Shalimar Bagh : Situated in front of the Dal Lake, it is one of the Mughal Gardens built by Jahangir
Hazratbal Mosque: The beautiful white architecture of the mosque is visually stunning with the Mosque also located next to a bustling market where you can find some amazing Kashmiri delicacies.
Nehru Garden: Run by the department of Floriculture , the garden is a highly frequented spot in the city and has a few shops run by the State Tourism Department. The beverage shop here is known to serve a popular Kashmiri beverage known as Kahwa.
Chashmashahi: Another well known Mughal Garden which is well visited in the city by travellers.
Some of the most famous activities that you can indulge yourself in Srinagar include:
Paragliding: If you are in for a Bird's eye view of the amazing landscape ,then paragliding is just the thing to do. It is also of the most well known activities in the region.
Trekking: A very popular thing to do in Kashmir where you can embark on Himalayan Treks which are arranged by many trekking agencies authorised by the State Tourism Department. The ideal thing to do if you are in for some adventure and want to see the beauty of the landscape.
Shikhara Rides: Highly popular rides in the Dal Lake which give you a wonderful view of the city and also the beautiful mountains and peaks that fold around the region.
Most of the restaurants offer some of the most revered and delicious ,authentic Kashmiri Cuisine. Some of the best among the lot include :
Ahdoos: Among the oldest and most famous in Srinagar. Well known for it's exclusive Kashmiri cuisine and quick service.
The Chinar: A wonderful restaurant overlooking the valley. Though slightly on the expensive side ,the place serves excellent Indian as well as Continental cuisine.
Mughal Durbar: Decorated with fine Mughal style paintings and sculptures and serving an amazing menu of authentic Kashmiri as well as other North Indian delicacies, the place is an absolute must-visit for travellers.
Lhasa Restaurant: The restaurant's architectural design bears the signatures of an artistic Buddhist influence and is well styled in the form of cosy garden with a low ceiling . Excellent for Oriental as well as Continental cuisine, the place ranks among the best in Srinagar.
Srinagar is known to be a shopper's paradise with many shops in and around the city selling authentic Kashmiri handicrafts , handlooms and other articles and souvenirs . Some of the shopping places and items you can look for include:
Cashmere Shawls
Kashmir Shawl Museum
Government Emporium
Garments
Local handicrafts & handlooms
Carpets
Language: Kashmiri , Urdu , Hindi and English
Climate: Summers are characterised by slightly warm days and cooler nights with tourism at it's peak. Winters are known to get really cold with moderate to heavy snowfall and temperatures dipping below freezing point. Rainfall is heavy when the state experiences during the period July to September.
Currency: Indian Rupee
Trivia: Srinagar was known to be part of the Mauryan Empire close to 2000 years ago