Tourist Information - Srinagar

Location

It is located in the western part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir in the heart of the Kashmir Valley. The Jhelum River flows on both sides of the valley. The Great Himalayan Range on the north and the Pir Panjal on the south surround the landscape of Srinagar.

Climate

Summer - 10 °C - 29 °C OR 50 °F - 84 °F
Peak Summer Months - April to June
Winter - (-)1.9 °C - 7.3 °C OR 28.5 °F - 45.1 °F
Peak Winter Months -November to February
Monsoon - 650 mm from March to May

Best time to visit

Is between April and June

Tourist offices

Tourism Department (For Information and Booking)

Ph: +91-0194-2457930, +91-0194-2472644

Director Tourism (Kashmir)

Tourist Reception Centre
Srinagar
Ph: +91-0194-2452690 - 91

Director of Tourism

Jammu & Kashmir Government
Srinagar
Ph: +91-0194-72449, +91-0194-73648, +91-0194-77224 (+91-0194-7730315 after hours).

Naeem Akhter
Secretary Tourism
J&K Government
Ph: 0191-2542922 & 2548715

Shafat Noor
Addl. Secretary Tourism
J&K Government
Ph: 0191-2573150 & 2560229

Farooq A. Shah
Director Tourism
J&K, Kashmir
0194-2472449 & 2479548

Important Telephone Numbers

Tourist Taxi Stands
Tourist Reception Centre - 2452527
Nehru Park - 2453657
Dalgate - 2472146
Lal Chowk - 2474898
House Boat Owners Association Counter - 2450326
Sher-i-Kashmir Institute ofMedical Sciences - 400348
SMHS Hospital - 451312, 452013
Children's Hospital - 451317
Deputy Director Tourism (Enforcement), Tourist Reception Centre -477224
Tourist Police Station, Tourist Reception Centre, (Open 24 hrs) - 52690/91 extn.26

Short description

Heaven on Earth - A Visit to this paradise is a true delight.

A tourist destination for all seasons is what Srinagar is to visitors and travellers the world over. Known as the paradise on earth, the breathtaking landscape and the picturesque surroundings are sure to leave you spellbound.

Apart from the regular tourist destinations in Srinagar and the ones adjoining it, you are sure to discover something new and interesting in every nook and corner of the city.

A long list of must see places, the food, shopping, adventure sports are just some of the things that Srinagar has to offer. So get set and go on a journey of a lifetime.

Languages

Kashmiri, Hindi, Urdu, English

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