Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar
Dal Lake houseboats, Mughal gardens and meadows beyond
About Srinagar
Srinagar is built around water: shikaras crossing Dal Lake at dawn, houseboats with carved walnut interiors, and the Mughal gardens stepping up the hillside behind. Beyond the city, Gulmarg has one of the world's highest cable cars and a long ski season, Pahalgam sits where two rivers meet under pine forest, and Sonmarg opens towards the glaciers. Check current travel advisories before you book.
- Best time to visit
- April to June for gardens and blossom, July to September for cool escapes from the plains, and December to February for snow and skiing at Gulmarg.JFMAMJJASOND✓ September is a great time to go
- How to reach
- Srinagar airport has daily flights from Delhi and other metros. The road from Jammu takes about 8–9 hrs and can close in bad weather.
- Trips start & end at
- Srinagar International Airport or the city centre
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