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Archaeologically very important place in Srinagar, Burzahom is in the northwest of beautiful Shalimar Gardens. Lying on the cradle of an ancient lake that is dried up now, Burzahom stands ...
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Archaeologically very important place in Srinagar, Burzahom is in the northwest of beautiful Shalimar Gardens. Lying on the cradle of an ancient lake that is dried up now, Burzahom stands for 'place of birch' in local language and has the legacy of the first Neolithic site to be exposed in Jammu and Kashmir.
This excavation site brought out many valuable ancient artifacts supposed to be old more than 5000 years. The archaeologically important materials collected include arrowheads, animal skeletons, implements, tools and pots from the Neolithic age.
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Gardens
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Chashm-e-Shahi Garden, founded in 1632 with a length of 108 meters and breadth of 38 meters, is a small beautiful garden, the smallest among the famous Mughal gardens. This garden, ...
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Chashm-e-Shahi Garden, founded in 1632 with a length of 108 meters and breadth of 38 meters, is a small beautiful garden, the smallest among the famous Mughal gardens. This garden, also known as Royal Spring, is located nearby the Nehru Memorial Park in Srinagar.
The garden is established in three sections - an aqueduct, fountains, and waterfalls located along the middle. Different varieties of beautiful fragrant flowers and many kinds of fruits, some rare, are the attraction to this garden.
It is believed that the fresh water spring in the garden has medicinal value. The place provides the splendid views of the enchanting greenery of mountain ranges and panoramic beauty of Dal Lake.
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Chatti Padshahi Gurudwara is placed very close to the Kathi Darwaza, the main entrance of Hari Parbat Fort at Rainawari in Srinagar. This is the most important Gurudwara built by ...
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Chatti Padshahi Gurudwara is placed very close to the Kathi Darwaza, the main entrance of Hari Parbat Fort at Rainawari in Srinagar. This is the most important Gurudwara built by the sixth guru of Sikhs.
The Gurudwaras are constructed on the places where he halted during his occasional travels through Kashmir to promote Sikh culture, ideas and beliefs. It is assumed that the Guru was disclosing the sermons staying at these places. Sikh community considers this place as very sacred and they often visit here to offer prayers.
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Beaches, Lakes & Falls
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Dal Lake, most populated tourist attraction in Srinagar, is renowned for its house boats and Shikaras. Dal Lake appeared and still continues to appear as a subject matter of many ...
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Dal Lake, most populated tourist attraction in Srinagar, is renowned for its house boats and Shikaras. Dal Lake appeared and still continues to appear as a subject matter of many poems and articles.
The wonderful scenic lake extending an area of 26 square meters has been partitioned in to four areas by four causeways. Western part of the lake is enchanting with many Islands attracting tourists with its serenity and solitude.
The lake is a hub for many water sports including water surfing, swimming, Shikara riding, kayaking, house boating, angling and canoeing. Adventurous tourists as well as the tourists looking for cool, natural secluded atmosphere can venture to this natural wonder.
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One mosque that is relatively free of external disturbance is the Dastgir Sahib dargah situated in Srinagar in the Kashmir Valley. Communal harmony and syncretism are the features of this ...
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One mosque that is relatively free of external disturbance is the Dastgir Sahib dargah situated in Srinagar in the Kashmir Valley. Communal harmony and syncretism are the features of this mosque for many centuries.
This mosque is very special, adorned with colorful panels that are carved intricately and to wrench down the Aytal Kursi, by the devotees, which hang at the door. Stories of any number of families, their hopes and sufferings stand alone brighter by the fuchsia and blue flower patterns and the colorful threads tied to the wooden ledge. This is an attractive shrine, for both the believers and mere tourists.
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Gardens
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Built by Mughal Emperor Jehangir in 1616 to display his love to his beautiful wife Nur Jahan, the Char Minar garden offers amazing view of the surroundings, flowers, lakes and ...
