaking of romantic or peaceful walks, this place is incredible and it will take you travel to a different hemisphere of earth. The view here is breathtaking and one portion of the garden gives you the glimpse of the entire city. This is indeed like being in paradise. This is open on all days from 7am in the morning to 7.30pm in the evening. The entry fee for adults is Rs. 50 and Rs. 25 for children. This is located at the Cheshma Shahi Road, Rainawari, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.

Kashmir is well known for its spices, pashminas, carpets, embroidered scarves etc. Some of the other famous things to buy in Srinagar are papièr mâchè bangles, carved wooden boxes, wicker baskets, and silver jewellery. You would love to bask yourself in the richness of the incredible pieces of art. Srinagar is also one of the best and largest producer of hand woven cloth. You could go for shopping to your heart’s desire and take the best souvenirs home. Lal Chowk, Badshah Chowk, and Polo View Market are some of the best destinations to get the best of items at the most worthy price.

If you are an adventure freak, you could treat yourself and your friends to a stay on a gorgeous houseboat. Kashmir is famous for its houseboats, which are more like a mini hotel and offer impeccable traditional experience along with comfort. You can spend your leisure time admiring the natural beauty from the boat and rejuvenate yourself in the room when tired. The price of the houseboats vary according to the type of the houseboat and its location. The standard tariff for a good houseboat will be around 1500 INR for each night, a comfortable rate to spend the night under the stars.

This is situated in the old city amidst the bustling bazaars. The Jamia Masjid Mosque is the most surreal place and is most sought after by tourists. The beautiful Indo-Saracenic architecture of this mosque will leave you spellbound. This place is open on all days from 3pm to 7pm and serves you with a free entry. This is located at Nowhatta Kathi Darwaza Road, Nowhatta, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

You can witness this city at its best from height. So, what can be better than paragliding for that? Having a surreal view of the city from a height will let you see the beautiful lakes and gardens of the city all at once. No matter whether you are an adventure lover or not, you should definitely not skip this! It will surely be the most blissful experience in your Kashmir trip. The best paragliding location in Srinagar is Pari Mahal, which is open on all days from 8:00am to 6:00pm.

Srinagar is famous for the breathtaking beauty of the Mughal Gardens. The lost era is beautifully reflected by the Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Gardens, and the Chashme Shahi. A stroll amidst the lush green lawns comprised of lovely fountains and gorgeous flowers will definitely make your visit worthwhile.

You cannot leave the Dal Lake behind when you visit Jammu and Kashmir, as this is the most gorgeous spot of J&K. The Shikara ride on the Dal Lake is a memory of a lifetime. While rowing around the lake, you can enjoy the beauty of nature. This experience is worth every penny that you spend. The Dal Lake is extremely serene and leaves you awestruck when you witness the beauty of it. This is located at Challi Point, Jammu and Kashmir and charges between Rs.150 to 600 per person. This is open on all days from 5am to 6pm. So, you can enjoy your journey and click some great photos in the water.