If you want to witness nature in all its glory, you must undoubtedly visit Srinagar a beautiful hill station. It is a charming place along the river Jhelum, surrounded by enchanting mountain views, placid lakes and colorful valleys. A destination for all vacationers, from families to romancing couples.  It’s one of the unique places for romantic chill-outs with the mesmerizing Dal Lake adorned with colorfully stationed boats and Mughal gardens that spread around the eastern side of the lake.
 

 

Because of the several enchanting places it houses it is rightly considered as the “Pride of Kashmir Valley”. In contrast to the beauty and harmony of the natural environment, the chaotic city centre has also something to offer like, a fortress, historic wooden mosques and feisty Kashmiri Cuisine.

 

Dal Lake | Image Resource : blogs.timesofindia.indiatimes.com

 

A vast sheet of water reflecting the houseboats lined along its side and the peaks of Pir Panchal Mountains, is the Dal Lake rightly called as the Jewel of Srinagar. The potential beauty of the placid lake is further enhanced by the Mughul gardens and pavilions around it. An early morning ride in the Shikaras, that transport people and goods, will promise a colorful spectacle of floating flower and vegetable gardens. A night’s stay in the stationed houseboats is must for all vacationers to an unmatched experience. 

 

Mughal gardens, Shalimar bag and Nishat bagh are some of the beautiful gardens visited by the tourists. Very colorful with rare variety of flowers and adorned with long stretches of cascading fountains; these gardens present the most appealing sights.

 

Sankaracharya temple | Image Resource : templesofindia.net

 

Jama Masjid is one of the oldest and biggest mosques that can accommodate more than thousand pilgrims at a time. Sankaracharya temple is on top of a thickly forested hill. This Shiva temple is built by hefty ancient grey stones. From these places you can start your vacation with a spiritual touch.

 

While on your Shikara ride you can visit Char Chinar a small island which houses ancient and beautiful chinar trees. Other top choice attractions in Srinagar include Hari Parbat fort, Rozabal, Pari Mahal, Pratab Singh Museum, Tulip garden, Botanical garden and Pather Masjid.

 

Srinagar Hotel

Srinagar hotels, ranging from high end to cheap pocket friendly hotels are scattered across the entire city.  Most of the hotels say about 70 in number are located in and around the attractive Dal lake area.  Boulevard road is another area where tourists prefer an accommodation. If you have finalized your vacation dates and ready to book, you have a wide choice to make. Srinagar is place where most of the tourists prefer at least one night stay in houseboats. 

 

Some of the options for them include, House boat Czara, Canada home boats, Moon valley and Mughal palace to name a few. These house boats offer clean spacious rooms with all the modern amenities equal to those on land. These accommodations invites you to view spectacular images of the beautiful snow capped mountains in the lake and the stunning fleet of gaily painted Shikaras, while savoring the Delicious Kashmiri cuisine.