The state of Srinagar embodies the poetry of nature, which no human language can interpret in words. Majestic ice capped mountains, verdant woods, lively rivers and placid lakes form the landscape of the state. The state can be divided in 3 distinct regions, namely:

• The foothill plains of Jammu,
• Kashmir Valley
• Mountainous Ladakh

All three are strikingly varied from one another in terms of geography, culture, religion and climate. So the tourist attraction in Srinagar not only lies in the outstanding sceneries, but also in its cultural variation from one area to another.

Tourist attractions in Srinagar are spread over all three regions.  Travel.mapsofindia here outlines only a few tourist attractions in Srinagar:

Jammu:
The southernmost region of the state is nestled at the foothills of the Pir Panjal Mountains. The rivers Ravi, Tawi and Chenab make their way through the region carving spectacular gorges.

The city of Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, boasts of an unparalleled beauty. The Mughal Emperors even were drawn to the resplendence of the city and decorated it with beautiful gardens that are today the tourist attractions in Srinagar.

Tourist attractions in Srinagar comprise of the breathtaking Himalayas, jade blue lakes, towering conifers, picturesque gardens and religious places with archaic charm.

Travel.mapsofindia outlines a few important tourist attractions in Srinagar:

Gardens: Landscaped gardens are major tourist attractions in Srinagar. The Mughal emperors fell in love with the city and decorated with beautiful gardens, which are collectively known as the Mughal Gardens. The quadrangular plots crisscrossed by pathways intersecting at right angles. A few renowned gardens are: Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Chashma Shahi Gardens.

Lakes: Lilly-laden lakes add to the tourist attractions in Srinagar. Placid crystal water reflects the magnificent Himalayas. Manicured flowerbeds and groves of chinar, poplar and willow overlook the lakes rimmed with extravagantly decorated Shikaras (houseboats). Dal Lake, Nagin Lake and Wullar Lake are a few to list.

Hazratbal Shrine: Opposite the Nishat Bagh, the white edifice of Hazratbal Shrine stands on the northwestern bank of Dal Lake. On the backdrop of the snowcapped mountains, one of the holiest Islamic shrines preserves a strand of Prophet Mohammed's sacred hair.

Shankaracharya Temple: The ancient Shiva temple lies perched on a hill once known as the Takht-e-Sulaiman. With its pinnacle rising up to more than a thousand feet above in the sky commands a panoramic view of the city. Apart from the religious importance, the temple is a great archaeological specimen.

Gulmarg: Gulmarg lies at a distance of 48kms from the city. The road to Gulmarg, lined by tall Deodars and undulating flower meadows offer a pleasant drive. The golf course at Gulmarg, which happens to the highest one in the world, is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Srinagar for many.

Pahalgam: On the bank of the beautiful Indus the sleepy hamlet of Pahalgam lies amid the Himalayan Pine forest. It is the base of a tour to the Amarnathji (link to Tourist Attractions in Jammu and Kashmir page) and many trekking routes branching out to the wilderness of the Himalayas.

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