Aamir's Guidebook

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A 17th century terraced Mughal Garden. The Garden of bliss with fountains & pools spreading across 12 landscaped terraces laid out by Asif Khan father of Empress Noorjahan in 1633AD on the bank of Dal Lake with Zabarvan Massif at the back.Nishat commands magnificent view of the Lake and the Snow capped Pir Panchal Range to the west of the valley. Timings: 9:30 am – 6:30 pm, all days of the week Cost Per Person: 24 INR for adults, 12 INR for children
18 locals recommend
Nishat Garden
Boulevard Road
18 locals recommend
A 17th century terraced Mughal Garden. The Garden of bliss with fountains & pools spreading across 12 landscaped terraces laid out by Asif Khan father of Empress Noorjahan in 1633AD on the bank of Dal Lake with Zabarvan Massif at the back.Nishat commands magnificent view of the Lake and the Snow capped Pir Panchal Range to the west of the valley. Timings: 9:30 am – 6:30 pm, all days of the week Cost Per Person: 24 INR for adults, 12 INR for children
A Mughal garden linked through a channel to the northeast of Dal Lake. The Bagh was built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir, for his wife Nur Jahan, in 1619. The Shalimar Bagh is considered to be the high point of Mughal horticulture and is known as the "Crown of Srinagar". Timings: 9:30 am – 6:30 pm, all days of the week 
Cost Per Person: 24 INR for adults, 12 INR for children
14 locals recommend
Shalimar Bagh
14 locals recommend
A Mughal garden linked through a channel to the northeast of Dal Lake. The Bagh was built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir, for his wife Nur Jahan, in 1619. The Shalimar Bagh is considered to be the high point of Mughal horticulture and is known as the "Crown of Srinagar". Timings: 9:30 am – 6:30 pm, all days of the week 
Cost Per Person: 24 INR for adults, 12 INR for children
Pari Mahal or Peer Mahal, also known as The Palace of Fairies, is a seven-terraced garden located at the top of Zabarwan mountain, overlooking the city of Srinagar and the south-west of Dal Lake. The Pari Mahal was built by Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh. It served as a library and an abode for him. Dara Shikoh was said to have lived in this area in the years 1640, 1645, and 1654. It was further used as an observatory, useful for teaching astrology and astronomy. Timings: 9:30 am – 7:30 pm, all days of the week 
Cost Per Person: 24 INR for adults, 12 INR for children
12 locals recommend
Pari Mahal
12 locals recommend
Pari Mahal or Peer Mahal, also known as The Palace of Fairies, is a seven-terraced garden located at the top of Zabarwan mountain, overlooking the city of Srinagar and the south-west of Dal Lake. The Pari Mahal was built by Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh. It served as a library and an abode for him. Dara Shikoh was said to have lived in this area in the years 1640, 1645, and 1654. It was further used as an observatory, useful for teaching astrology and astronomy. Timings: 9:30 am – 7:30 pm, all days of the week 
Cost Per Person: 24 INR for adults, 12 INR for children
Experience the beauty and tranquillity of Dal Lake on a Shikara - a type of wooden boat found on and other water bodies of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Timings: 6:00 am – 5:00 pm, all days of the week 
Approximate Rates: 600 INR per hour and only 4 adults and 2 children are allowed
Shikara Ride
Experience the beauty and tranquillity of Dal Lake on a Shikara - a type of wooden boat found on and other water bodies of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Timings: 6:00 am – 5:00 pm, all days of the week 
Approximate Rates: 600 INR per hour and only 4 adults and 2 children are allowed
Post Office, Dal Lake” – claimed to be the only such in the world – is built on a houseboat, now moored on the western edge of the Dal Lake. This is actually a heritage post office that has existed since British times. It was called Nehru Park Post Office before 2011. But then the chief postmaster John Samuel renamed it as "Floating Post Office’. This post office lets you avail of all the regular postal services available in the country while being afloat. The seal used on everything posted from Floating Post Office is unique - along with the dale and address. It bears the design of a boatman rowing a Shikara on the Dal Lake. Timings: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm, closed on Sundays.
