A day in Srinagar
Srinagar is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The city is full of excitement, as it has a lot of places to visit and a lot of activities to enjoy. Srinagar remains most populated during the daytime. On your
trip to Kashmir
, A day in Srinagar
is a must.
Srinagar provides you ample opportunities to spend quality time with your friends, family, group, or with your partner.
A day in Srinagar can include many activities only if you wake up early in the morning. The early morning market at
Dal lake
is worth witnessing, where the shikaara riders come with a lot of stock of fruits and vegetables. The whole scene looks so beautiful and alluring in the golden lights of the sun.
The prime attraction of the Srinagar is Dal lake and the pristine Mughal gardens. Once you arrive at Srinagar, I will suggest you spend your first night on the houseboat. Sipping the hot Kashmiri Kehwa while resting at the decks of the houseboat gives you a heavenly feeling. The
shikaara ride at Dal lake
would take you to the middle of the lake that provides the best sceneries around the lake that are eye-catching. The best time to enjoy a shikaara ride is the time at sunset when the sun goes down and the golden light of the sun got mixed up with the soft waters of the lake.
Mughal gardens at Srinagar are worth visiting and praise. There are so many places where you can visit. The best thing about the Mughal gardens is that they all are located on the banks of the dal lake. Nishat bagh, Shalimar bagh, Chashmashahi, and Pari Mahal are all Mughal Gardens where you can visit. The beauty of the Mughal gardens is so charming that they definitely make a person fall in love.
A day in Srinagar must include all the prime attractions of the city. After you come back from the Dal lake, try to head towards the Mughal gardens. All the gardens are worth visiting. The chinar trees shade the gardens and add more beauty. The fountains that are placed in the middle of the Mughal gardens act as the cherry on the top.
If you are looking for some adventure, water skiing at Dal lake is a perfect sport during summers. Other activities like hill climbing, hiking, and camping can also be done on the outskirts of Srinagar.
If you are planning A day in Srinagar, don’t forget to taste the
cuisine of Kashmir
. If you are a non-veg, then the Kashmiri Wazwan is perfect for you. You will get a lot of varieties to taste. Also, the vegetarian dishes of the valley are mouth-watering.
Visiting the old shrines at Srinagar can add some peace to your journey. The old city tour is like, the more you walk on the streets of the old city the more you will get to know about the Shahr-i-Khaas. Strolling down the lanes of the old city where you would find a lot of shops boasting fresh fruits, dry fruits, colorful threads, and a lot of stuff. The old heritage sites at the old city are a perfect blend of three types of architecture that make it a perfect place to visit on your Srinagar tour.