Places to Visit in Srinagar, Kashmir - Best Tourist Places and Sightseeing

Dachigam National Park Dachigam National Park, one of the most iconic parks in Union Territory, is located on the east bank of Dal Lake and is part of the Zabarwan range of the Western Himalayas (UT). It's spread out over a 141-square-foot area. It was originally built to provide pure drinking water to Srinagar, about 22 kilometers away. In 1952, it was declared a wildlife sanctuary, and in 1981, it was declared a national park.

The vegetation and animals of Dachigam National Park are diverse. This beautiful location is a famous Hangul mansion (Kashmiri Stag). Musk deer, brown bears, Himalayan gray langurs, leopards, jungle cats, and other animals can be seen in the park. Binoculars will let you see golden and bearded vultures as they circle higher in the sky. Trout are among the park's other residents. There is a trout reservoir on the park grounds, but access to it requires special permission from the wildlife warden.

Hari Parbat Fort Hari Parbat, a majestic hill visible from most sections of Srinagar, is located in the heart of the old city, 5 kilometers from the city center. The hillock, also known as 'Koh-e-Maran' and 'Predemna Peet,' offers a panoramic view of the entire ancient city. A straggly spread of Dal Lake separates the formidable hillock from the huge Zabarwan mountain range.

It houses the heritage and holy monuments of utmost importance, including the 'Parvati Temple,' 'Chatti Padshahi Gurudwara,' 'Makhdoom Sahib Shrine,' and 'Akhund Mullah Shah Shrine.' On top of this hill stands the only and most prominent identity marker of Srinagar, the Hari Parbat fort.'

The location was first fortified in 1590 by Mughal Emperor Akbar. He built an outside wall for the fort and planned to establish a new capital, 'Nager Nagor,' within it, but the project never got off the ground. Many people believe that the wall of Hari Parbat, which stretches over 5 kilometers, is the longest and oldest wall in the subcontinent.

Hokersar Wetlands Hokersar Wetlands, in the Zainakote neighborhood of Srinagar, are the largest of Kashmir's nine wetlands and are only 10 kilometers from the city center. It is regarded as the 'Queen Wetland of Kashmir,' and it welcomes around seven lakh migrating birds every year. It is spread out over 13.75 square kilometers.

If you enjoy birdwatching, come to Hokersar when winter arrives in the northern hemisphere at the end of September. Scores of avian species from Siberia, Central Asia, and North Europe flock to the area. Gadwall, garganey, mallard, common merganser, northern pintail, common pochard, ferruginous pochard, red-crested pochard, white eye pochard, northern shoveller, common teal, and Eurasian Wigeon are among the winter visitors at Hokersar.

Kathi Darwaza Where Kathi Darwaza ends, it leads to the main entrance to the Hari Parbat fort. The central feature of this design is a vaulted room with side cavities. Persian inscriptions can be found on the ceiling and the walls of the doorways, which provide information on Persian cargo. Even in the company of the Great Mughals, customs and culture existed. Sangin Darwaza is another fascinating gate in the castle.

Sri Pratap Singh Museum Sri Pratap Singh Museum, on the left bank of the Jhelum River in Lal Mandi, Srinagar, is a popular destination for both locals and tourists. It is one of Kashmir's oldest museums, having been established in 1898 under Maharaja Pratap Singh's reign.

The museum houses antiquities ranging from prehistoric to modern eras, including armor, weaponry, manuscripts, paintings, textiles, coins, and more. Paleontologists, historians, and art lovers will find a wealth of information and historical items at the museum, which covers Jammu, Kashmir, Gilgit, and Baltistan.

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