Places of Tourist Interest in Srinagar
A network of rivers, stream and high altitude lakes bounding in trout-both brown and rainbow for the angler, mat houseboats moored under the shade for the ‘Chinar' (Maple) tree for the lounger and much in the invigorating climate of a hill station as of a change of ‘air and water' for the medically advised. Although every spot in Kashmir has a recreational value, however, the following tourist resorts attract more visitors;
Mughal Gardens
Down the Boulevard in Srinagar are the three Royal Pleasure Gardens of Kashmir laid out by the Mughals at the pinnacle of their glory: Chashmashahi, Nishat and Shalimar Gardens. These gardens are ideal for day picnics and sightseeing. Cheshmashahi is 9 kms form the Tourist Reception Centre of Srinagar. It is a tastefully laid garden in terraces with a spring of cool, refreshing digestive waters; the original garden was laid out by Shah-Jehan in 1632 AD. The Cheshmashahi-Pari-Mahal area has been developed into a Tourist Village. The gardens are illuminated by nights which command a magnificent view of the Dal Lake below the surrounding mountain ranges. These are 22 deluxe and 33 other huts of one, two and three bed rooms, with a cafeteria and a shopping complex nearby.
Nishat
Nishat was designed in 1633 AD by Nur Jehan's brother Asif Khan. The "Garden of Bliss" is situated on the banks of the Dal Lake at a distance of 11 kms form the Tourist Reception Centre with Zabarwan Mountains as its backdrop, this garden commands a magnificent view of the lake and the snowcapped Pir-Panjal Mountain range standing far away to the west of the valley. There is a shopping centre with enough eateries near the gate of the garden.
Shalimar
The garden was built by Emperor Jehangir for his wife Nur Jehan, set at a distance of 15 kms from the Tourist Reception Centre, it is a beautiful garden of sweeping vistas and shallow terraces. The garden is 539 by 182 metres and has four terraces, rising one above the other. A canal, lined with polished stones and supplied with water from Harwan, runs through the middle of the garden. The fourth terrace, by far the best, was once reserved for royal ladies. It was a favorite to Jehangir who reconstructed its former lines. The India Tourism Development Corporation used to a Son-et-Lumiere show in this garden from May to October before the years 1990.
Dale Lake
The world famous Dal Lake, also known as City Lake, is at a distance of one km from the Tourist Reception Centre. This lovely lake lies to the east of the city of Srinagar at the foot of the Shridhara (Zabarwan) Mountain. On its south stands the Shankaracharya hill (Takht-i-Sulaiman) and on its west the Hari Parbat. The lake has an area of about 11 sq. kms and is divided by causeways into four parts: Gagribal, ‘Lokut-Dal', ‘Bod-Dal' and Nigin. Two islands ‘Rup-Lank' and ‘Sona-Lank' are the two islands of ‘Lokut-Dal' and ‘Bod-Dal' respectively. Four Chinar trees stand on the ‘Rup-Lank' adding to the beauty of the lake and earning the name ‘Char Chenari' to this island. Besides, the Dal Lake is famous for its floating gardens, lotus and birds.
Nagin Lake
"The Jewel in the Ring" the smallest but the most lovely part of Dal Lake is 8 kms from the Tourist Reception Centre. Separated by causeway and only a short distance from Hazratbal, its deep blue water encircled by a ring of green trees has given it its name, there is a club to entertain tourist.
Manasbal Lake
Manasbal is a panoramic lake, laden with lotus during summer and a bird watcher's paradise. It is 32 kms from Srinagar at an altitude of 1560 neters on the circular tour to Wular Lake.
Wular Lake
This great fresh-water lake, the largest in India, is an important feature of the hydrographic system of Kashmir. At an altitude of 1580 meters this lake is at a distance of about 60 kms form the Tourist Reception Centre, Srinagar. Actinng as a flood reservoir, its dimension vary at different times of the year. Normally it is 19 kms by 10 kms and is spread over an area of about 125 sq. kms Wular has picturesque setting, abounds in fish and is surrounded by mountains.
Places of Recreational Tourism
Mughal Gardens
Down the Boulevard in Srinagar are the three Royal Pleasure Gardens of Kashmir laid out by the Mughals at the pinnacle of their glory: Chashmashahi, Nishat and Shalimar Gardens. These gardens are ideal for day picnics and sightseeing. Cheshmashahi is 9 kms form the Tourist Reception Centre of Srinagar. It is a tastefully laid garden in terraces with a spring of cool, refreshing digestive waters; the original garden was laid out by Shah-Jehan in 1632 AD. The Cheshmashahi-Pari-Mahal area has been developed into a Tourist Village. The gardens are illuminated by nights which command a magnificent view of the Dal Lake below the surrounding mountain ranges. These are 22 deluxe and 33 other huts of one, two and three bed rooms, with a cafeteria and a shopping complex nearby.
Nishat
Nishat was designed in 1633 AD by Nur Jehan's brother Asif Khan. The "Garden of Bliss" is situated on the banks of the Dal Lake at a distance of 11 kms form the Tourist Reception Centre with Zabarwan Mountains as its backdrop, this garden commands a magnificent view of the lake and the snowcapped Pir-Panjal Mountain range standing far away to the west of the valley. There is a shopping centre with enough eateries near the gate of the garden.
Shalimar
The garden was built by Emperor Jehangir for his wife Nur Jehan, set at a distance of 15 kms from the Tourist Reception Centre, it is a beautiful garden of sweeping vistas and shallow terraces. The garden is 539 by 182 metres and has four terraces, rising one above the other. A canal, lined with polished stones and supplied with water from Harwan, runs through the middle of the garden. The fourth terrace, by far the best, was once reserved for royal ladies. It was a favorite to Jehangir who reconstructed its former lines. The India Tourism Development Corporation used to a Son-et-Lumiere show in this garden from May to October before the years 1990.
Dale Lake
The world famous Dal Lake, also known as City Lake, is at a distance of one km from the Tourist Reception Centre. This lovely lake lies to the east of the city of Srinagar at the foot of the Shridhara (Zabarwan) Mountain. On its south stands the Shankaracharya hill (Takht-i-Sulaiman) and on its west the Hari Parbat. The lake has an area of about 11 sq. kms and is divided by causeways into four parts: Gagribal, ‘Lokut-Dal', ‘Bod-Dal' and Nigin. Two islands ‘Rup-Lank' and ‘Sona-Lank' are the two islands of ‘Lokut-Dal' and ‘Bod-Dal' respectively. Four Chinar trees stand on the ‘Rup-Lank' adding to the beauty of the lake and earning the name ‘Char Chenari' to this island. Besides, the Dal Lake is famous for its floating gardens, lotus and birds.
Nagin Lake
"The Jewel in the Ring" the smallest but the most lovely part of Dal Lake is 8 kms from the Tourist Reception Centre. Separated by causeway and only a short distance from Hazratbal, its deep blue water encircled by a ring of green trees has given it its name, there is a club to entertain tourist.
Manasbal Lake
Manasbal is a panoramic lake, laden with lotus during summer and a bird watcher's paradise. It is 32 kms from Srinagar at an altitude of 1560 neters on the circular tour to Wular Lake.
Wular Lake
This great fresh-water lake, the largest in India, is an important feature of the hydrographic system of Kashmir. At an altitude of 1580 meters this lake is at a distance of about 60 kms form the Tourist Reception Centre, Srinagar. Actinng as a flood reservoir, its dimension vary at different times of the year. Normally it is 19 kms by 10 kms and is spread over an area of about 125 sq. kms Wular has picturesque setting, abounds in fish and is surrounded by mountains.
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