About Srinagar

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Srinagar - The Valley of Houseboats is the capital city of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The Mughals aptly called Kashmir and it was the peculiar beauty of the valley that attracted the Chinese, the Mughals and the British to it. It is the largest town in Kashmir and is unique because of the Dal, Nagin and Anchar lakes and the charming rows of houseboats floating on them.

Area:  105 sq Kms.

Best Time to Visit:  April - June.

Climate:  Summer is pleasant. However the winters are extremely cold and damp with a good deal of snow.

Main Languages:  Hindi, Urdu, Kashmiri and English.

Population:  7,25,000.

Temperature:  Summer - Max : 29.5^oC Min : 10.6^oC.
Winter - Max : 7.3^oC Min : 1.9^oC.