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Srinagar

Srinagar

Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir

Srinagar

Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir

Dal LakeMughal GardensHouseboats

Dal Lake, houseboats and Mughal gardens

Dal Lake, Nagin Lake and the Jhelum river frame Kashmir’s summer capital. The Mughal gardens, the old city bazaars and the shikaras on the water make it one of the most distinctive cities in the Himalaya. Staying a night on a houseboat is part of the experience.

Ideal stay2–3 nightsTwo nights covers Dal Lake, a houseboat evening and the Mughal gardens. A third lets you take the old city at an easy pace.
Nearest airportSrinagar (SXR)30 min to Srinagar · Taxi to Dal Lake
Getting thereSrinagar Airport is about 30 minutes from Dal LakeThere are direct flights from Delhi and other major cities. By road from Jammu it takes about 8 to 10 hours.
Time zoneGMT+5:30Same time as India

Getting around. Shikaras are the way to cross Dal Lake. Taxis cover the Mughal gardens and the old city, and most visitors book a car with a driver for the length of their stay.

Part ofJammu & KashmirSrinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg and 1 more city

Things to do in Srinagar

3 experiences from our activity catalogue

Dal Lake Shikara RideScenicDal Lake Shikara RideA hired wooden shikara boat ride on Dal Lake, booked per boat per hour from the numbered ghats along Boulevard Road in Srinagar.1 hr₹700 per shikara per hour for up to 3 km (J&K Tourism notified rate, per boat and not per person); ₹400 per additional hour; ₹2,700 for a six-hour dayMughal Gardens, SrinagarGardenMughal Gardens, SrinagarA set of three terraced 17th-century Mughal gardens on Dal Lake's eastern side - Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh and Chashme Shahi - ticketed separately.3 hr₹30 per garden (Indian adult) / ₹100 (foreign national); ₹15 child under 12Srinagar Old CityOld quarterSrinagar Old CityThe medieval quarter of Srinagar on both banks of the Jhelum, known locally as Shehr-e-Khaas or Downtown, built around wooden shrines and bazaars.3 hrFree

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Weather and best time to visit

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Best time to visit

April

The tulip garden is usually open from late March or April.

High / Low18° / 6°CRainfall202 mm
Best timeGoodOff seasonOpen-Meteo historical weather (ERA5), 2015–2024 averages
SpringMarch–May

Almond and cherry blossoms bloom across the valley. Tulip Garden in Srinagar is the largest in Asia. Ideal for sightseeing.

SummerJune–AugustBest Time

Peak season. Warm days perfect for Sonamarg, Pahalgam, and shikara rides on Dal Lake.

AutumnSeptember–November

Chinar trees turn gold and crimson. Saffron fields bloom in October. Fewer crowds, stunning colours.

WinterDecember–FebruarySkiing

Gulmarg gets 4–5 m of snow — the best skiing in South Asia. Dal Lake occasionally freezes.

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