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A leaf out of heaven, Srinagar sits right at the heart of the magnificent Kashmir valley in North India. The capital city of Kashmir, which is popularly called the 'Paradise on Earth', Srinagar proffers a topography that is interlaced by green vegetation, breath-taking lakes and splendid mountains. Placed on the banks of the River Jhelum, Srinagar is well known all over the world for its natural beauty and houseboats called Shikaras. The Srinagar city divided into two distinctive parts, which are connected by nine bridges. The mountains, the Hari Parbat and the Shankar Acharya hills, lie on either side of the city, adding to the majestic charm of the place. Srinagar is home to numerous Gurudwaras, Monasteries, Hindu Temples and Mosques, which act as the testimonial to its multi-religious social fabric. Most of the temples and mosques of Srinagar are more than 1000 years old and throw light on the city’s rich culture and history. Many of these buildings feature prominently on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Some renowned temples in Srinagar are the Shankaracharya Temple, Martand Sun Temple, Kheer Bhavani Temple and Pandrethan Temple among others. The Hazratbal shrine, Dal Lake, Wullar Lake, Manasbal Lake, Gulmarg, Burzahom, Harwan Gardens, Shalimar Bagh and Naseem Bagh are some of the additional attractions of Srinagar. An ideal place for trekking, Srinagar satiates the adrenalin junkies to the fullest. The most famous trekking route of Srinagar is the pilgrim route to the revered Amarnath Cave shrine. Srinagar also offers excursions to nearby places like Pahalgam and the Dachigam National Park. A unique attraction at Srinagar, the Tulip Festival, held annually in the month of April, attracts a lot of visitors who throng the place to view the magnificent display of more than 70 varieties of tulips. But the major attraction of Srinagar is undoubtedly the houseboat. The Dal Lake is full of houseboats and Srinagar transforms into a bustling tourist destination. A distinct feature of the Houseboats of Kashmir is that unlike the houseboats of Kerala, here they remain anchored along the edges of the Dal Lake. Made of wood, most of these houseboats were assembled during the early 1900s, and are decorated with intricately carved wood paneling. The Srinagar houseboats come in various sizes and types, with up to three bedrooms, over and above the living room and kitchen. Thus, the houseboats of Srinagar are fully equipped and offer world class accommodation facilities for its visitors. Perhaps no other place in the world can be charming as Srinagar with its serene lakes with houseboats on the waters, providing the tourists with the most memorable time of their lives. Since Dal Lake remains frozen during winters, houseboats are available only in summer. For more information on Srinagar tour and popular Srinagar hotels visit HolidayIQ.
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