Srinagar

Srinagar the heart of Kashmir was founded by emperor Ashoka (3rd Century BC). the city is surrounded by beautiful lofty mountains. the city is spread on both sides of river jehlum also known as (the vale of Kashmir). Srinagar is also a center of manufacturer of carpets, silk and wool. the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. Srinagar is now home to a world of art SKICC auditorium that is the best in its class across the country for conference and convention tourism.
places of interest include:
world’s famous mughal gardens, Shalimar, Nishat, Tulip gardens,(Asia’s biggest tulip garden) botanical gardens, Chesmashahi and Parimahal. All the gardens are situated on the banks of the Dal Lake with the Zabarwan hills in the background.
other places include:hari parbat fort, harwan, hazratbal, jamia masjid, nageen, shahi hamadan mosque, shankar acharia temple, kheer bhawani, dachigam wildlife sanctuary, tomb of Hazrat Sheikh Hamza Mkhdoomi (RA), kashmir Haat and musium.
Srinagar offers a wide range of cusine specially kashmiri Wazwaan, inter continental, chainise, mughalie, south indian, punjaabi, both veg and non veg.
Srinagar is home to kashmiri arts and artifacts, wood carvings, paper machee, copper works, shawls, handicrafts, carpets, handloom items and much more.