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Srinagar has a special place in the history of ancient India. Excavations carried out here had identified many valued evidences of ancient settlements dating back to 5,000 years. The artifacts collected from the excavation are displayed in Srinagar museum, which include arrowheads, animal skeletons, implements, tools and pots from the Neolithic age. Irrespective of the season, Summer or Winter, Srinagar breeds many tourist attractions. Srinagar attracts tourists throughout the year, thanks to its nice climate. Srinagar is well known across all tourists for the verdant houseboats. The largest lake Dal has the maximum number of houseboats and tourists visit here to enjoy the house boating. Winter in Srinagar is enchanting. the season is fantastic with snow covered mountains, natural beauties and cool weather.Many tourists visit during the winter season just to enjoy the "winter". Summer is beautiful here with many attractions and activities, like Shikara Ride, visit to Gardens and Monuments.Summer is verdant with green and beautiful scenaries and gardens, springling lakes and other attractions. Sight seeing in Srinagar is the greatest attraction to the visitors. Mughal Gardens, Hazaratbal Mosque and other lakeside views are some of the wonderful places to visit. Shikara, the houseboats, can be used in Jhelum River to move around the picturesque valleys in the backdrop of Himalayan range hillocks. Srinagar is a paradise for tourists; enumerable tourist attraction in and around the cool city makes the options very difficult. Each attraction is unique in its flora and fauna. The Mughal Gardens, built by the by the Mughal rulers enriches the beauty of the city. Other major attractions of Srinagar are superb resorts, handcrafted souvenirs and water sports activities. The cool atmosphere in the city is always enchanting. Ancient and historical Mosques are some of the religious attractions in Srinagar. Must See/Do: Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Dal Lake, Hari Parbat FortHistoryThe history of Srinagar goes back to 3rd century B.C., when it was part of the Mauryan Empire. King Asoka is known to have introduces Buddhism to this part of the country and thus, Srinagar became a hot seat of Buddhism. The city came under the ruling of the Kushans in the 1st century. And further fell into the hands of the Huns in the 6th century. The city is said to have witnessed the heights of trepidation during the reigns of Mihirkula of the Huns dynasty. Before the city came under the rule of the Mughals in the 14th century, Buddhists and Hindu kings ruled there. Akbar tried to gain control of the city after tricking the then ruling King Yusuf Shah Chuk and was successful in establishing the Mughal Empire in Srinagar along with various parts of the Kashmir alley. After the downfall of Aurangzeb in 1707, the city went under the control of the Pashtun tribes and the Durrani Empire, who ruled here for many decades. In the year 1814 Raja Ranjit Singh conquered the city marking the onset of the Sikh rule in Kashmir. In 1846, British signed a peace treaty with the Sikhs and established Gulab Singh as the independent ruler of Srinagar. It remained so till independence after which the government of India took Srinagar under its administration. However, Kashmir valley has remained a subject of conflict between India and Pakistan. Various tribes like Pashtun, gained power and tried to capture the city. However, Indian Army was bale to restore the city to its ground. A covenant was signed between Hari Singh (then ruler of Srinagar) and Government of India declaring Srinagar to be a part of Indian Republic. HotelsYou can find 96 hotels in Srinagar under following categories:
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How would the weather in Srinagar between 1-15 september, will it be safe to be there with children-1yrs old Thanks
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i want know d temp. of srinagar (26 june to 1 july)
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