Srinagar-worth spending time there?

block306 · Jul 24th, 2009, 11:12

Apart from spending a nigt in a houseboat and to marvel at the wooden mosques, are there anything else worth spedning more than a day in Srinagar? Thanks.

Amalfi · Jul 24th, 2009, 13:09

Things to do in Srinagar :

Shikara ride in Dal lake especially in the early morning mist.

The spectacular Mughal Gardens -- Shalimar Bagh , Nishat Bagh , Chashma Shahi/Pari Mahal. And if you are visiting in April/May there is asia'a largest Tulip Garden.

Hazratbal Mosque

Shankracharya Temple at the top of the hill. Spectacular panoramic 360 degrees views of Srinagar.

Day Excursions to Pahalgam , Gulmarg and Sonamarg.

Ms Princess W · Jul 24th, 2009, 13:23

Well, I've spent 4 months here and I still haven't seen all there is to see in Srinagar. So yes, definitely!

Indizen · Jul 24th, 2009, 16:32

A shikara (boat) ride along the Jhelum river through the inner city areas is worth the experience.
Visit Iftikhar Jalali’s beautifully preserved house in Zadi-Bal. Call 0194-2424064.

sarkar · Jul 24th, 2009, 17:09

ohhhhh. There are so many things in Srinagar. Valleys, Mountains, I spent my childhood days there. And when it snows in winter it becomes heaven.

Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Boat Ride Dal Lake(it freezes in winter), Valleys, Mountains, Saffron fields, Gardens, Somewhere(I don't remember now where) there is a high altitude cable ride and Cool Cool Kulfi

.

I would love to go there again.

tilak2909 · Jul 24th, 2009, 17:22

shankracharya temple is must from my side

Balvar · Jul 25th, 2009, 01:57

well folks just back from a week long trip in valley, was lucky enough to see the most serene and untouched parts of kashmir. Mainly dood pathri in budgam, mansbal lake near ganderbal, ruins of awantipura, shukru din chisti dragh in bandipore, and best was naranag above kangan..... Writing a complete log with pic in few days.

Indizen · Jul 25th, 2009, 04:35

Balvar, most people have not heard of these places. You must post a detailed blog.

sunnykashmir · Jul 25th, 2009, 12:17

hi
these are common spots try some others

Yusmarg
Nilnaag lake(enroute to yusmarg)
charare shariff mosque
kukarnag
verinaag(sourse of jehlum river)
Wular lake
Drang
Dudh Pathri and many more

capt_mahajan · Jul 25th, 2009, 20:24

If time is even slightly limited, there are many places in Kashmir that are much better. Else, Srinagar makes a decent base.

Agree absolutely with Balvar. The Naranag valley is breathtaking.

goodfriend · Aug 5th, 2009, 01:21

hi!

thanks for this info, i will definately go there during my trip in october,

visit my thread
In Kashmir From 3rd Oct To 13th Oct 2009, Need Help

more offbeat tips are welcome on my thread,

thanks and cheers

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Originally Posted by Indizen

A shikara (boat) ride along the Jhelum river through the inner city areas is worth the experience.
Visit Iftikhar Jalali’s beautifully preserved house in Zadi-Bal. Call 0194-2424064.

Jul 24th, 2009, 11:12	#1
block306 Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 58	Srinagar-worth spending time there? Apart from spending a nigt in a houseboat and to marvel at the wooden mosques, are there anything else worth spedning more than a day in Srinagar? Thanks.

Jul 24th, 2009, 17:09	#5
sarkar -(!)- Eve -[^!^]- Wall-E Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shyamnagar, India Posts: 127	ohhhhh. There are so many things in Srinagar. Valleys, Mountains, I spent my childhood days there. And when it snows in winter it becomes heaven. Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Boat Ride Dal Lake(it freezes in winter), Valleys, Mountains, Saffron fields, Gardens, Somewhere(I don't remember now where) there is a high altitude cable ride and Cool Cool Kulfi . I would love to go there again. Last edited by sarkar : Jul 24th, 2009 at 21:01. Reason: spell mistake

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Jul 25th, 2009, 01:57	#7
Balvar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chandiagrh Posts: 321	well folks just back from a week long trip in valley, was lucky enough to see the most serene and untouched parts of kashmir. Mainly dood pathri in budgam, mansbal lake near ganderbal, ruins of awantipura, shukru din chisti dragh in bandipore, and best was naranag above kangan..... Writing a complete log with pic in few days. __________________ Reagrds, Balvar

Jul 25th, 2009, 20:24	#10
capt_mahajan Infidel Sufi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: styx Posts: 13,605	If time is even slightly limited, there are many places in Kashmir that are much better. Else, Srinagar makes a decent base. Agree absolutely with Balvar. The Naranag valley is breathtaking. __________________ . Outside the machine

Jul 24th, 2009, 13:09	#2
Amalfi Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 208	Things to do in Srinagar : Shikara ride in Dal lake especially in the early morning mist. The spectacular Mughal Gardens -- Shalimar Bagh , Nishat Bagh , Chashma Shahi/Pari Mahal. And if you are visiting in April/May there is asia'a largest Tulip Garden. Hazratbal Mosque Shankracharya Temple at the top of the hill. Spectacular panoramic 360 degrees views of Srinagar. Day Excursions to Pahalgam , Gulmarg and Sonamarg.

Jul 24th, 2009, 13:23	#3
Ms Princess W Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Srinagar, Kashmir, India Posts: 296	Well, I've spent 4 months here and I still haven't seen all there is to see in Srinagar. So yes, definitely!

Jul 24th, 2009, 16:32	#4
Indizen Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 2,507	A shikara (boat) ride along the Jhelum river through the inner city areas is worth the experience. Visit Iftikhar Jalali’s beautifully preserved house in Zadi-Bal. Call 0194-2424064.

Jul 25th, 2009, 04:35	#8
Indizen Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 2,507	Balvar, most people have not heard of these places. You must post a detailed blog.

Jul 25th, 2009, 12:17	#9
sunnykashmir Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: srinagar Posts: 193	hi these are common spots try some others Yusmarg Nilnaag lake(enroute to yusmarg) charare shariff mosque kukarnag verinaag(sourse of jehlum river) Wular lake Drang Dudh Pathri and many more

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