Hazratbal Mosque

This beautiful mosque is across the Dal from Shalimar. It ia made up of white marble in the shape of dome and a miniature. It is the repository of a single hair of the Prophet Mohammed, exhibited to the public on certain days of the year.

Tomb of Zain-ul-Abidin

The tomb of King Zain-ul-Abidin is back on the east bank between the Zaina Kadal and Ali Kadal bridges. The tomb shows a clear Persian influence in it's domed construction and glazed tiles as it was built on the foundation of an earlier temple.

Jami Masjid in Srinagar

The mosque was constructed by Sultan Sikander in 1385. It is ome of the most important mosque made up of an impressive wooden structure and noticeable for more than 300 soaring pillars. The masjid is a square building with a height of 117 metres on each side and topped by four minars in the centre ...

Hari Parbat Fort

Built during the reign of Akbar, this Mughal fort lies to the west of the Dal Lake and based on top of the Sharika Hill. It consists of a type of basaltic rock favourable to the growth of almond trees. The Hari Parbat Hill occupies more or less a central position in the valley. The whole of the hill...

Shankaracharya Temple

Shankaracharya Temple Jammu Kashmir A beautiful Shiva temple situated on a picturesque location on the Gopadari Hill on the South East of Srinagar. The name of the Temple is after the great philosopher Shankaracharya who visited the valley about ten centuries ago. The Temple is built on a high oct...

Overa-Aru Biosphere Reserve

Overa-Aru Biosphere Reserve

Location: 76-km Southeast Of Srinagar, Kashmir Region, J&K Coverage Area: 32-sq-kms Main Attraction: Musk Deer, Brown Bear, Leopard The Best Season to Visit : Prime viewing time for the upper areas is from May to August In the lower areas, for bird viewing the best ...

Amarnath Temple

Address: 141 Km. from Srinagar State: Jammu & Kashmir Location: North India Type of Construction: Ancient Type of Building: Temple Dedicated To: Lord Shiva Religion: Hinduism Importance: The Amarnath Cave was where Lord Shiva narrated the secret of Immortality Festival: Maha Shiv R...

Srinagar Hills

THE PRIDE OF KASHMIR VALLEY 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 fr...

Nagin Lake

Nagin Lake of Kashmir is an offshoot leading from the Dal Lake. The Nagin Lake is located to the east of the city, at the foothill of the mountain Zabarwan. On the edges of the Nageen Lake are a number of willow and poplar trees. The reflection of these tees in the water of the lake lends it a beaut...

Wular Lake

The tourist destination of Wular Lake lies at a distance of 60 kilometers from Srinagar, Kashmir. This lake draws water from the northern river, Jhelum. This lake is the largest fresh water lake in India. This lake has a width of 10 kilometers and it has a length of 24 kilometers. The shores of this...

Hazratbal Shrine

The Hazratbal Mosque an important Islamic shrine that is located in the village of Hazratbal that is located on the banks of the Dal Lake. During your tours to the historical monuments in Kashmir, India you must visit this shrine built of pure white marble. The shire is famous as it contains a stran...

Pratap Singh Museum

Type: Multi Purpose Year of Establishment: 1898 Holidays: Monday and other Gazetted Holidays Visiting Hours: Summer: 10:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.; winter: 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M Location: Lal Mandi Display Objects: Archaeological objects, paintings, decorative art, arms, models, Anthropologi...

Chatti Padshahi

The Chatti Padshahi in Srinagar is one of the famous Gurudwara which is not only one of the major tourist attractions of Srinagar but also an important place of worship for the Sikhs. Located in Rainawari in Srinagar this is an important site for the Sikh devotees who assemble here to offer their pr...

Jama Masjid in Srinagar

The Jama Masjid is a revered mosque, located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The main pilgrim destination for Muslims in Srinagar, Jama Masjid is located at Nowhatta, in the heart of the old city. Built by the Mughals, the mosque is greatly admired for its timber construction.

This mosque is beli...

Khir Bhawani Temple

The Khir Bhawani Temple in Srinagar is one of the important places of worship in Kashmir. The Khir Bhawani Temple is associated with Ragnya Devi and located in Tulamula in Srinagar. An important Hindu shrine, it is visited by a number of Hindu pilgrims on Jesht Ashtami when the annual festival is he...