Srinagar
Picturesquely situated on the banks of the Jhelum, Srinagar is about 1,585 metres high in the most majestic mountains of the world. Unbelievable scenery, beautiful snow-crowned mountains all around, and an air which is cool, fresh, and crispall this is Srinagar.
The city's main attraction is its beautiful Dal Lake. A network of waterways laces the city together while the Mughal Gardens lay themselves around with a profusion of flowers radiant in their colours.
ACCESS
Srinagar is well connected by air and a number of trains go to Jammu, from where one can take a flight or bus/taxi to Srinagar.
Srinagar is also well connected by good roads and one can drive up either from Delhi or Jammu.
PLACES OF INTEREST
The Dal Lake, Hari Parbat, Hazratbal, the Mughal Gardens, the Shankaracharya Hill and various other places.
EXCURSIONS
Nagin Lake (8 km), Wular Lake (60 km), Aharbal (51 km).
Accommodation
Welcomgroup Gurkha Houseboats, P.O. Box. 57, Srinagar - 190001. Phones: 194-421001, 425229. Fax: 194-420655.
Broadway (5-star), Maulana Azad Road, Srinagar - 190001. Phone: 91-194-459001. Fax: 91-194-458996.
Meena Bazaar Group of Houseboats (5-star), P.O. Box-76, Srinagar - 190001. Phone: 91-194-474044, 454241, 475051. Fax: 91-194-477662.