Nehru Park Floating Post Office
Boulevard Road
Post Office, Dal Lake” – claimed to be the only such in the world – is built on a houseboat, now moored on the western edge of the Dal Lake. This is actually a heritage post office that has existed since British times. It was called Nehru Park Post Office before 2011. But then the chief postmaster John Samuel renamed it as "Floating Post Office’. This post office lets you avail of all the regular postal services available in the country while being afloat. The seal used on everything posted from Floating Post Office is unique - along with the dale and address. It bears the design of a boatman rowing a Shikara on the Dal Lake. Timings: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm, closed on Sundays.
The history of houseboats in Srinagar is linked with British period when the king of Kashmir Sri Gulab Singh didn't allow British people to buy land or do any construction activity in the valley. Then small house boats were constructed to keep on Dal lake and those days these small house boats were moving in water. Some can trace the houseboat phenomenon back to the 1880s, to a shop owner named Pandit Naraindas, who catered to foreign tourists. When his shop burned down, as wooden structures do from time to time in Srinagar, it is said Naraindas moved his inventory to a small boat used by the boat-dwelling Hanjis and moored it.
29 locals recommend
Dal Lake
29 locals recommend
The history of houseboats in Srinagar is linked with British period when the king of Kashmir Sri Gulab Singh didn't allow British people to buy land or do any construction activity in the valley. Then small house boats were constructed to keep on Dal lake and those days these small house boats were moving in water. Some can trace the houseboat phenomenon back to the 1880s, to a shop owner named Pandit Naraindas, who catered to foreign tourists. When his shop burned down, as wooden structures do from time to time in Srinagar, it is said Naraindas moved his inventory to a small boat used by the boat-dwelling Hanjis and moored it.
The only one of its kind in India, the floating market where vegetable sellers gather to sell their ware in the center of the lake at the break of day and wrap up just as the sunlight touches the water only on Saturdays. According to a study by Srinagar's historic SP College, total 31 vegetables, including cucumber, tomatoes, spinach, radish, carrots, onion, brinjal, cauliflower, cabbage, pumpkin etc. are grown in Dal Lake by Hanji community and Dal dwellers. Timings: 5:00 am – 7:00 am, Saturdays only.
Floating Vegetable Market (SM)
The only one of its kind in India, the floating market where vegetable sellers gather to sell their ware in the center of the lake at the break of day and wrap up just as the sunlight touches the water only on Saturdays. According to a study by Srinagar's historic SP College, total 31 vegetables, including cucumber, tomatoes, spinach, radish, carrots, onion, brinjal, cauliflower, cabbage, pumpkin etc. are grown in Dal Lake by Hanji community and Dal dwellers. Timings: 5:00 am – 7:00 am, Saturdays only.
Nehru park area is the busiest location on the Boulevard road. This park was laid out in middle of the 20th century. Shikaras, rows of House Boats, Hotels, Speed boats, Surf riders , Water skiers, GagriBal Swimming Ghats and many more scenes welcome you when you move in this area .
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Nehru park area is the busiest location on the Boulevard road. This park was laid out in middle of the 20th century. Shikaras, rows of House Boats, Hotels, Speed boats, Surf riders , Water skiers, GagriBal Swimming Ghats and many more scenes welcome you when you move in this area .
