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Things to see in Srinagar (India): 54 places and when to go
Srinagar is a major city in India with around 1,140,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 54 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (32), Nature (11), Temples (8). The best known are Dachigam National Park, Shalimar Bagh, Srinagar and Hazratbal Shrine. The best time to come is October to March; also possible: April and September. In June there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- India · 34.1019, 74.8131
- Population
- About 1,140,000
- Places
- 54 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (32) · Nature (11) · Temples (8) · Mountains (4) · History (3) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- October to March.
- Also possible
- April and September.
- Nearest airport
- DEL New Delhi, 654 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Kolahoi, at 5,425 m.
What to see in Srinagar
The places in and around Srinagar, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Dachigam National ParkNational park in India20 km
- Shalimar Bagh, SrinagarMughal garden in Srinagar, Kashmir7.7 km
- Hazratbal ShrineMuslim shrine in Kashmir4.1 km
- Jamia Masjid, SrinagarHistoric mosque in Srinagar, India497 m
- Lidder ValleyValley in Jammu and Kashmir, India47 km
- Nishat BaghTerraced Mughal garden at Dal Lake, near Srinagar, Kashmir, India6.8 km
- Shankaracharya Temple7th century hilltop Hindu temple in Jammu and Kashmir3.8 km
- Hari ParbatHill overlooking Srinagar, India545 m
- Mount KolahoiMountain in Jammu and Kashmir, India48 km
- Pathar MosqueMosque in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir1.3 km
- ParihasporeArchaeological site in Jammu and Kashmir, India17 km
- Aali MosqueMosque in Srinagar, Kashmir1.8 km
- Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip GardenGarden in Srinagar district, Jammu and Kashmir, India6.3 km
- Avantiswami TempleHindu temple in Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir, India27 km
- Akhund Mullah Shah MosqueMosque in Kashmir416 m
- Kheer Bhawani TempleHindu Temple in Kashmir15 km
- Jamia Masjid, ShopianMosque in Shopian, India43 km
- Kolahoi GlacierGlacier in India48 km
- Mount MahadevMountain peak in Jammu and Kashmir, India17 km
- Shankaracharya HillHill in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India3.8 km
- Overa-Aru Wildlife SanctuaryProtected area in Jammu and Kashmir39 km
- Zero BridgeBridge in Srinagar, India3.9 km
- Chhumanai lakesHiking36 km
- gangbal to kana sar and andarun sarHiking39 km
And the other 30, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Gumbar gali (Handil sar), Gumsar, Gurwan sar, Hiram Pathri to lake (@Zeeshan), Kangan To Aru, Kashmir Great Lakes, Katar Nag, khonmoh to brien, Koh e Jabbar / Burzawas peak, kolahoi pass / lakhath gali, Magru Sar, mahalish top, mamneth, Mamneth Circuit Trail, Mengandob lakes, mohandmarg, Nichinai lake, Nichinai valley lake, Nurpur gali, Pamsar, Satsar to Gangbal, Satsaran Bar Gali, Shin Mahinu peak, Shitkari to Nichinai, Sunset peak, Tatakooti peak, Trusar, Tserasangar Bal, Watal sar, Yamhar Sanamus
When to go to Srinagar
The best time to visit Srinagar is October to March; also possible: April and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time9:58
- FebBest time10:46
- MarBest time11:45
- AprPossible12:52
- MayBetter not13:47
- JunBetter not14:16
- JulBetter not14:04
- AugBetter not13:16
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:07
- NovBest time10:11
- DecBest time9:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44. In January, 54 of the 54 places are at their best.
When to go to India in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Srinagar
The nearest main airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL, New Delhi), 654 km as the crow flies. How to get around India (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Temple Road7 places251 km
- Leh15 places254 km
- Amritsar5 places274 km
- Bhedpal Thamsar Pass Trail6 places279 km
- Sanghor (Theli) Riyali Thach trail13 places300 km
And all of India, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Srinagar?
The best known: Dachigam National Park, Shalimar Bagh, Srinagar, Hazratbal Shrine, Jamia Masjid, Srinagar, Lidder Valley. In all, 54 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Srinagar?
October to March; also possible: April and September. In June there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44.
How do you get to Srinagar?
The nearest main airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 654 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Srinagar as the destination and these 54 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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