Srinagar packages: Srinagar tour is an enchanting escapade into a hilly paradise

Srinagar is located in northern India in the state of Jammu & Kashmir at an awe-inspiring height of over 1,730 m. Srinagar package is desired by tourists from all parts of the world for its quintessential picturesque beauty, charming Dal Lake and a number of temples, mosques & flower parks.

Srinagar sightseeing: Srinagar’s beauty is, simply, captivating. You cannot escape the chastity of this purely beautiful place which is replete with gardens, streams & religious and historical sites. Dal Lake forms the biggest crowd pulling spot. Rides on Shikaras over these resplendent waters can be an out-of-the-world feel. You will also get a feel of the local culture around the Mihrbahri traders & vendors. You can hire a houseboat and spend hours inside it with your loved ones (family, spouse or friends). It is a paradise for love birds but the adventure-freaks will get their share of fun with sports like fishing, kayaking, surfing and canoeing.

Under your Srinagar package, you will get to visit a number of historical gardens like the popular Shalimar Bagh (built by Mughal emperor Jahangir) or the Nishant Bagh (built by Asaf Khan in 1633). The Chashmashahi or Royal Spring is another major Srinagar attraction renowned for fountains & springs having miraculous medical properties.

With a tour package to Kashmir, you will get a spiritual lift as you walk into shrines & temples (like the Shankaracharya Temple) or the marvelous mosques (especially the Jamia Masjid or the Rozahbal Mosque). The cosmopolitan culture, ambience, local shopping stalls and jaw-drop beauty will tug at your heart for a long, long time….

Where to stay: Srinagar has both luxurious resorts and affordable hotels alongside excellent restaurants & shopping destinations. Also, you can browse through various Srinagar packages or buy a tour package to Kashmir, inclusive of a Srinagar package, to enjoy a hassle-free holiday into this breezy, mountainous paradise….

Major Srinagar attractions: The major Srinagar attractions include:

• Dal Lake
• Shalimar Bagh
• Nishat Bagh
• Chashmashai or Royal Spring
• Pari Mahal or Fairy Palace
• Shankaracharya Temple
• Jamia Masjid
• Rozahbal Mosque or the ‘tomb of Jesus’
• Hazratbal shrine
• Shahi Masjid
• Nazim Bagh
• Shrine of Charar-e-Sharif
• Khanqah-e-Moula
• Badshuhnun Dumat

When to visit: Though Srinagar packages are available throughout the year, the best time to buy them is between the pleasant climatic months of May-September. However, if you can withstand cold, then you can take up a tour package to Kashmir during winter to catch some snow and enjoy the winter games in Gulmarg (located nearby).

Local festivals: Festivals of Navroz, Urs and Ramzan are observed with zeal and merriment