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Dal Lake
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Lake
Dal Lake remains crowded throughout the year and is popularly known for its houseboats and Shikaras. This lake covers an area of about 26 sq. km. and has a long shore line of approximately 15.5 km. It is divided intro four different sections that are connected through four causeways and can be...
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Amarnath Cave
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Cave
Amarnath Cave, one of the prime attractions of the destination, is located at an average altitude of 3,888 m above sea level. Believed to be 5,000 years old, the cave is considered as an integral part of ancient Hindu mythology and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The cave is 60 feet in length, 15 ft...
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Jama Masjid
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Mosque
Jama Masjid is one of the oldest mosques in Srinagar, which has been destroyed and restored several times. It is considered to be a monument of Islamic architecture and has a building that does not have any topped dome. This mosque was constructed in 1674 with four spires tower, prayer halls, 370...
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Shupiyan
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Village
Shupiyan is one of the beautiful places located in the vicinity of Srinagar and is known as the ‘Apple Town of Kashmir’. The site is popular for supplying apples to the markets all across India. Apart from this, Aharbal Waterfall, Rambi Ara, Jama Masjid, Kungwatan, Kowsernag,...
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Burzahom
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Historic
Burzahom holds archaeological importance and is situated to the north-west of Shalimar Gardens. It is the first Neolithic site that was exposed in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The word Burzahom means 'place of birth' in the local language and is known to have ancient artefacts dating...
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Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Sanctuary
- Entry: Paid
Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions renowned for offering natural habitat to rare Kashmir stag Hangul and black and brown bears. Surrounded by mountains and beautiful flora, the sanctuary sprawls across an area of around 141 sq. km. Situated at an average...
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Rainwari
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Gurudwara
Rainawari is a sacred site in Srinagar, which houses a gurudwara. It is surrounded by beautiful mountains and has cool and pleasant weather conditions. The gurudwara at this place was constructed by the sixth guru of Sikh, Guru Hargobind Sahib ji, who named it as Chatti Padshahi Gurudwara. Chatti...
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Mughal Gardens
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
Mughal Gardens is constructed to the east of Dal Lake and is situated close to the Srinagar city. It is second in size to the Shalimar Bagh in the Kashmir Valley and is known for its terraced lawns, fountains and flowerbeds. This garden is situated near Pari Mahal, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh,...
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Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden is situated at the foothills of Zabarwan Mountains, which is near the banks of Dal Lake. This garden is around 8 km from Srinagar and is known for annual Tulip Festival that continues for 7 days. It is one of the spacious gardens in Srinagar and is known to have more...
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Nishat Bagh
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
Nishat Bagh was constructed in 1633 by Abdul Hasan Asaf Khan, brother of Nur Jahan and father of Mumtaz Mahal. It is among the largest Mughal Gardens built in the region, which has some of the rare species of flowers and artefacts. The bagh is located on the banks of Dal Lake with Zabarwan Hills...
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Nagin Lake
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Lake
Nagin Lake is also called as the 'Jewel in the Ring', which is situated on the backdrop of the Dal Lake. There is a narrow causeway separating this Nagin Lake and the Dal Lake, where tourists can spot numerous houseboats and Shikaras. It is an isolated lake as compared to Dal Lake, which...
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Manasbal Lake
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Lake
- Entry: Paid
Manasbal Lake is situated at around 30 km north of the main city of Srinagar, which is the summer capital of the state of Jammu & Kashmir. This lake is surrounded by villages like Jarokbal, Gratbal and Kondabal. It is regarded as one of the supreme gems of all Kashmir lakes, which is full of...
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Shalimar Gardens
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
Shalimar Bagh is one of the beautiful gardens in Srinagar, which is regarded as the monument of love. It was built in 1616 by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife, Nur Jahan. This garden houses four terraces, fountains and a canal. The highest terrace at this site is known as 'Abode of...
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Hazratbal Mosque
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Mosque
Hazratbal Mosque is known by several names like Asar-e-Sharif, Dargah Sharif and Madinat-us-Sani. This shrine is situated on the banks of Dal Lake and is opposite to Nishat Bagh. It is a white marble mosque which has large mountains in the backdrop. The mosque has been built with a fusion of...
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Shankaracharya Temple
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Temple
Shankaracharya Temple is said to be constructed around 200 BC by Jaluka, who was the son of Emperor Ashoka. It is located on the top of Shankaracharya Hill, known as Takht-e-Sulaiman, which is around 1,100 ft above the main city. From the top of this hill, visitors can have a beautiful view of...
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Rozabal shrine
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Religious
Roza Bal Shrine is situated in Khanyar District in Srinagar, which is being claimed by both Muslims and Christians. Muslims believe that this shrine is a tomb of a saint named Yuz Asaf, whereas several researchers believe that this Shrine has the holy body of Jesus Christ. This shrine is also...
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Sri Pratap Singh Museum
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
Sri Pratap Singh Museum holds historical importance, as it was the erstwhile summer place of the kings of the princely state of Kashmir. The museum was established in 1898, which houses some of the rare terracotta heads of 3rd century that were collected from the Buddhist site in Ushkur. It also...
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Wullar Lake
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Lake
Wullar Lake is considered to be the largest fresh water lake in India, which also serves as a natural reservoir in the region. This lake draws water from Jhelum River and is home to different species of birds. Situated amidst this lake are the remains of an island built by the king Zain-ul-abidin...
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Hari Parbat Fort
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Fort
- Entry: Paid
Hari Parbat Fort is situated to the western side of the Dal Lake, which is an ancient Mughal Fort. This fort was built in 18th century by Atta Muhammad Khan, an Afghan governor. The surrounding walls of this fort were constructed by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1590. This place is currently...
