Srinagar - A Glittering Jewel in the Heaven of Earth

The glittering jewel Srinagar is the capital city of the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Jammu & Kashmir is also referred to as the Heaven on Earth.

The capital city is located on the banks of Jhelum River, which is a tributary of Indus River. The city is famous for its pristine beauty, lakes and houseboats. Srinagar is a popular tourist destination in India because of dry fruits, art & handicraft, delicious cuisine, floating markets, fabulous shikaras, snow capped mountains, lush green pine deodar and chinar jungles, monuments, trekking for adventure lovers etc. Gulmarg has the highest Golf Course of the world. Today Srinagar is one of the best and must visit tourist destination for paragliding, river rafting, skiing, fishing, golfing and trekking. A visit to Srinagar is a dip in the pool of multifaceted culture, craft and cuisine. A great tourist destination to splurge, relax and over look the great Himalayas, placid lakes and pristine natural beauty. http://www.rajasthantours.net/tourist-destinations.html Getting In: Srinagar is a famous tourist destination not only for Indians but for the people across the world. Every year thousands of visitors come to visit Srinagar from all over the world. Being a famous tourist attraction Srinagar is well connected and is easily accessible Air, Rail and Road. * By Air: Srinagar has a domestic airport which is frequented by almost all the domestic carriers from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata etc. * By Rail: Srinagar doesn’t have a railway station in the city; the nearest railway station is in Jammu which is very well connected with the major cities of India. * By Road: The state has a very good network of roads that connect all the major cities of North India to Srinagar and other cities of Jammu & Kashmir. The best time to visit Srinagar is between March to October. In this period the weather conditions are pleasant and best to visit. This period covers three main seasons of the valley i.e. Spring (March-April-Early May), Summers (Late May-June-July-August) and Autumn (September-October-November). In the months from December to February its chilling cold and the entire Jammu Kashmir Valley is covered with a snow blanket. There are a few government operated hotels in the city but most of the hotels are operated by private owners. There are a few heritage hotels to splurge in luxury. Apart from these five star, four star and three star hotels, the best option for accommodation would be the houseboats which are known as Shikaras. Staying in these Shikaras will surely be an experience to cherish life long. http://www.rajasthantours.net/pushkar.html Along the banks of Dal lake you’ll find various cafes and restaurants wherein you can sip Kahwah (Green tea) specialty of Kashmir, taste the locale cuisine or can also opt for other India, Chinese and continental food. Must have dishes: * Rogan-gosht (meat cooked in red gravy) * Gushtaba (soft meat balls cooked in natural yoghurt) * Tabakmaaz (deep fried ribs of a lamb) * Kanti (small chunks of meat cooked with a lot of onions) * Seekh-tuji (marinated meat pieces which are freshly barbecued and eaten with chutney) * Tilli or Tekh (grilled mutton) Drinks: * Kahwah (traditional green tea recipe from Kashmir) the main ingredients of the tea are green tea leaves with saffron strands, cinnamon bark and cardamom pods. The tea is served with crushed nuts (almonds and walnut) and sugar or honey. * Namkeen Chai or Nun Chai (It is pink in color and is also called Pink Tea) The main ingredients are black tea, various spices, salt, bicarbonate of soda and cardamom. Shankaracharya Temple: The Shankaracharya temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the oldest Hindu shrine in Jammu and Kashmir. Located at a hill top, the temple is a protected area and no cameras or cell phones are allowed to take with. Culture Holidays India Pvt. Ltd. http://www.rajasthantours.net/ +91 - 11 - 45 08 08 08 +91 - 11 - 41546745/746