The summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir, built around Dal Lake and famous for its houseboats, Mughal gardens, and centuries-old old city.
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Altitude1,585 m (5,200 ft) Known ForDal Lake and houseboats, Shikara rides, Mughal Gardens (Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh), The old city and Jama Masjid, Kashmiri handicrafts and Pashmina shawls Nearby PlacesDal Lake, Nigeen Lake, Shankaracharya Temple, Hazratbal Shrine Airport DistanceSrinagar International Airport is about 14 km from the city center Best Time To VisitMarch to May for the Mughal gardens in bloom; June to August for pleasant weather on Dal Lake; December to February for a quieter, snow-dusted city Typical TemperatureSummer: 15°C to 30°C; Winter: -2°C to 10°C