"Srinagar, lying on the banks of beautiful Jhelum River, is a place which truly symbolizes beauty and romance and is rightly known as the Venice of the East. This mesmerising valley engulfed in sky-scraping mountains and refreshing greenery will leave you absolutely enchanted. Head here to experience warm hospitality of the people and the great food. "
Srinagar literally implies "city of affluence bounty". The place creates magic with snow capped mountains, grand buildings, scenic landscapes and beautiful lakes of Nagin, Anchar and Dal. One of the most exciting things about Srinagar is the cradling shikaras that offer boat rides across the serene Dal lake. Even if you are lost in the natural beauty, there are other attractions in the town which are equally captivating like Mughal Gardens, Shankaracharya Temple and Srinagar Museum among others. If you want to indulge yourself in shopping, just drop in at the local markets to buy Kashmiri handicrafts and Pashmina Shawls. Don't be disappointed if you are looking for adventure sport options as the place offers some interesting choices like skiing, Camping, Kayaking, Paragliding and many more.