Exploring Srinagar: The Summer Capital

✍️ By FrozenKashmir Team 📅 December 03, 2025 👁 22 views

Srinagar is Kashmir's cultural and commercial capital. Dal Lake: Take Shikara rides (₹300-500/hour), visit floating gardens, and stay in houseboats. Old City: Explore narrow lanes, Shah Hamadan mosque, and Jama Masjid. Markets: Lal Chowk for shopping, Residency Road for cafes. Parks: Nishat and Shalimar gardens are must-visits. Food: Try Mughal Darbar, Ahdoos, and street food at Lal Chowk. Accommodation ranges from budget to 5-star. Airport well-connected. Local transport: Auto-rickshaws and taxis. Best time: March-October. Explore beyond tourist spots to old bazaars. Photography at Dal Lake during sunrise. Visit tulip garden in April.