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Things to do in Srinagar

11 sights, walks and activities, 3 of them free.

Things to do
11
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3
Best months
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Ideal stay
3 nights
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Things to do in Srinagar

  • Shikara ride on Dal Lake (official rate, per boat)

    Shikara ride on Dal Lake (official rate, per boat)

    ₹700–₹900 per person1 hour

    Representative photo · Photo by Basit Manzoor on Pexels

  • Old-city wazwan lunch

    Old-city wazwan lunch

    ₹600–₹750 per person1.5 hours

    Representative photo · Photo by Syed Qaarif Andrabi on Pexels

  • Shalimar Bagh Mughal garden

    Shalimar Bagh Mughal garden

    ₹30–₹50 per person1–1.5 hours

    Jahangir's Mughal garden with terraced lawns, water channels, fountains and black stone pavilions.

    Photo: Pradeepkjoshi · CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Nishat Bagh terraced garden

    Nishat Bagh terraced garden

    ₹30–₹50 per person1 hour

    A Mughal garden of twelve terraces running down from the Zabarwan hills to Dal Lake, shaded by chinars.

    Photo: McKay Savage · CC BY 2.0

  • Pari Mahal at sunset

    Pari Mahal at sunset

    ₹30–₹50 per person1 hour

    Terraced ruins of a Mughal garden and school on the hillside, looking straight down over Dal Lake.

    Photo: Divya Gupta · CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Chashme Shahi spring garden

    Chashme Shahi spring garden

    ₹30–₹50 per person45 minutes

    A small Mughal garden built around a cold spring, with terraces and fountains above Dal Lake.

    Photo: Amitraina at English Wikipedia · Public domain

  • Tulip Garden in bloom

    Tulip Garden in bloom

    ₹75–₹100 per person1.5 hours · Season Mar–Apr

    Photo: Aman Sachan · CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Shankaracharya Temple hilltop

    Shankaracharya Temple hilltop

    Free1.5 hours

    An old stone Shiva temple on a hilltop above Srinagar, with views over the city and Dal Lake.

    Photo: Divya Gupta · CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Hazratbal Shrine on Dal's north shore

    Hazratbal Shrine on Dal's north shore

    Free1 hour

    A white marble mosque on Dal Lake's north shore that holds a relic of the Prophet, with a wide lakeside court.

    Photo: Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada · CC BY-SA 2.0

  • Old city walk: Jamia Masjid and Khanqah-e-Moula

    Old city walk: Jamia Masjid and Khanqah-e-Moula

    Free2–3 hours

    Srinagar's great mosque in the old city, with a large courtyard surrounded by hundreds of deodar pillars.

    Photo: Varun Shiv Kapur from New Delhi, India · CC BY 2.0

  • Polo View and Residency Road market

    1 hour

    A walkable market street near the Boulevard with shops for Kashmiri shawls, crafts, dry fruits and cafes.

Good to know

  • Shikara rates are notified by J&K Tourism (around ₹700–800 per boat per hour).
  • Permits: No permit for Indians.
  • Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.

Questions

What are the best things to do in Srinagar?

Shikara ride on Dal Lake (official rate, per boat); Old-city wazwan lunch; Shalimar Bagh Mughal garden; Nishat Bagh terraced garden; Pari Mahal at sunset; Chashme Shahi spring garden.

What can you do for free in Srinagar?

Shankaracharya Temple hilltop; Hazratbal Shrine on Dal's north shore; Old city walk: Jamia Masjid and Khanqah-e-Moula.

What is the best time to visit Srinagar?

Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid Jan.

How many days do you need in Srinagar?

3 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend.

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