Location: Srinagar is well connected with all major cities of India. Regular trains are available from all parts of Jammu and Kashmir as well as from other cities.
Best Time to Visit: May to September(Summer) and November to February(Winter).
Attractions: Pari Mahal, Nigeen Lake, Dal Lake, Shankaracharya Temple , Jamia Masjid, Chashma Shahi, Royal Springs Golf Course etc.
Accommodation: Hotels and Huts, Mughal Gardens, Houseboats etc.
PARI MAHAL SRINAGAR
Srinagar is the largest city and the Summer Capital of the Indian union territory of jammu&kashmir. It lies in the Kashmir Valley on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, and Dal and Anchar lakes. The city is known for its natural environment, gardens, waterfronts, and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts like Kashmir Shawls and also dried fruits. It is the northernmost city of India with over one million people.
The city is located on both the sides of the Jhelum River, which is called Vyath in Kashmir. The river passes through the city and meanders through the valley, moving onward and deepening in the Wular Lake. The city is known for its nine old bridges, connecting the two parts of the city.
There are a number of lakes and swamps in and around the city. These include the Dal, the Nigeen, the Anchar, Khushal Sar, Gil Sar and Hokersar.
Hokersar is a wetland situated near Srinagar. Thousands of migratory birds come to Hokersar from Siberia and other regions in the winter season. Migratory birds from Siberia and Central Asia use wetlands in Kashmir as their transitory camps between September and October and again around spring. These wetlands play a vital role in sustaining a large population of wintering, staging and breeding birds.
Hokersar is 14 km (8.7 mi) north of Srinagar, and is a world class wetland spread over 13.75 km2 (5.31 sq mi) including lake and marshy area. It is the most accessible and well-known of Kashmir’s wetlands which include Hygam, Shalibug and Mirgund. A record number of migratory birds have visited Hokersar in recent years.