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Built by Mughal Emperor Jehangir in 1616 to display his love to his beautiful wife Nur Jahan, the Char Minar garden offers amazing view of the surroundings, flowers, lakes and shallow terraces. The Shalimar Mughal Gardens, a very well known garden of love, consisting of four terraces, is made such that going up one above the other. The top terrace, the imposing garden, was reserved for the Mughal Emperor and the royal ladies of the court.
There is also a stream wrinkled with fantastically polished stones in the middle of the Garden. The Shalimar garden demonstrates the imaginative and flourishing designing of beautiful places, which includes the channeling of a stream in the midst of the Garden. No tourist can miss this garden while visiting Srinagar.
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To the West of the Dal Lake, on the mount of famous and natural wonder Hari Parbat, an ancient Mughal Fort known as Hari Parbat Fort is located. This historical ...
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To the West of the Dal Lake, on the mount of famous and natural wonder Hari Parbat, an ancient Mughal Fort known as Hari Parbat Fort is located. This historical fort is assumed to be built during the 18th century by an Afghan Governer, Atta Mohammad Khan. A long stretch of walls is seen around the hill and was constructed in 1590 by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar.
Archaeological department is maintaining this fort and is an attractive historical monument of Srinagar. State Archaeological Department issues the required permission to visit the fort. Other attractions nearby are Lalmandi Square and Sharika Devi Temple.
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Gardens
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Harwan Garden, an impressive and large, is an admired picnic spot in Srinagar. A canal, beautifully bordered with chinar trees and blossoming flower beds, starting from a lake just behind ...
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Harwan Garden, an impressive and large, is an admired picnic spot in Srinagar. A canal, beautifully bordered with chinar trees and blossoming flower beds, starting from a lake just behind the garden, flows through the middle of the garden.
The major draw of the Harwan garden is its natural loveliness and charm. Lusting with greenery in the backdrop of snowy environment, this garden has big green grass lawns and attracts visitors virtually towards this place. A perfect place for picnics and excursions, Harwan is the ideal place for natures walk. It is the gateway to Dachi Gam Wildlife sanctuary and a beginning point of a Mahadev Mountain trek.
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A shrine known by different name, such as Dargah Sharif, Assar-e-Sharif and Madinat-Us-Sani, Hazratbal Mosque is placed on the banks of the majestic Dal Lake in its western side and ...
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A shrine known by different name, such as Dargah Sharif, Assar-e-Sharif and Madinat-Us-Sani, Hazratbal Mosque is placed on the banks of the majestic Dal Lake in its western side and is considered as one of the most important shrine of Muslims. With the impressive Nishat Bagh in the opposite, this enchanting white marble mosque offers a verdant look of the Lake in the back drop of scenic mountains.
The visitors have the opportunity of an amazing view of the reflection of this Mosque, one and only one domed shrine in Srinagar, in the lake with lots of illuminations and greenish picturesque mountains in the back.
The mosque, a combination of Kashmiri and Mughal styles of architecture, has a historical significance from 17th century onwards. The distinctiveness of the Hazratbal Mosque is that it enshrines the sacred hair (Moi-e-Muqaddas) of the prophet Muhammad, which is shown to public only on special occasions. Friday prayers are routine.
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An ancient mosque, many times destroyed and restored over the centuries, Jama Masjid is a monument of the wonderful Islamic architecture. The present mosque, an impressive building without any topped ...
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An ancient mosque, many times destroyed and restored over the centuries, Jama Masjid is a monument of the wonderful Islamic architecture. The present mosque, an impressive building without any topped dome, was built in 1674. The Jama Masjid has four spires tower which is visible above the rooflines. The mosque’s main attractions are the prayer halls, which are covered by numerous pillars, around 370 in number; each one is made of single piece of deodar trunk.
The compound is constructed in the style of a Mughal Garden, with by two wide paths. This is really an amusing place to visit, for those religious visitors the Jama Masjid offers solitude.
