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Kashmir Valley's summer capital — shikara rides on Dal Lake, Mughal gardens (Shalimar, Nishat, Chashme Shahi), the wooden Jamia Masjid, and houseboat stays straight out of Bollywood films.
Must-see highlights
Dal Lake shikara sunset ride
Houseboat stay (heritage floating hotel)
Shalimar Bagh Mughal garden
Nishat Bagh terraced garden
Shankaracharya Temple hilltop
Wazwan multi-course Kashmiri feast
Pashmina & carpet shopping
Nagin Lake morning kayak
Jamia Masjid Friday prayers
Chashme Shahi royal spring garden
Hari Parbat Fort panorama view
Hazratbal Mosque (Prophet's relic)
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Jammu Tawi 290km · Srinagar (SXR) 12km
Nearby attractions
Dal LakeShalimar BaghNishat BaghShankaracharya TempleJamia MasjidHari Parbat
How to get here
Delhi → Srinagar
flight · 1.5h
₹5,500
approx.
Jammu → Srinagar
cab · 8h
₹7,500
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
April – October (snow: Dec-Feb)
Nearest Transport
Jammu Tawi290 km
Srinagar (SXR)12 km
Stay Options
budget₹1,000/night
mid₹3,500/night
luxury₹12,000/night
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