Srinagar
Located
in the heart of the Kashmir Valley, which is called `Paradise on Earth`, Srinagar`s
landscape is interspersed with greenery, lakes and hillocks. The city is spread
out along the banks of the Jhelum
River and is famous for
its surrounding natural beauty and postcard tourist spots. The two parts of the
city are connected by nine bridges. The Hari Parbat and the Shankar Acharya
hills lie on either side of the city.
Srinagar has a complex cultural fabric. The
many historical constructions and places of worship are long-standing evidences
of the historical unity of Srinagar
despite the many diverse religious denominations and sects established in the
valley since ancient times.
There
are many Hindu temples that are more than 1000 years old as well as age-old
mosques that are landmarks of Srinagar. Also, numerous gurudwaras and monasteries can
be found in many places throughout the city.
UNESCO
has recognised some of these famous buildings of the city as heritage sites.
Some of the famous temples are Shankaracharya
Temple, Martand
Sun Temple,
Kheer Bhavani
Temple, Pandrethan Temple,
etc. The Hazratbal shrine, Dal Lake, Wullar
Lake, etc. are some
prominent attractions of the destination.
Srinagar is also a place for trekking and
hiking. The most popular trekking route from Srinagar is to the sacred Amarnath cave. An
excursion can be taken to Pahalgam and the Dachigam National Park. more..
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