Things to Do in Srinagar

Srinagar is known as the heaven on earth. There are so many Things to do in Srinagar. The activities in Srinagar encompass numerous things such as - the sikara ride in the Dal Lake, visiting the Moghal Gardens and definitely shopping the authentic products from the Kashmiri market.

Shopping in Srinagar

Besides visiting different places of religious and historical significance, you can shop for your family and friends. Handicraft industry is in boom in this part of India. Things to do constitute of - browsing the market for the wooden handcrafted products, traditional Kashmiri shawls, carpets and authentic Kashmiri baskets.

There are so many things to do in the Valley of "Jannat". Activities also comprise of winter sports in the season of winter like skiing and skating. You can Shop for the embroidery shawls which are often hand made. The Kashmiri women take the pain of creating magic with silken threads and accessories. There are handmade carpets too found in plethora in the markets of Srinagar.

There are different varieties of carpets depending on the texture of the material and knots. The best varieties of carpets have greater knots. You can even look for the baskets which are used for both decorative purposes as well as gifts. These baskets can be used as the fruit or flower baskets. The traditional silver jewelry of the Kashmiri women is in vogue. You can accessorize your contemporary apparel with these silver jewelries.

The Things to do in Srinagar also comprise of adventure activities like - trekking to the sacred cave of Amaranth. You can even visit the Dachigam National Park which is only twenty two kilometers away from the commercial city of Srinagar. You can even take part of camping in a secluded place of the Himalayas. Traveling to Pahalgam is yet another Thing to do in Srinagar.