Srinagar
In the heart of the Kashmir Valley, Srinagar spreads out on both sides of the Jhelum. The Valley’s beauty has enticed visitors from distant lands. Srinagar bears the hallmark of the Mughals. There are waterways with houseboats, handcrafted souvenirs, outdoor activities. On the same circuit is Gulmarg - the country’s premier wintersports resort. In another direction lies Pahalgam, a place renowned for its natural beauty. It is also a starting point for several well known treks and excursions.
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SRINAGAR - THE LAKE CITY
Srinagar is located in the heart of the Kash¬mir Valley at an altitude of 1,730 m above sea level, spread on both sides of the river Jhelum. The Dal and Nagin Lakes enhance its pictur¬esque setting, while the changing play of the seasons and the salubrious climate ensures thai the city is equally attractive to visitors round the year.
Today Srinagar is a resort for the tourist who can experience, first hand, the peculiar beauty of the valley that has attracted the Chinese, the Mu-ghals and the British.
Kheer Bhawani
The Goddess Ragnya Devi is symbolised as a sacred spring at Tula Mula village, 27 km from Srinagar.
AWANTIPUR: Founded by Avantivarman who reigned in Kashmir in the 9th century, this ancient township is 29 km from Srinagar.
Kargil
Kargil is mid-point between Srinagar and Leh. This is where all vehicles going between these two places make a night halt. It is the only other town in Ladakh besides Leh, and is the district headquarters of the region which includes Suru and Zanskar.
Access is by private cars, taxis and J&K State Road Transport Corporation buses. Kargil is 204 km from Srinagar and 230 km from Leh.
YUSMARG:
A two-hour drive from Srinagar(47 km) will take you to acres upon acres of grassy meadows ringed by forests of pine, and lowering beyond them, awesome and majestic snow-clad mountains. This is Yusmarg - close tnough to Srinagar for a picnic, idyllic enough to make you want to stay for a few days.
International Lake Front Golf Course
Srinagar
Spanning an expanse of 250 acres in Srina¬gar, the International Lake Front Golf Course, guarantees to be a golfer's haven. This project is being designed and laid out by the world-re¬nowned golf architect, Robert Trent Jones Jr. II, who has built 500 courses all over the world, in¬cluding in Bangkok and China.
The course will have a clubhouse, which in no way will interfere with the skyline. 50,000 trees are being planted at strategic points along the cours