Shankaracharya Temple was built around 200 BC by Jaluka, the son of Emperor Ashoka. Nestled at an elevation of 1100 feet the temple has the most tranquil atmosphere that fills one with great peace of mind. Since 243 steps have to be climbed to reach the famous sacred site in Srinagar, it is advised to wear comfortable footwear and carry water along. Timings: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm, all days of the week
7 locals recommend
Shankaracharya temple, Srinagar
7 locals recommend
Shankaracharya Temple was built around 200 BC by Jaluka, the son of Emperor Ashoka. Nestled at an elevation of 1100 feet the temple has the most tranquil atmosphere that fills one with great peace of mind. Since 243 steps have to be climbed to reach the famous sacred site in Srinagar, it is advised to wear comfortable footwear and carry water along. Timings: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm, all days of the week
Hari Parbat is also known as Kooh-e-Maran lies on the west of Dal Lake. This Mughal structure was built by an Afghan Governor Atta Mohammed Khan in 18th century. The first fortifications on the site were constructed by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1590 who built an outer wall for the fort as part of his plans for a new capital at the site of modern-day Srinagar city in Kashmir. Another story goes that, Chand and Mund were two demons who terrorised the people of the valley. The Gods called upon Shakti, who in the form of a Myna (Hari) threw a pebble on the demons which grew into a mountain, known as Hari Parbat today. Timings: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm, all days of the week
Hari Parbat Fort Entry (Road)
Kathi Darwaza Road
Hari Parbat is also known as Kooh-e-Maran lies on the west of Dal Lake. This Mughal structure was built by an Afghan Governor Atta Mohammed Khan in 18th century. The first fortifications on the site were constructed by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1590 who built an outer wall for the fort as part of his plans for a new capital at the site of modern-day Srinagar city in Kashmir. Another story goes that, Chand and Mund were two demons who terrorised the people of the valley. The Gods called upon Shakti, who in the form of a Myna (Hari) threw a pebble on the demons which grew into a mountain, known as Hari Parbat today. Timings: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm, all days of the week
Old Srinagar Heritage Walk is the rich historical and traditional past of Kashmir. It takes the tourists to the culturally and traditionally rich parts of Srinagar through the lanes of the old Srinagar that has old markets of spices, dry fruits and threads. This is a unique experience of ancient buildings, relics of history, bylanes of downtown, busy local markets, ancient shrines, temples, and mosques. It exhibits the fantastic craft and artistry of the locals. Visit the marvelous structures including Jamia Masjid featuring 370 pillars made of the Maple tree.
Jamia Masjid
Nowhatta Kathi Darwaza Road
Old Srinagar Heritage Walk is the rich historical and traditional past of Kashmir. It takes the tourists to the culturally and traditionally rich parts of Srinagar through the lanes of the old Srinagar that has old markets of spices, dry fruits and threads. This is a unique experience of ancient buildings, relics of history, bylanes of downtown, busy local markets, ancient shrines, temples, and mosques. It exhibits the fantastic craft and artistry of the locals. Visit the marvelous structures including Jamia Masjid featuring 370 pillars made of the Maple tree.
Situated at an altitude of 2,650 m, it is the highest green golf course anywhere in the world. Timings: 08:30 am – 10:00 pm
 Entry Fee: INR 800 for Indians
Gulmarg Golf Course
Situated at an altitude of 2,650 m, it is the highest green golf course anywhere in the world. Timings: 08:30 am – 10:00 pm
 Entry Fee: INR 800 for Indians
The ride takes place in three phases: Phase 1: M Gulmarg to Kongdoori Phase 2: Kongdoori to Apharwat Peak Phase 3: Kongdoori to Mary Shoulder (Chair Lift) To buy or book the ropeway/Gulmarg Gondola ticket online, please visit the Jammu & Kashmir Cable Car Corporation. Timings: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (Ride) | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Ticket sale) 
Cost Per Person: INR 700 (Phase I) | INR 900 (Phase II) | INR 300 (Chair Lift)
Gulmarg Gondola
The ride takes place in three phases: Phase 1: M Gulmarg to Kongdoori Phase 2: Kongdoori to Apharwat Peak Phase 3: Kongdoori to Mary Shoulder (Chair Lift) To buy or book the ropeway/Gulmarg Gondola ticket online, please visit the Jammu & Kashmir Cable Car Corporation. Timings: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (Ride) | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Ticket sale) 
Cost Per Person: INR 700 (Phase I) | INR 900 (Phase II) | INR 300 (Chair Lift)
Trout Fishing in Pahalgam is one of its kind. You need to book online permit on the fisheries website http://jkfisheries.in and have your own tackle. You can catch brown trout and sometimes rainbow.
15 locals recommend
Pahalgam
15 locals recommend
Trout Fishing in Pahalgam is one of its kind. You need to book online permit on the fisheries website http://jkfisheries.in and have your own tackle. You can catch brown trout and sometimes rainbow.