Introduction:

The capital of J& K and the largest city in the state, Situated on the banks of the Jhelum River. Srinagar is famous for its canals, houseboats and Mughal gardens. The population density in the district Srinagar is 401 per Square Kilometer which is highest in the state. The literacy rate of the district was 33.80%in 1981.  Srinagar city at 876 km north of Delhi, Its famous for its 9 ancient bridges, linking the two parts of the city. Srinagar is founded by the King Pravarasena II over all 2,000 years ago, Srinagar owes its name to two Sanskrit words, Sri (meaning profusion and wealth) and Nagar. In 3rd century BC  the city was a part of the Mauryan Empire, which once happened to be one of the most important empires of India. This region prospered quite well under the rule of the Kushans in the 1st century AD. During this period, it used to be an important Buddhist pilgrimage site. In the 6th century, however, it became a part of the kingdom of Vikramaditya, the ruler of Ujjain. Local Hindu rulers ruled it until the 14th century, when Muslims rulers invaded and captured it. With the downfall of the Mughal Empire the fortunes of the area swung dramatically. In 1814, it went to the Sikhs, when Ranjit Singh got the better of the Pathans. However, ultimately the British defeated Ranjit Singh and in accordance with the treaty of Lahore in 1846, they appointed Gulab Singh as the autonomous ruler of Kashmir. Later, Hari Singh, the great grandson of Gulab Singh, united this huge state into India in 1948, when the Pathan intruders from Pakistan tried to capture this state.
 
Attraction in Srinagar:

Dal Lake:  Dal Lake is one of the most important tourist attraction in Srinagar. Its periphery, four enormous water bodies, Lokut Dal, Bod Dal, Gagribal and Nagin. The   Lake also offer some of the most exotic views of the splendid scenery of the Dal Lake The lake is not a flat, continuous mass of water, but an complicated labyrinth of waterways, that constitute a impressive sight and an amazing locale to explore.

Wular Lake:   Wular Lake  is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia. Wular Lake lies about 32 kms to the northwest of Srinagar city. The lake is surrounded by high mountains on the north and north-east of the valley. The size can vary between 30 to 260 square kilometers, depending on the season which augment the scenic charm of the region.

Hazratbal Shrine:    A sacred Muslim  shrine in Srinagar. It contains a relic believed by many Muslims of India to be a hair of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The shrine is situated on the  bank of the famous Dal Lake in Srinagar and is considered to be Kashmir's holiest Muslim shrine.
Shankaracharya Temple -  A beautiful Shiva temple Located on top of a hill known as ‘Takht-e-Suleiman’ on the Gopadari Hill on the South East of Srinagar. this ancient temple stands at an altitude of about 1100 feet above from the level of main Srinagar city. The sacred temple can be visited only through a trek to the top of the hills. 

How to reach there:

By Air: Srinagar Domestic Airport is a nearest airport  to reach Srinagar. This airport  is well connected all the major cities in India.

By Rail:  The Jammu Railway Station Is the nearest railway station  to Srinagar. Jammu station is well connected to all the key cities of India.