"City of Srinagar, Kashmir" Top 5 Page for this destination Srinagar Things to Do Tip by victorwkf

Srinagar is a city located in the Kashmir valley at an altitude of about 1730 m above sea level. The population of the city is about 1 million people, consisting mostly Muslims. In fact the state of Jammu and Kashmir (the northern most state of India) is the only state in India where the predominant population are Muslims. Srinagar is the summer capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, while the city of Jammu to the south is the winter capital of this state.

The most famous natural landmarks of Srinagar are the tranquil Dal Lake and Nagin Lake, with the numerous traditional house boats on the lakes. Other that these, Srinagar is surrounded by mountains to the east, and there are many beautiful architecture which I will share with you in the next few tips.

The main problem with Srinagar (and the rest of Kashmir) is the strong presence of the Indian army because of the border disputes with neigbouring Pakistan. Security can be a problem and it is best to check on the situation before going to Srinagar and the rest of Kashmir. For those of you who make it, the rewards are worth it (such as very beautiful landscapes, culture, people etc).