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Best time to visit: The best time to visit Srinagar is during summers between April and June. Heavy woolens are required in Srinagar.
STD Code: 0194
Population: 9,00,000
Weather: In Summer: 29.5° C (Max) 10.6° C (Min)
In winter 7.3° C (Max) -1.9° C (Min)
Rainfall: 52.9 cm
About Srinagar
Srinagar is the summer capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and is the pride of the beautiful valley of Kashmir. Srinagar is famous for its lakes and the charming rows of houseboats floating on them. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dry fruits. Srinagar is located in the western part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, in the northern region of India. It is located in the Kashmir valley. River Jhelum passes through Srinagar city. Srinagar is 876 km north of Delhi. It is rightly called the Pride of the Kashmir Valley.
Tourist Places
Hazratbal On the shores of dal lake, this mosque houses one of the holiest muslim relics-a hair of prophet mohammed. the holy relic was brought to kashmir ...more
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Private cars are available for local travel and excursions to adjoining areas. All rented cars are chauffeur driven. Self-driven vehicles are not available. Shikaras (boats) are used for tours on the Jhelum and in the Dal Lake.
How to reach
By Air: Srinagar is well connected by air with Delhi. There is a daily flight to Delhi via Jammu by Indian airlines. There are weekly flights operated by Indian Airlines for Leh from Srinagar.
By Rail: Srinagar does not have a railway station and the nearest railhead is Jammu Tawi, which is 305 km from Srinagar.
By Road: Srinagar is well connected by road to important places like Chandigarh (630 km), Delhi (876 km), Jammu (298 km), Leh, Kargil, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam. touristplacesinindia can arrange for you all types of land transport for your comfortable journey in Srinagar and throughout the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
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