Glimpse of Paradise

Srinagar is the summer capital of the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated in the Kashmir Valley and lies on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus. The City is famous for its gardens , Lakes and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dry fruits.
Srinagar has a humid subtropical climate with a climate much cooler than what is found in much of the rest of India, due to its moderately high elevation and northerly position.
Srinagar is one of the places that has been called the "Venice of the East" or the " Kashmiri Venice" it is known for its lakes, which include Dal Lake - noted for its houseboats - and Nagin Lake.
Srinagar has some Mughal Gardens, forming a part of those laid by Mughal emperors across the Indian Subcontinent. Those of Srinagar and its close vicinity include Chashma Shahi (the royal fountains); Pari Mahal (the palace of the fairies); Nishat Bagh (the garden of spring); Shalimar Bagh; and the Naseem Bagh.
There are many religious holy places in Srinagar. They include:
1.Hazratbal Shrine
2.Jama Masjid, Srinagar, one of the oldest mosques in Kashmir
3.Hamza Makhdum on "Hari Parbhat"
4.Kheer Bhawani in Ganderbal
5.Hari parbathill hosts shrine of Sarika Mata Temple
6.Shankaracharya temple