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An inspirational religious place, one that no visitor can miss during the visit in Srinagar, Jyeshtheshvara Temple has many myths associated with it. One of them relates the temple to ...
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An inspirational religious place, one that no visitor can miss during the visit in Srinagar, Jyeshtheshvara Temple has many myths associated with it. One of them relates the temple to the Pandavas in the 5th century, another gives the credit to King Gopaditya built during 6th century and a third claim is that it was Ashoka’s ‘son’ Jaluka who first built this temple.
Later King Lalitaditya renovated the existing shrine in the 8th century and much remodeling has been done on it further. This is an ancient place to understand the style of architecture and erstwhile culture and heritage.
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The Hari Parbat or the Mughal Fort, located on the banks of the world renowned Dal Lake, has two gates known as Kathi Darwaza and Sangin Darwaza. The Kathi Darwaza, ...
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The Hari Parbat or the Mughal Fort, located on the banks of the world renowned Dal Lake, has two gates known as Kathi Darwaza and Sangin Darwaza. The Kathi Darwaza, assumed to be the main entrance of the Hari Parbat Fort, is a very simple structure with a domed chamber in the center and two recesses in the sides.
Kathi Darwaza has some Persian commemorative inscriptions in the walls and ceilings. These inscriptions point light to the Persian beliefs and culture. The beautiful external decorations include arched and rectangular panels and two good-looking medallions, on the spandrels of the simple arch.
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Khanqah of Khwaja Moinuddin Naqsbandi, also known as Naqshband Shrine, is a renowned shrine located in the heart of Srinagar. This is a very important Muslim religious attraction. This mosque ...
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Khanqah of Khwaja Moinuddin Naqsbandi, also known as Naqshband Shrine, is a renowned shrine located in the heart of Srinagar. This is a very important Muslim religious attraction. This mosque is famed for the fact that the sacred hair (Moi-e-Muqaddas) of the Prophet Mohammed was kept initially here in this holy place, before moving it to the Hazratbal Mosque.
This shrine, built during the time of Shah Jahan, receives lot of attractions for the astonishing khatamband ceilings including archaeologically important inscriptions with ancient architectural beauty.
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Khanqah-e-Moulla, also called the shrine of Shah-e-Hamdan, is constructed on the beautiful sandy banks of the Jhelum river in Srinagar. Sultan Sikander built this around 1400 AD in honor of ...
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Khanqah-e-Moulla, also called the shrine of Shah-e-Hamdan, is constructed on the beautiful sandy banks of the Jhelum river in Srinagar. Sultan Sikander built this around 1400 AD in honor of Mir Syed Ali Hamdani, the Muslim saint who popularized Islam in Kashmir.
Devotees throng to this shrine on the sixth day of Dul-Haj, as per Islamic Lunar calendar Dul-Haj is the last month, the death anniversary of Mir Syed Ali Hamdani. The shrine bears a wooden structure with marvelously carved roof space and hanging bells. The interior of the mosque is richly carved with ancient religious sermons and historical inscriptions.
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One of the most sacred shrines in Kashmir, Makhdoom Sahib Shrine is located on the southern side of Hari Parbat Hill in Srinagar. This double storied mosque, in the name ...
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One of the most sacred shrines in Kashmir, Makhdoom Sahib Shrine is located on the southern side of Hari Parbat Hill in Srinagar. This double storied mosque, in the name of the Sufi saint Makhdoom Sahib or Hazrat Sultan, placed below the attractive Mughal Fort alias the Hari Parbat Fort, is a structure with many pillars and is a rare example of Mughal architectural style.
This mosque brings out the ancient culture and archaeological values in the Mughal period. Hazrat Sultan is believed to have divine powers and many devotees visit here irrespective of the religion. This shrine is visited by people with all faiths and is open throughout the year.
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The masjid of Akhund Mulla or Akhoon Mulla is considered as the mosque within a mosque, as the main sanctuary is a separate and detached building, placed within a courtyard ...
