Places to Visit in Kashmir
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Dal Lake
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 18Places to Visit in Kashmir
- Type: Lake
Dal lake, one of the most beautiful lakes in India, is the second largest lake of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Encircled by mountains on three sides, the banks of this lake are adorned by several blooming gardens and orchards. Some of the main features of this lake include five basins and...
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HolidayIQ Award 2012
HolidayIQ Award 2012
Jama Masjid
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 18Places to Visit in Kashmir
- Type: Mosque
Jama Masjid, located in Nowhatta, is one of the most important mosques in Srinagar. This mosque was constructed in 1400 AD by Sultan Sikandar. However, later the mosque was extended by Zain-ul-Abidin, who was the son of Sultan Sikandar.
370 wooden pillars and beautiful courtyard along...
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Drass
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 18Places to Visit in Kashmir
- Type: Village
Drass, the second coldest inhabited place in the world, is located at a height of 3,230 m. Situated at a distance of approximately 60 km to the west of Kargil, the destination is a small township located in the heart of valley, which is denoted by the same name. Zojila pass, which is known as the...
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HolidayIQ Award 2012
HolidayIQ Award 2012
Shalimar Garden
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 18Places to Visit in Kashmir
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
Shalimar Garden was constructed in 1616 by Emperor Jehangir for his wife Nur Jahan. Later during the reign of Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, between 1628 and 1658, a second garden, known as Faiz Baksh, was added to it.
Sprawling over an area of approximately 539 m by 182 m, the Shalimar...
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Chashmashahi
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 18Places to Visit in Kashmir
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
Chashmashahi, constructed in 1632 AD, is the smallest of the three Mughal gardens located in Kashmir. Meaning Royal Spring, this garden is located above the Nehru Memorial Park. Measuring 108 m by 38 m, the garden was built by Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan.
This garden offers a beautiful...
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Nagin Lake
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 18Places to Visit in Kashmir
- Type: Lake
Nagin Lake, located to the east of the city, is another lake of Kashmir valley. Situated at the foothill of the mountain Zabarwan, the lake is surrounded by number of willow and poplar trees. Shankaracharya hill (Takht-e-Suleiman) lies on the south of this lake, while Hari Parbat lies to the...
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Hazratbal Mosque
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 18Places to Visit in Kashmir
- Type: Mosque
Hazratbal Mosque is located at a distance of 25 km from the Bagdam district. Facing the beautiful Nishat Bagh, the mosque is situated on the western banks of Dal Lake.
This mosque is an epitome of love and respect of Muslims for Prophet Mohammad. One of the most revered Muslim...
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Dachigam National Park
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 18Places to Visit in Kashmir
- Type: National Park
- Entry: Paid
Dachigam National Park, sprawling over an area of around 141 sq. km, is located at a distance of 22 km from Srinagar. This park is famous for the endangered Hangul, which is the only species of red deer to be found in the country. The park is nestled in the deep valleys, steep wooded slopes,...
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Shankaracharya Temple
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 18Places to Visit in Kashmir
- Type: Temple
Shankaracharya temple, located on the hill known as Takht-e-Suleima, is at a height of 1,100 ft above surface level. The temple was believed to be constructed in 371 BC by Raja Gopadatya, who gave it the name Gopadri.
In addition, it was also believed that Shankaracharya, the great...
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Martand Sun Temple
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 18Places to Visit in Kashmir
- Type: Temple
Martand Sun Temple, situated on top of a plateau, is located near the town of Anantnag. Dedicated to Lord Bhaskar, the Sun God, the temple belongs to medieval era. The temple was constructed by King Lalitaditya, a Kshatriya of Surya dynasty, so as to commemorate Surya.
A colonnaded...
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Nishat Garden
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 18Places to Visit in Kashmir
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
Nishat Garden, located on the banks of the beautiful Dal Lake, is one of the largest Mughal gardens. Known as "the garden of bliss", this garden was designed in 1633 AD by the brother of Nur Jahan, Asaf Khan. Zabarwan Mountains form the backdrop of this beautiful garden.
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Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 18Places to Visit in Kashmir
- Type: Sanctuary
- Entry: Paid
Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve, sprawling over an area of 180 sq. km, is located at a distance of 48 km from Srinagar. The biosphere in addition to being the home to some of the rarest and endangered species of animals and plants, is also privileged for preserving and nurturing them. Some of the rare...
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Shiv Khori
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 18Places to Visit in Kashmir
- Type: Temple
Shiv Khori, a natural cave is located in a hillock in the Reasi Tehsil. Stretching for around 1 km, the cave is situated at a distance of 100 km from Jammu. Consisting of a naturally formed Shivalingam, the cave is around four feet in height. Around 100 years old, the cave was discovered by...
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Charar-i-Sharief
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 18Places to Visit in Kashmir
- Type: Mosque
Charar-i-Sharief, located at a distance of around 40 km from Srinagar, is amongst the most sacrosanct Muslim shrines in the country. Popularly known as the Hazrat Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Wali, this shrine is around 600 years old. The shrine was constructed to commemorate Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani, a...
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Kheer Bhavani Temple
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 18Places to Visit in Kashmir
- Type: Temple
Kheer Bhavani temple, located in the village of Tulla Mulla, is located at a distance of 27 kmfrom Srinagar. Devoted to Ragnya Devi, the temple is one of the revered Hindu shrines. Surrounded by steams and Chinar trees, the temple is constructed with marble. The goddess is represented by a sacred...
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Hemis High Altitude Wildlife Sanctuary
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 18Places to Visit in Kashmir
- Type: Sanctuary
- Entry: Paid
Hemis High Altitude Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1981, sprawls over an area of around 3,350 sq. km. With an altitude ranging from 3,300 m to 6,000 m above sea level, this sanctuary has renowned the status of being the largest park in South Asia. At present, the Hemis High-Altitude Wildlife...
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Khanqah-e-Mola
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 18Places to Visit in Kashmir
- Type: Mosque
Khanqah-e-Mola, located on the banks of the river Jhelum, is one of the oldest Muslim shrines in the state of Kashmir. The shrine was constructed in 1395 by Sultan Sikandar. The chief aesthetic feature of this famous shrine is its beautifully carved eaves and hanging bells.
It is...
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Overa National Park
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 18Places to Visit in Kashmir
- Type: National Park
- Entry: Paid
Overa National Park, located at a distance of 76 km from Srinagar, sprawls over an area of 32.27 sq. km. Popularly known as Overa-Aru Biosphere Reserve, the altitude of this park varies from 3,000 m to 5,425 m. This park is a habitat for several rare and endangered species, which include the...
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