| City
Information |
| Area |
105 sq kms |
| Altitude |
1,730 m. |
| Temperature |
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| Rainfall |
52.9 cms |
| Population |
930136 (2001 Census) |
| Best Season |
Throughout the year, though the winter
months can be quite cold. |
| Clothing |
Spring and autumn Light woolens. Summer Cotton/tropical |
| Languages |
Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, English. |
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Srinagar
is located in the heart of the Kashmir 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 picturesque
setting, while the changing play of the seasons and the
salubrious climate ensures that the city is equally attractive
to visitors around the year.
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Kalhana,
the author of 'Rajtarangini’, states that
Srinagri was founded by Emperor Ashoka (3rd Century
BC). The present city of Srinagar was founded by
Pravarasena-II, and Hiuen Tsang, who visited Kashmir
in 631 AD, found it at the same site as it is today.
Laltaditya Muktapida was the most illustrious ruler
of Kashmir in the Hindu period, which ended in
1339 AD. King Zain-ul-Abidin (1420-70 AD), popularly
known as ‘Budshah’, was a great patron
of Sanskrit. Akbar captured Kashmir valley for
the Mughals, who endowed Srinagar with beautiful
mosques and gardens. The Sikhs overthrew the last
Muslim ruler in the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
in 1819. In 1846 the Dogras secured the sovereignty
of Kashmir from the British under the Treaty of
Amritsar, and in 1947 the state of Jammu and Kashmir
with Srinagar as its capital, became part of the
Indian Union.
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Today
Srinagar is a resort for the tourist who can experience,
at first hand, the peculiar beauty of the valley that
has attracted the Chinese, the Mughals and the British
to it.
Its waterways with their own quaint lifestyle, the unique Houseboat,
the blossoming gardens, water sports activities, shopping for
lovingly hand-crafted souvenirs and the nearby resorts make it
a cherished spot among those looking for a memorable holiday.
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