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The masjid of Akhund Mulla or Akhoon Mulla is considered as the mosque within a mosque, as the main sanctuary is a separate and detached building, placed within a courtyard surrounding the mosque.
The little mosque built by Dara Shikoh in attractive glossy grey limestone, son of Shah Jahan to honor his tutor Akhun Mulla Shah is located below the Makhdum Sahib mosque. The stone lotus erected over the podium is the only model of its type existing in Kashmir and has an inscription dated back to 1649. The main feature of the mosque is the specially constructed prayer chamber.
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Gardens
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Mughal Gardens, as the name suggests, built in the Mughal period is a marvel located in Srinagar. These gardens are the major attractions of the tourists to Jammu and Kashmir. ...
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Mughal Gardens, as the name suggests, built in the Mughal period is a marvel located in Srinagar. These gardens are the major attractions of the tourists to Jammu and Kashmir. These gardens are the nice example of the Mughal style of constructing attractive places.
The name Mughal Gardens is given for the combination of three renowned gardens namely the Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Gardens and Chashmashahi. These gardens are tourists’ paradise and are beautifully decorated with bright flowerbeds, terraced lawns and well maintained cascading fountains. No tourist can miss these three nice marvelous gardens.
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Beaches, Lakes & Falls
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Nagin Lake, with its name derived out of the name of the trees surrounding the lake, is popular as the 'Jewel in the Ring’ and is considered as one of ...
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Nagin Lake, with its name derived out of the name of the trees surrounding the lake, is popular as the 'Jewel in the Ring’ and is considered as one of the impressive lakes in Srinagar. This is a small lake looking pretty in deep blue. This lake is separated from the Dal lake by a thin causeway and is an exciting tourist spot with number of houseboats dwindling in the calm water.
Nagin is a perfect place to go for swimming as it is less crowded and deeper. Water Skiing is another water sports one can venture out in this lake, skiing facilities and fiberglass sailing boats are available for hire.
The best time to visit this lake is during June to August.
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One of the beautiful Mughal Gardens, Nasim bagh is constructed in 1586 AD by Great Mughal Emperor Akbar. This garden serves as a brilliant example of natural beauty merged with ...
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One of the beautiful Mughal Gardens, Nasim bagh is constructed in 1586 AD by Great Mughal Emperor Akbar. This garden serves as a brilliant example of natural beauty merged with the man made marvelous designs. This is the oldest Mughal garden and has camping facilities in the enchanting lawns of the Gardens.
Visitors can spent their holidays here under the nature’s gifts and in seclusion, away from the day to day stress and strains. It is most sought tourist spot and the garden provides a marvelous panoramic view of the Dal Lake.
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Nishat Bagh, the marvelous gardens designed by Asaf Khan, Nur Jahan's brother, was set up in 1633 and are among the largest of the Mughal Gardens. The garden with rare ...
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Nishat Bagh, the marvelous gardens designed by Asaf Khan, Nur Jahan's brother, was set up in 1633 and are among the largest of the Mughal Gardens. The garden with rare species of flowered plants and nature’s beautiful artifacts is really amazing.
This garden is placed on the banks of the beautiful Dal Lake in the backdrop of amazing the Zabarwan hills, with many numbers of terraces, flower beds, fountains and enchanting impressive lawns. Magnificent view of the Dal Lake is the greatest attraction of this garden.
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Historical
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Pari Mahal means House of the Fairies also known as Quntilon, is a historic monument placed above the beautiful Chashma Shahi Gardens near Srinagar. Ancient old monument brings out the ...
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Pari Mahal means House of the Fairies also known as Quntilon, is a historic monument placed above the beautiful Chashma Shahi Gardens near Srinagar. Ancient old monument brings out the architectural brilliance of the foregone age. A well-laid spacious garden surrounds this house, which was once a Buddhist monastery and later served as a school of astrology promoted by the eldest son of Shah Jahan, Dara Shikoh.
