| Srinagar |
 Srinagar general info |
| Area |
238 sq. km. |
| Altitude |
1585 mts. |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 29.0ºC, Min 10.0ºC.
Winter : Max 15.0ºC, Min -2.0ºC. |
| Rainfall |
658 mm average yearly. |
| Languages |
Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, English |
| Best time to visit |
Round the year |
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Srinagar is the summer capital of Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Srinagar with its lakes and gardens has been the start of one of the most fascinating experiences of nature's myriad glories. framed by the picturesque backdrop of snow-capped peaks, with the deep blue of lakes and waterways, Srinagar truly is the gateway to paradise. And when you step in through this gateway, a grand welcome awaits you. Srinagar has a long history dating back at least to the 3rd century BC. The city was then a part of the Maurya Empire, one of the largest empires of the Indian subcontinent.
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| How to get there |
 Air |
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Srinagar airport is 14 kms from the city.Indian Airlines operate regular daily flights to Srinagar from Delhi, Mumbai and Jammu. Jet Airways also operate daily flights to Srinagar from Delhi as well as Jammu. |
| Rail |
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The Jammu Tawi railway station is the nearest to Srinagar at a distance of 305 km. |
| Road |
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Srinagar is well connected by road to important places like Chandigarh (630 km), Delhi (876 km), Jammu (298 km), Leh, Kargil, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam. |
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Srinagar hotels |
| Hotels in Srinagar |
| Centaur Lake view |
Grand Mumtaz |
Gurkha House Boats |
| Mahjong Group of Houseboats |
Lalit Grand Palace |
Mahjong Dal Lake |
| Mahjong Nagin Lake |
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| Srinagar sightseeing |
| Dal Lake |
Nagin Lake |
Mughal Gardens |
| Hazaratbal Mosque |
Shankaracharya Hill |
Hari Parbat Fort |
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