Srinagar Honeymoon Packages And Popular Tourist Attractions

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Srinagar is the capital of Kashmir has been listed one of the top 10 hill stations of India and popularly known as ‘Land of Lakes and Gardens’. It is known for the famous Dal Lake its twisting waterways, tree-lined Nagin Lake, and the Jhelum River. Although tourism was disrupted due to civil unrest in the past few years calm has been restored again in Srinagar attracting tourists again like it used to. Given below are some popular tourist attractions included in Srinagar honeymoon packages.

Places of Interest

1. Hari Parbat - Hari Parbat is considered with great reverence by Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs and one of the popular tourist attractions included in Srinagar honeymoon packages. Hindus consider it sacred because the temple of Sharika Mata which has the Durga or Shakti as the deity goddess is located here. Muslims consider it sacred because the historic shrine of Makhdoom Sahib is located on the southern side who was a sufi saint. Sikhs consider it sacred because the Gurudwara Chhatti Padshahi is located near the Kathi Darwaza. There is also a Mughal fort in Hari Parbat which was developed to full size during ...
... the 18th century by Afghan Governor, Ata Mohammad Khan.

2. Shankaracharya Temple - Built on a high octagonal plinth, on the hill known as Takht-i-Sulaiman the site dates back to 250 BC and is associated with the Hindu philosopher Shankarachayya who visited Kashmir ten centuries ago. . It is one of the popular tourist attractions included in Srinagar honeymoon packages.

3. Mughal Gardens - Mughal Gardens is worth a visit and a one of the popular tourist attractions included in Srinagar honeymoon packages. It has terraced lawns, cascading fountains and bright flowerbeds, overlooking the panorama of the Dal Lake.

4. Katra - It is the base camp for pilgrims to Vishno Devi. The holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is situated 14kms from Katra. It is a wonderful experience to walk through the main bazaar for buying souvenirs, dry fruits, woolen garments, hosiery, leather jackets, etc. It is one of the popular tourist attractions included in Srinagar honeymoon packages.

5. Hazratbal Shrine - Situated on the left bank of the famous Dal Lake is the Hazratbal Shrine dedicated to Prophet Mohammad whose sacred hair is preserved in this shrine.

6. Jama Masjid - Established in 1398AD by Sultan Sikander Jama Masjid is one of the most ancient and spacious mosques located in the heart of the city.

7. Nagin Lake - It is a picturesque lake surrounded by trees on all sides popularly known as the 'Jewel in the Ring’. It is located 6kms from Dal Lake. It has a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere away from the bustling city life which makes it a great place for relaxation.

Hence we can conclude that visiting the above mentioned places will be an enjoyable and delightful experience for honeymooners.

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