The garden, in the lawn of Pari Mhal with a small spring in the middle, has blossomed by beautiful flowers and bears various kinds of fruit. This garden also overlooks the picturesque Dal Lake.
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Enthusiastic archaeologists and historians are welcomed to this mosque. Pathar Masjid, the biggest surviving Mughal structure in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, is located across the Jhelum river and ...
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Enthusiastic archaeologists and historians are welcomed to this mosque. Pathar Masjid, the biggest surviving Mughal structure in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, is located across the Jhelum river and faces the Shah Hamdan mosque. The mosque, built by Noor Jahan in 1623 AD, consists of nine arches in the style of horizontal construction.
It is believed that the construction was supervised by the renowned architect and a known Mughal historian Malik Hyder Chaudhary. The masjid is in ruins, but visitors can get the blessed feeling of devotion. This is good place to have a closer look at the Mughal architectural styles.
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Rainawari is the holy place where the most important gurudwara in Srinagar is situated. The Gurudwara is built by the sixth guru of Sikhism who traveled through Kashmir. The guru ...
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Rainawari is the holy place where the most important gurudwara in Srinagar is situated. The Gurudwara is built by the sixth guru of Sikhism who traveled through Kashmir. The guru halted in this place and a gurudwara, known as Chatti Padshahi Gurudwara was constructed.
Rainawari has historical and religious importance. This place has all the beauty of any other place in Srinagar, ranging from picturesque surroundings, cool and nice weather and calm, quiet environment. Visitors can mix up with locals and have a close look at their lifestyle and culture.
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Rozabal Shrine, located in Khanyar Srinagar, has the distinction of being claimed by Muslims as well as Christians. While Muslims believe that Rozabal shrine is the tomb of a Muslim ...
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Rozabal Shrine, located in Khanyar Srinagar, has the distinction of being claimed by Muslims as well as Christians. While Muslims believe that Rozabal shrine is the tomb of a Muslim saint known as Yuza Asaf, many researchers bet that it encloses the holy body of Jesus Christ. Ziarati Hazrati Youza Asouph, another name of Rozabal in the Khanyar area, is hence under the controversy.
This spot has been made very much known by the recent claims in books saying that Jesus Lived in India until the age of 100 and buried here in Rozabal shrine. This is indeed a very attractive religious place whether belonging to Christians or Muslims.
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Apart from the Kathi Darwaza, Hari Prabat Fort has a second entrance names Sangin Darwaza. This entrance does not have any inscriptions where Kathi Darwaza has Persian inscriptions at the ...
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Apart from the Kathi Darwaza, Hari Prabat Fort has a second entrance names Sangin Darwaza. This entrance does not have any inscriptions where Kathi Darwaza has Persian inscriptions at the entrance. These are structural evidence of Mughal invasion in the valley, mainly built by brick or stone masonry.
The two Darwazas, Sangin Darwaza and Kathi Darwaza, and the shrine of Akhun Mulla Shah are worth enough to have a visit. Most of the tourists visit here to have a close look at the architectural style during Mughal period.
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Welcome to the most beautiful Garden in Srinagar, renowned as the monument of love. The Shalimar Garden, constructed by great Emperor Jahangir in 1616 for his beloved beautiful wife Nurjahan, ...
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Welcome to the most beautiful Garden in Srinagar, renowned as the monument of love. The Shalimar Garden, constructed by great Emperor Jahangir in 1616 for his beloved beautiful wife Nurjahan, “Light of the world�, has four terraces and draws water through a canal from Harwan with imposing fountains. The highest terrace called as “Abode of Love� was reserved for the king and the royal ladies.
The garden is illuminated by colorful electric lights which add to the charm of the place. There is a big tank around which nearly 150 fountains amaze the tourist with their display. Don’t miss this garden while visiting Srinagar. Many newly wedded couples visit this garden and spent their spare time in memory of the abode of love.
