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Srinagar is located in the heart of the Kashmir valley at an altitude of 1,730 m above sea level, spread on both sides of the river Jhelum. The Dal and Nagin lakes enhance its picturesque setting, while the changing play of the seasons and the salubrious climate ensures that the city is equally attractive to visitors around the year.
Dal - A Lake Made Of
Lakes
Dal Lake is, initially, one of the most confusing parts
of Srinagar for it's not really one lake at all, but
three. Further more much of it is hardly what one would
expect a lake to be like - it's a maze of intricate
waterways and channels, floating islands of vegetation,
houseboats that look so firmly moored they could almost
be islands and hotels on islands which look like they
could simply float away.
Floating
Gardens
The lake is probably at its most beautiful when the
lotus flowers bloom in July and August. The floating
gardens, known as "Rad" in Kashmiri, are one of the
stranger aspects of Dal Lake. They're composed of matted
vegetation and earth, which are cut away from the lake
bottom and towed to a convenient location where they are
moored. Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Melons all grow
amazingly well in these gardens, if one look underneath
one can see that they do literally float on the lake.
One can also approach the floating gardens by road; the
boulevard runs along the eastern edge of the lake,
providing fine views all the way.
Shikara
There are many tours around the lake but by far the best
way to see it is to take a Shikara for a day and do a
circuit of the Mughal gardens. At a reasonable price,
there's hardly any other lazier and more pleasurable way
of getting into the swing of Srinagar.
Nigeen
Lake
If one wants to really get away from the chaotic city
life all then Nagin is a good place to find a house boat
and do it the surroundings are much more serene and
isolated than on Dal Lake. One can rent rowboats from
the camping site here - either to simply row around the
lake or to look around for a houseboat.
Nishat Bagh Srinagar
Nishat Garden near Dal Lake By the side of Dal lake this
garden is measured 350.0 x 556.5 meter is spread in an
area of 20.0 Ha. This garden was conceived in 12 majesti tabakats (terraces), representing 12 signs of
zodiac. Entry fee is 10/- per head and Rs 5 for kids. No
extra fee for camera. It will take one hour to visit
this garden. There are small waterfalls designed in
Moghal style. As you go up you will see verity of
flowers and water flowing from upper floors. View of Dal
Lake is beautiful here. There is a parking place in
front of the garden and it remains full in tourist
seasons.
Pari Mahal
This ancient monument over a hill is well preserved and
is visible from Dal Lake area. This is located near
Cheshma Shahi garden. It was constructed by Dara Shikoh,
the eldest son of emperor Shah Jahan. There is beautiful
garden in front of it.
Chashma Shahi
This is a Mughal garden with natural spring of water
enclosed in a stone pavilion. You can enjoy the view of
Dal Lake below and snow-capped mountain peaks at top.
Botanical garden
Botanical Garden at Srinagar This garden is located
close to Tulip garden. Boating facility available at a
cost of Rs 50 for half hour. Beautiful flower plants and
herbal plants are available here. Entry fee is Rs 10 and
it is Rs 5 for kids. You can carry your camera and other
electronic gadgets inside without any extra fee.
Tulip Garden
Tulip season is March and April, other days this garden
remains close. This is also known as Indira Gandhi
Memorial Tulip garden. Close to Tulip garden is
Botanical garden.
Shankaracharya temple
Srinagar
This temple is visible at your right side while entering
to Srinagar by road. Sankaracharya temple is located at
the top of a hill by the side of Dal lake. You can
travel by vechicle 5.5 KM on a hill road to reach the
entrance of the temple. Before the climb there will be a
checking of the vehicle by security persons. Near the
temple also there will be security check of all the
devotes. There are 243 steps are there to climb before
reaching the main entrance of the temple. From the main
enterance there are another 45 steps to climb to have
Darshan of Lord Shiva here.
Mobile phones , cameras, or any other type of gadgets
are not allowed to carry inside the temple complex. You
can leave them in your vehicle.
Usually it will take 45 minutes to return to your
vehicle after Darshan of the Lord Shiva.
Entrance at the hill base is closed around 6 PM.