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Srinagar Travel Guide
Quick Facts About Srinagar
  • State
  • : J&K
  • Currency
  • : Indian Rupee
  • Altitute
  • : 1730 metres
  • STD Code
  • : 0194
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    Location: It is located in the western part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir in the heart of the Kashmir Valley . The Jhelum River flows on both sides of the valley. The Great Himalayan Range on the north and the Pir Panjal on the south surround the landscape of Srinagar.

    Climate:
    Summer - 10 °C - 29 °COR50 °F - 84 °F
    Peak Summer Months - April to June
    Winter - (-) 1.9 °C - 7.3 °COR28.5 °F - 45.1°F
    Peak Winter Months -November to February
    Monsoon - 650 mm from March to May

    Best time to visit: Is between April and June

    Tourist offices:
    Tourism Department (For Information and Booking)
    Ph: +91-0194-2457930, +91-0194-2472644

    Director Tourism ( Kashmir )
    Tourist Reception Centre
    Srinagar
    Ph: +91-0194-2452690 - 91
    Email:dtk@jktourism.org

    Director of Tourism
    Jammu & Kashmir Government
    Srinagar
    Ph: +91-0194-72449, +91-0194-73648, +91-0194-77224 (+91-0194-7730315 after hours).

    Naeem Akhter
    Secretary Tourism
    J&K Government
    Ph: 0191-2542922 & 2548715

    Shafat Noor
    Addl. Secretary Tourism
    J&K Government
    Ph: 0191-2573150 & 2560229

    Farooq A. Shah
    Director Tourism
    J&K, Kashmir
    0194-2472449 & 2479548

    Important Telephone Numbers
    Tourist Taxi Stands
    Tourist Reception Centre - 2452527
    Nehru Park - 2453657
    Dalgate - 2472146
    Lal Chowk - 2474898
    House Boat Owners Association Counter - 2450326
    Sher-i-Kashmir Institute ofMedical Sciences - 400348
    SMHS Hospital - 451312, 452013
    Children's Hospital - 451317
    Deputy Director Tourism (Enforcement), Tourist Reception Centre -477224
    Tourist Police Station, Tourist Reception Centre, (Open 24 hrs) - 52690/91 extn.26

    Short description: Heaven on Earth - A Visit to this paradise is a true delight.

    A tourist destination for all seasons is what Srinagar is to visitors and travelers the world over. Known as the paradise on earth, the breathtaking landscape and the picturesque surroundings are sure to leave you spellbound.

    Apart from the regular tourist destinations in Srinagar and the ones adjoining it, you are sure to discover something new and interesting in every nook and corner of the city.

    A long list of must see places, the food, shopping, adventure sports are just some of the things that Srinagar has to offer. So get set and go on a journey of a lifetime!


    Languages: Kashmiri, Hindi, Urdu, English
     
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