Excursions from Srinagar

The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir - Srinagar - is a brilliant hill resort located ideally in the Kashmir valley. To a visitor, this region is a paradise of lush flora and a people who are as warm as the inherent spirit of the city. Gracing both the banks of the Jhelum River, Srinagar is a place where travelers can undertake excursions from Srinagar to places one can only see in dreams. They consist of: Gulmarg, the Dachigam National Park, Anantnag, Yusmarg and the Charar-e-Sharif in Srinagar.

Gulmarg - the meadow of flowers - is the place that is blessed by nature's bounty. This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in the valley. One of the excursions from Srinagar to this place takes you to a land meant for the romantic and the adventurer alike. Enjoy skiing through the high slopes and trek through the verdant slopes. The Dachigam National Park - in full bloom with the wild fruit trees and beautiful animals - is the closest you could get to the abode of the gods. Some of the exotic plant species you will locate at one of these excursions from Srinagar comprise: wild cherry, pear, plum, peach, apple, apricot, walnut and chestnut.

Anantnag, as a part of the excursions from Srinagar, is a pleasant getaway with a wealth of ample religious shrines and places to worship. Known as the Land of the Saints, Kashmir enjoys reverence and allegiance from people professing different religious faiths. Yusmarg, located approximately 47 kilometers from Srinagar, lies in the Badgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. The two-hour drive from the city is pleasant with the grassy pastures stretching over vast areas backed by the splendor of the ice-capped hills. Excursions from Srinagar also take you to the Charar-e-Sharif in Srinagar, the most sacrosanct of the Muslim shrines in India.