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Chinar Bagh
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
Chinar Bagh, also known as Chinar Bagh Heritage Park or Boene Bagh, is a newly developed park in the destination. The park is constructed by Tourism Department at a cost of around 3 crore rupees. Being an abode of Britishers during their rule, the park is developed with an idea to present...
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Kathi Darwaza
Rank 21
Ranked 21 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Monument
- Entry: Paid
Kathi Darwaza is one of the two gates of the Hari Parbat Fort or the Mughal Fort, which is situated near the Dal Lake. The second gate is known as Sangin Darwaza and Kathi Darwaza is the main entrance to the fort. It has a domed chamber in the centre along with two recesses on either side....
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Charar-i-Sharif
Rank 22
Ranked 22 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Religious
Charar-i-Sharif is a holy shrine which is situated around 28 km from Srinagar. This shrine is more than 600 years old and is commonly known as Hazrat Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Wali. It was built for commemorating Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani, who was a Sufi Muslim saint. The saint was born in 1377 and was...
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Nasim Bagh
Rank 23
Ranked 23 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
Nasim Bagh or the Garden of Breezes is situated to the west of the Dal Lake. This bagh is one of the popular Mughal Gardens in the region, which has huge lawns and camping facilities for the visitors. The bagh is located on the banks of Jhelum River and is known for lakes and houseboats....
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Tomb of Madin Sahib
Rank 24
Ranked 24 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Religious
Tomb of Madin Sahib is a unique tomb, which was built in the memory of Saint Madin Sahib. This tomb is located towards the north of Madin Sahib Mosque in Zadibal. It has the 15th century Kashmiri architectural style with the exterior walls ornamented with tiles.
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Dastgir Sahib Shrine
Rank 25
Ranked 25 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Religious
Dastgir Sahib Shrine, situated in Srinagar, is free from external disturbances. From many centuries, this shrine has been known for its communal harmony and syncretism. There are colourful panels in this shrine that have been carved for wrenching down the Aytal Kursi. Pilgrims visit this shrine...
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Pathar Masjid
Rank 26
Ranked 26 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Mosque
Chashm-e-Shahi Gardens
Rank 27
Ranked 27 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
Chashm-e-Shahi Gardens was established in 1632, which extends with a length of 108 m and breadth of 38 m. This is the smallest among all the Mughal Gardens in Srinagar, which is also called as Royal Spring. It is situated close to the Nehru Memorial Park and has three different sections covering,...
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Khanqah of Shah Hamdan
Rank 28
Ranked 28 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Religious
Khanqah of Shah Hamdan, popularly known as Shah-i-Hamdan Mosque, is also called as Khanqah-e-Molla. This shrine has been built along the Jhelum River by Sultan Sikander in 1400. He constructed this shrine in honour of Mir Syed Ali Hamdani, who popularised Islam in the state of Jammu and Kashmir....
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Masjid of Akhund Mullah
Rank 29
Ranked 29 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Mosque
Masjid of Akhund Mullah is a mosque within a mosque that has the main sanctuary in a courtyard. It is a small mosque which was constructed by Dara Shikoh, son of Shah Jahan, for honouring his tutor Akhun Mulla Shah. This mosque is located below the Makhdum Sahib Mosque and has been built using...
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Sangin Darwaza
Rank 30
Ranked 30 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Monument
- Entry: Paid
Sangin Darwaza is the second entrance gate of the Hari Parbat Fort and does not have any inscriptions like Kathi Darwaza. This entrance gate has been constructed using stone and brick masonry.
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Makhdum Sahib Shrine
Rank 31
Ranked 31 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Religious
Makhdum Sahib Shrine is located to the south of Hari Parbat Hill, which is mainly a double storey mosque. It has been built in the name of Sufi Saint Makhdum Sahib or Hazrat Sultan. It is situated below the Hari Parbat Fort and has been constructed as per the archaeological values and ancient...
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Imambara Hassanabad
Rank 32
Ranked 32 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Religious
Imambara Hassanabad is one of the oldest shrines in the region, which is worshipped by over one million Shia Muslims. This shrine is located to the south-west of the main city and is surrounded by Hazratbal Mosque, Chatti Padshahi Gurudwara and Maa Sharda Devi Temple. There is also a Mughal...
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Harwan Gardens
Rank 33
Ranked 33 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
Harwan Gardens is a large picnic spot, which houses a canal, flowerbeds and chinar trees. There are big grassy lawns at this garden, where tourists can enjoy nature walk. This garden is considered to be the starting point of Mahadev Mountain trek and is an ideal gateway to Dachigam Wildlife...
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Khanqah of Khwaja Moinuddin Naqshbandi
Rank 34
Ranked 34 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Religious
Khanqah of Khwaja Moinuddin Naqshbandi is popularly known as Naqshband Shrine, which is located in the city of Srinagar. It holds an important religious significance, as the sacred hair of Prophet Muhammad was kept at this mosque before moving it the Hazratbal Mosque. It was built by Emperor Shah...
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Pari Mahal or Quntilon
Rank 35
Ranked 35 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Palace
Pari Mahal refers to the 'House of Fairies', which is also popularly known as 'Quntilon'. This monument is located above the Chashm-e-Shahi Gardens and was once a Buddhist monastery. It later became a school of astrology that got huge promotion by Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of...
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Jyeshtheswara temple
Rank 36
Ranked 36 of 36Places to Visit in Srinagar
- Type: Temple
Jyeshtheswara Temple holds various myths and beliefs as it is considered to be built by Pandavas during 5th century. Some other researchers believe that this temple was built in 6th century by king Gopaditya and others believe that it was constructed by Jaluka, son of Emperor Ashoka. In 8th...
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