Srinagar

Located on the banks of Jhelum in the heart of the Kashmir valley, Srinagar is very much a niche tourism town, attracting a steady flow of tourists from all parts of India and abroad. A travel to the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir is a fairytale panoramic tour through the mountains where nature is both the backdrop and the director. The beautiful placid mountain-backed Dal and Nagin lakes, the unique accommodation in houseboats, the blossoming gardens and the waterways with their own quaint lifestyle make Srinagar a paradise for holidaymakers and nature lovers. The city is also the base to enjoy some of the best hiking, mountain biking, river rafting opportunities in India.

Fact & Figures

Temperature:	Summer: 29.5 - 10.6 C Winter: 7.3 - -1.9 C
Best Season:	Throughout the year, though winter months can be quite cold
Clothing:	Heavy woollens with over coats & sports shoes.
Languages spoken:	Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, English
STD Code:	0194
Tourism Office:	Director of Tourism, Govt. of J&K, Tourist Reception Centre, Srinagar, Tel: 2472449/ 2452691/92, Fax: 2479548, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Assistant Director of Tourism, Govt of J & K, Tourist Reception Centre, Vir Marg, Jammu, Tel: 2548172, Fax: 2548172.