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Srinagar situated in the heart of Kashmir valley, Srinagar is a travelers’ paradise. Stunning and breathtaking sceneries, great food, and beautiful tourist attractions in Srinagar have made it one of the most sought after holiday destinations in the world. The most attractive feature of the tourist attractions in Srinagar are the lovely lakes, the beautiful gardens, houseboats and the snow capped mountains. The place changes color with the change in Srinagar weather and this is what makes it more alluring. The Mughals loved Srinagar and heralded it as heaven on earth. They added more beauty to it by building beautiful Mughal Gardens in Srinagar which include Chashmashahi in Srinagar, Nishat Garden, and Shalimar Garden. These gardens are cherished gifts by the Mughals to this wonderful place and they serve as tourist attractions in Srinagar. The lovely lakes in Srinagar with exotic houseboats over are other important tourist attractions in Srinagar. You can also enjoy a relishing shikara ride on beautiful lakes like Dal Lake in Srinagar, Nagin Lake in Srinagar and Wular Lake in Srinagar. Some of the other must see tourist attractions in Srinagar includes Hazratbal in Srinagar which is situated on the banks of Dal lake and whose pure white marbles reflects the grace and beauty of this monument. Jama Masjid in Srinagar is another important mosque situated at Nowhatta in the heart of the old city of Srinagar. Another important holy place of Srinagar is the Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar built in the memory of the philosopher called Shankaracharya. Khanqah of shah Hamadan, the first mosque built in Srinagar is also one of the most important of the tourist attractions of Srinagar. The other important places of sightseeing in Srinagar include Pari Mahal in Sringar, Khanqah-e-Moula in Srinagar and Pratap Singh Meusuem in Srinagar. Srinagar tourism also suggests the travelers to visit the various places of interest nearby Srinagar. Gulmarg and Sonamarg are also the major tourist attractions of Srinagar where travelers can enjoy sports like skiing, trekking and hiking. A trip to Srinagar is incomplete till you visit the old city in Srinagar which reflects medieval charm and speaks volumes of the past history of the place. The rich culture and heritage of Srinagar is delicately preserved in this place and once you come here, the beauty of this exotic place will for long linger in your mind.
The charm of this unique place cannot be captured completely in words. So, come for yourself and find out why it is still called the heaven on earth.
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