Tour overview
Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir, is tucked away in the center of Kashmir Valley. Here in Srinagar, you can see lakes, rivers, lush greenery, snow-capped mountains, and deep valleys. All these made this place a beautiful tourist destination and the region’s summer center.
Geography
This northern part of the Indian subcontinent is surrounded by the majestic Himalayan ranges. Two hills enclosed Srinagar including the Hari Parbat and Takht-i-Suleiman, also known as the Shankaracharya Hill. Srinagar spans a total area of 294 km sq. and is 5200 feet above sea level. What about its longitude and latitude? At 34°5’24” North Latitude and 74°47’24” East Longitude is where Srinagar is located.
Srinagar provides a unique combination of beauty and cultural tradition. With its small houseboats, pristine lakes, and gardens dating back to the Mughal Empire, this place is a “Heaven on Earth” in the true sense.
Language and Culture
Languages and cultures collide in Srinagar. The language spoken by most people in Srinagar is Kashmiri. However, you can also hear citizens interacting in both Hindi and English.
The unsocial elements and certain scary terrorist activities have made this place somewhat unsuitable for quiet living. Still, the people of Srinagar are highly believer in living in peace. This explains why so many people all around the world make regular trips to Srinagar.
Apart from that, what you’ll like here is the regional music, art, and traditional Kashmiri cuisines. All of these showcase the rich cultural legacy of the region.
What About Climate?
With cold winters and nice summers, the climate in Srinagar is subtropical and is classified as moderate. The average temperature here typically ranges between 10°C to 30°C. However, winter often brings a blanket of snow in Srinagar with temperature drops to 2.5°C.
The temperature may drop to below freezing at night around -5°C, particularly in December and January.
Tourist Attraction
There are a lot of attractions that draw tourists across the world with their beauty and historical value:
➜ Dal Lake
➜ Shalimar Bagh
➜ Nishat Bagh
➜ Shankaracharya Temple
➜ Pari Mahal
➜ Botanical Garden
➜ Wular Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes in India
Time’s ticking, why the pause? Get this affordable Srinagar Package, as the warmth and hospitality of people there await you!
