Located in the
heart of the Kashmir valley at an altitude of
5130 ft, spreading on both sides of
river Jhelum, Srinagar 's distinctive
feature is the great water body - the
Dal Lake, which forms its focal
point. This along with the Nagin and
other lakes enhance its picturesque setting,
while the changing play of seasons, be it the scenic
summers or the white snowy winters, ensures that the city attracts
visitors around the year.
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Climate
Srinagar enjoys all four
seasons - spring (Mar-early May)
with light showers and slow
breeze, cool summer (till
end-Aug), autumn (Sep-end Nov) and
winter (early Dec-Mar) covering the entire
district with snow.
Language
The main languages are Kashmiri,
Urdu, Hindi and English (in tourist
spots).
Srinagar is a
tourist resort where one can experience the
peculiar beauty of the valley that has
attracted the Chinese, the
Mughals and the British
to
it.
Srinagar's waterways
with their own quaint lifestyle, the unique
shikaras
(houseboats) which glide smoothly,
romantically on the waters, the blossoming
gardens, water sports
activities, shopping for lovingly
handcrafted souvenirs and the nearby resorts
make it a cherished spot for a memorable
holiday.
Places to visit in and around Srinagar
are The Lakes (most people live on the edges of these lakes
in shikaras
), Shalimar Bagh,
Nishat Bagh & The Mughal Gardens,
Chashma Shahi (beautiful garden in terraces),
Pari Mahal (once a Buddhist monument
till the Mughals converted it into an
observatory which today is a nice
garden), Harwan (ancient remains
throwing light on the costumes of a bygone
era), Hazratbal Mosque, Jama Masjid,
Shankaracharya Temple, Khanqah of Sha
Hamadan mosque, Hari Parbat Fort, Makhdoom
Sahib shrine, Chhatti Padshahi Gurudwara,
Martand, Kheer Bhawani Temple and
Awantipur ruins.
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