Best places visiting in Srinagar 

1.Dal Lake

Dal Lake stands as a symbol of Kashmir tourism pride which constitutes the most notable destination within Srinagar. Family vacationers and honeymoon couples with solo travelers can find peace at Dal Lake which sits beneath glorious Pir Panjal and Mughal Gardens.

Film productions select Dal Lake as their prime shooting location because the scene includes beautiful pictures of gentle slopes and distant snowy mountain peaks together with peaceful shikaras and the elegant relaxed houseboats.

Visitor attractions at Dal Lake mainly consist of the covered Shikaras cruising through its surface. Tourists consider houseboat accommodations at Lake Dal the most desirable lodging option in Srinagar.

The pleasant environment of Dal Lake attracts both naturalists as tourists because its vast fish population includes Carp among other species. Visitors find the floating vegetable and flower market to be one of the significant sites worth seeing.

2. Tulip Garden 

Asian residents and visitors consider the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden the biggest tulip garden in Asia since it rests beneath Zabarwan Mountain. With its seven levels of garden beds the site displays 48 types of tulip flowers which appeal to both adults and children.

Apart from tulips the garden displays various flower species including daffodils hyacinths roses narcissus and ornamental plants. Romantic couples will find the water channel path through the terraces breathtaking since it provides an ideal spot for taking memorable photos.

During the spring season visitors flock to this main Srinagar tourist site occupying 30 hectares because the Tulip Festival occurs there. People from all travel backgrounds must visit this festival at this open-to-the-public event which displays both natural garden beauty and Kashmiri culture alongside handicrafts and food.

3.Pari Mahal

Tourists should visit Pari Mahal located within Zabarwan Mountain as one of the main attractions of Srinagar. The Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh resided at Pari Mahal during the 1600s thus it acquired its current name of Abode of Fairies. This site presents to visitors seven terraced gardens decorated by multiple plant species.

The Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh built the palace to function both as his home and to store books and use it later as an astronomical observatory for teaching students science. A bright light emanating from Pari Mahal illuminates the entire structure so that its reflection appears on Dal Lake during nighttime. Dara Sikoh installed this garden as a gift to his spiritual instructor Mullah Shah.

Best Time to Visit

Pari Mahal presents its optimal sightseeing conditions between April and October when visitors can enjoy pleasant weather throughout the season.

4.Shalimar Bagh

Shalimar Bagh marks its position alongside flawless Dal Lake while standing as the Kashmir valley’s biggest Mughal Garden thus earning itself recognition as a top Srinagar tourist attraction. The garden extended over 31 acres where Emperor Jahangir and his court used to spend their summers at this location. The house of love is another name for this beautiful work of art which maintained its original name as ‘Farah Baksh’ meaning delightful.

A serine environment emerges from the Shalimar Bagh thanks to the combination of Chinar tree forests with numerous flower varieties. A graceful water canal stretches from the middle of this garden which adds additional appeal to its ambiance.

The primary highlight of Shalimar Bagh consists of ‘Chini Khanas’. At night ‘Chini Khanas’ received their lighting from oil lamps producing a magical appearance. The historical ‘khanas’ now display flower pots as decorative additions although the nighttime illumination remains absent.

Best Time to Visit

People should visit Shalimar Bagh between May and October to enjoy the favorable weather conditions. During this era visitors can experience both the magnificent light and sound spectacle.

5.hashme Shahi

Chashme Shahi Garden earns its fame through its natural spring while belonging to the Mughal Gardens making it an essential stop for Srinagar visitors. Visitors at this Srinagar’s prime destination discover the attractive natural spring. The great female saint of Kashmir Rupa Bhawani uncovered the spring which later received its name from her family lineage and was previously known as ‘Chashme Sahibi’.

People flock to this location in Srinagar to sample the water from its spring based on folklore that it holds healing properties. Tourists should know the spring water stays cold during any time of the summer season peak.

Father of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned Chashme Shahi to his son Dara Shikoh through his governor Ali Mardan during 1632.