Srinagar, is known as the summer capital of the Indian state Jammu and Kashmir, it is nested in the Kashmir valley, on the bank of the river Jhelum, which is the main tributary of the Indus. This city is mainly famous for its ornamental garden, beautiful lakes and attractive house boats. Apart from that, Srinagar is also famous for dry fruits and traditional Kashmiri handicrafts.
Srinagar is located on the both sides of the river Jhelum, which is also known as Vyath in Kashmir. Jhelum flows through the city and meanders through the valley, moves towards the Dal lake and deepens it. Another feature of this city is its nine old bridges, which connects two parts of the city.
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| Dal Lake |
Near Srinagar is the wetland called Hokersar. During the month of winter, thousands of migratory birds come from Siberia. The wetland in Kashmir is used by the migratory birds as a transitory camp during the months of September to October and again during springs.
Hokersar is near Srinagar, is a wetland. During winter, many migratory birds come from Siberia, and other regions. It is said that these migratory birds coming from Central Asia and Central Asia use wetlands in Kashmir as their transitory camps Between the months of September to October and again during spring. It is important to note that this wetland in Kashmir plays a vital role in sustaining a huge population of breeding, staging and wintering birds.
Hokersar is considered as one of the world class wetland, is almost 14 km north of Srinagar and it almost covers an area of 13.75 square kilometers which includes marshy areas and lake. Hokersar is one of the well known accessible wetland in Kashmir which includes Hygam, Shalibug and Mirgund.
Birds one will get to see in Hokersar are mainly migratory ducks and geese, which includes Tuft Duck, Brahminey Duck, Garganey, Red-crested Pochard, Northern Pintail, Mallad Common Pochard, Ruddy Shelduck, Common Teal and many more.
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| Red-crested Pochard Duck |
Climate
Srinagar has got humid subtropical climate, Srinagar is much cooler than rest of the country as we know that it is position in the the north and its highly elevated. Srinagar is surrounded by Himalayas and other mountains by all sides. The temperature is cool during winter with average temperature around 2.5 degree Celsius, with the temperature dropping below the freezing point at night. Moderate to heavy snowfall are expected during the months of winter. Another important fact is the only road which connect Srinagar to the rest of the country remains blocked for few days due to avalanche. Summer months are usually warm, sometimes temperature rising up to 30 degree Celsius during July. Usually Springs are wet and Autumn are dry.
Tourism
Srinagar is popularly known as the " Venice of the East" or the "Kashmiri Venice" because for its lake, especially the Dal Lake , special note for the house boats and also for Nagin Lake.
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| The Mughal Garden |
Srinagar has got some of the lovely Mughal Gardens, other place of interest includes the royal fountain known as Chashma Sahi, the place of fairies called Pari Mahal, the garden of spring called Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Naseem Bagh. The Tulip Garden is another must visit has been recently opened by Sonia Gandhi.
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| The Tulip Garden |
Gulab Bhavan, the palaces of the Maharajas, has turned into Lalit Grand Palace hotel now.
Transport
Road
Srinagar is being served by many highways including National Highway 1A and National Highway 1D.
Air
Regular flights ply between Srinagar to Leh, Jammu, Chandigarh and Delhi, and some internal flights ply occasionally.
Rail
Srinagar is the railway station which is almost 119 km on Kashmir valley has started from the year 2009, it connects Baramulla to Srinagar and also Anantnag and Qazigund.
Boat
Boat is used as one of the main mode of transport as we know, that Srinagar is situated on the Jhelum river and Dal Lake.
Places of Interest in Srinagar
Like Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar too have got some wonderful blend of cultural heritage. The holy places all around Srinagar depict the religious diversity and historical cultural of the Kashmir Valley.
The holy places in Srinagar includes:
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| Hazratbal Shrine |
- Hazratbal Shrine
- Jama Masjid, Srinagar
- Hamza Makhdum
- Hari Parbhat
- Shankaracharya Temple
As a whole, it is very true that Srinagar will definitely make a wonderful holiday destination not only for the Indians but also for the foreigners.
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