Explore Srinagar
Places to Visit in Srinagar
Top attractions and must-see spots in Srinagar
Landmarks
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Badshah Chowk
Downtown market known for hand-knotted carpets, copperware and traditional Kashmiri wares.
Burzahom Archaeological Site
A Neolithic settlement site dating to 3000 BC with pit-dwellings and tools.
Dastgeer Sahib
A major Sufi shrine in the old city dedicated to the revered saint Abdul Qadir Gilani.
Gurdwara Chatti Padshahi
Sikh shrine where Guru Har Gobind, the sixth Sikh Guru, is believed to have stayed.
Hari Parbat Fort
18th-century hilltop fort encircling Srinagar's sacred Sharika Hill.
Hazratbal Shrine
Kashmir's most revered Islamic shrine, said to house a hair relic of the Prophet.
Jamia Masjid Srinagar
Kashmir's largest mosque with 378 deodar columns and Indo-Saracenic architecture.
Kashmir Government Arts Emporium
Government-run emporium guaranteeing authentic Kashmiri handicrafts at fixed, fair prices.
Khanqah-e-Mualla
15th-century Sufi hospice with intricate papier-mache interiors and Khatamband ceilings.
Lal Chowk
Historic commercial heart of Srinagar, famous for the Ghanta Ghar clock tower and bustling markets.
Makhdoom Sahib Shrine
Revered Sufi shrine of the patron saint of Kashmir on the slopes of Hari Parbat.
Pari Mahal
A seven-terraced Mughal garden and former observatory with panoramic valley views.
Pathar Masjid
A 17th-century stone mosque on the Jhelum bank, built by Empress Nur Jahan.
SPS Museum
Kashmir's premier heritage museum with Shaivite sculpture, miniature paintings and Pashmina textiles.
National Parks
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Scenic Spots
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Badamwari Garden
A hillside garden below Hari Parbat renowned for its almond blossom in early spring.
Char Chinar
A tiny island in Dal Lake with four ancient chinar trees, an iconic Kashmiri image.
Chashme Shahi
Intimate Mughal garden built around a celebrated natural spring.
Dal Lake
Srinagar's iconic lake with houseboats, Shikara rides and floating markets.
Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden
Asia's largest tulip garden, a riot of colour each spring above Dal Lake.
Naseem Bagh
A large Mughal garden planted by Akbar with one of the oldest chinar groves in Kashmir.
Nigeen Lake
A quieter, cleaner twin of Dal Lake ringed by willows and offering serene houseboat stays.
Nishat Bagh
The Garden of Joy, a dramatic 12-terraced Mughal garden overlooking Dal Lake.
Shalimar Bagh
Mughal emperor Jahangir's grand terraced garden with chinar trees and fountains.
Zero Bridge
A popular riverside walkway along the Jhelum with sunset views and a casual local atmosphere.
Shopping
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Polo View Market
Srinagar's pedestrian-only handicraft promenade with artisan shops along a colonial streetscape.
Residency Road
Srinagar's oldest multi-lane shopping street running parallel to Lal Chowk.
Zaina Kadal Market
One of Srinagar's oldest bazaars near a 15th-century bridge, selling spices, copperware and garments.
Temple
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Kheer Bhawani Temple
Sacred spring shrine of the Kashmiri Pandits' kuldevi, Goddess Ragnya Devi.
Pandrethan Shiva Temple
A remarkably preserved 9th-century Kashmiri Hindu temple standing in a natural spring tank.
Shankaracharya Temple
Ancient Shiva temple atop Shankaracharya Hill with panoramic views of Srinagar.
Sharika Devi Temple
Presiding deity of Srinagar, an 18-armed goddess enshrined on Hari Parbat.
Zeashta Devi Shrine
An ancient Shakti shrine on the Zabarwan hillside, sacred to Kashmiri Pandits since antiquity.