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Shankaracharya Temple, assumed to be built by Jaluka, the son of Emperor Ashoka around 200 BC, is an ancient shrine located on the mount Shankaracharya Hill (Takht-e-Suleiman) in Srinagar. This ...
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Shankaracharya Temple, assumed to be built by Jaluka, the son of Emperor Ashoka around 200 BC, is an ancient shrine located on the mount Shankaracharya Hill (Takht-e-Suleiman) in Srinagar. This site, situated at a height of about 1100 feet above the city, is believed to be a sacred one and offers splendid view of the down valley and the snowy mountains of the Pir Panjal range. Local folks tell a story that saint Shankaracharya spent some of his time at this site during his visit to Kashmir to revitalize Sanatan Dharma.
Shankaracharya Temple, constructed on an elevated octagonal plane, can be reached through a flight of steps bounded by side-walls. The inner sanctum adorns a modern ceiling and many inscriptions in Persian.
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If you like to have some fun and adventure while touring Srinagar, opt for a Shikara ride. Srinagar attracts many tourists with one important reason, the renowned Shikara rides, especially ...
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If you like to have some fun and adventure while touring Srinagar, opt for a Shikara ride. Srinagar attracts many tourists with one important reason, the renowned Shikara rides, especially in enchanting Dal Lake. This is marvelous, enjoyable and unforgettable.
Many Shikara circuits are available which suit any tourist. Don't forget to capture the superb beauty around the Lake by taking relaxed holidays on a Shikara in one of the circuit from Nehru Park past Hazratbal, Nagin, Rainawari and back.
The cost is reasonable, a ride to Char Minar and back on Dal Lake costs about Rs 300/- for four people.
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Art & Museum
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Pratap Singh Museum, erstwhile summer palace of Kashmir Kings, is a historically important museum in Srinagar established in 1898. The museum has valuable ancient terracotta heads of 3rd century from ...
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Pratap Singh Museum, erstwhile summer palace of Kashmir Kings, is a historically important museum in Srinagar established in 1898. The museum has valuable ancient terracotta heads of 3rd century from the Buddhist site at Ushkur and molded terracotta plaques of 4th and 5th century from Harwan. These attract many to this museum.
An ancient brass model of Lokeshvara, copper image of Lord Buddha in 5th century Gandhara-style and the green stone structures of Lord Vishnu pretty sitting on Garuda are added attractions here.
Other items displayed here include shawls, arms and armory, paintings, ancient coins and Ladakhi handicrafts. This is praise worthy museum to visit.
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Tomb of Madin Sahib, one of the most attractive tombs in Srinagar, was constructed in memory of the saint Madin Sahib and is situated to the north of the Madin ...
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Tomb of Madin Sahib, one of the most attractive tombs in Srinagar, was constructed in memory of the saint Madin Sahib and is situated to the north of the Madin Sahib mosque at Zadibal. The exterior of the walls is ornamented with glossy tiles, an attractive style of architecture of Kashmir in the 15th century.
There are many inscriptions on the walls and lintel of the mosque, highlighting its period of construction and religiously important sermons. A carving showing a beast with the body of a leopard is adorned at the entrance. The tile work seen usually on masonry buildings in Kashmir is visible in the archway jambs. The tomb is attracts many devotees of Madin Sahib.
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Beaches, Lakes & Falls
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Wullar Lake, the largest fresh-water lake in India, is serving as a natural reservoir by drawing the excess water from the River Jhelum. Remains of a wonderful island built by ...
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Wullar Lake, the largest fresh-water lake in India, is serving as a natural reservoir by drawing the excess water from the River Jhelum. Remains of a wonderful island built by King Zain-ul-abidin are seen in the midst of the lake. This lake, unexplored and untamed by any reason, is home for many bird species.
This is a most sought tourist destination. Many streams, Pohru, Harbuji, Erin and the Aarah, flow into the vastness of Wullar Lake. Tour to the scenic beautiful Wullar Lake is a memorable experience. One can visit the nearby Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, which itself is a tourist destination.
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