Srinagar
Houseboats, shikaras and Mughal gardens
- Best time to visit
- March–October
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- Timings and entry
- Mughal gardens: 9am–7pm, ₹24 entry
- Located in
- Jammu & Kashmir
Kashmir’s summer capital sits on Dal and Nigeen lakes — stay on a carved cedar houseboat, take a dawn shikara to the floating vegetable market and walk the terraced Mughal gardens.
Srinagar is a city of water: Dal Lake, Nigeen Lake and the Jhelum river shape its neighbourhoods, markets and pace of life.
Things to do
Take a shikara at sunrise to the floating market, visit Nishat, Shalimar and Chashme Shahi gardens, climb to Shankaracharya temple for the view, and walk the old city lanes around Jamia Masjid.
Where to stay
Deluxe houseboats on Dal and Nigeen lakes are the classic choice; Boulevard Road hotels are convenient for sightseeing and shopping.
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Top attractions
When to go & what to know
Best season
March–October
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Famous food
- Wazwan at a local caterer
- Kahwa on the shikara
- Bakery breads: girda and lavasa
Stay, eat & get around in Srinagar
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Read more about Srinagar
A first-timer’s guide to staying on a Dal Lake houseboat
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From the 36-course wedding feast to the bakeries that open at dawn — a guide to eating well in Kashmir.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Give yourself more days than you think. Mornings are magical before the crowds arrive.
Great food, safe streets and lots to see within a short drive. We are already planning to return.
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Worth every minute
Give yourself more days than you think. Mornings are magical before the crowds arrive.
Our favourite stop
Great food, safe streets and lots to see within a short drive. We are already planning to return.