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Holidays in Srinagar
A sightseeing trip of Srinagar encompasses some exotic destinations like the Valley of Kashmir, The Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens, and Temple of Shankaracharya.The captivating Valley of Kashmir is nothing short of a paradise on earth and large number of tourists for holidays in Srinagar .Located at the to the east end of Srinagar, the Dal Lake comprises of a sequence of lagoons, encompassing the well renowned Nagin Lake. A boat ride through the Lake provides panoramic views of the town and the city centre and make your holiday in Srinagar an enjoying experience. . Kashmir had been the very well liked haunt of the Mughal emperors who liked a reprieve from the scorching summer heat of the plains. The marvellous Mughal Gardens they constructed in Kashmir symbolize their love for the city. These well prepared out flower beds are distinguished by fountains, waterfalls and new water jumps and some bizarre diversity of flowers. The Mughal Emperors were also keen to Srinagar holiday tour.The Mughal Gardens are an augmentation of numerous flower beds and reserves famous amidst them being the Shalimar, NiCad and Chashmashahi gardens.

Srinagar is a shopper's paradise as it boasts a broad kind of handicrafts for serious shoppers. There is large attractiveness in  Kashmiri  artefacts encompassing papier mache, lacquered and painted  in floral designs; timber carvings and screens; fine carpets in usual oriental designs; silks and timber shawls embroidered  in customary paisley and  crewel work. One can even discover the Government Arts Emporium which showcases handicrafts made by artisans from all over the state while on Srinagar holidays.

The best time to visit Srinagar is throughout summers between April and June.  It is suggested that visitors carry hefty woollens if planning to visit Srinagar . Srinagar is well
connected by air to Delhi as there are daily flights between Delhi and Jammu operated by Indian airlines. In addition to this there are also weekly flights from Leh to Srinagar . The nearest railway station ( Jammu tawi) is 305 kms from Srinagar . Srinagar is well connected by road to significant locations like Chandigarh (630km), Delhi (876 km), Jammu (298Km) and other towns like Leh, Kargil, Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam. Make your holiday in Srinagar life long experience.