The name Srinagar is derived from the conjoining of the two words in Sanskrit, “Sri” implying ‘Lakshmi’ and “Nagar” implying ‘city’. It is the belief of some prominent historians that Srinagar came up as a city under the rule of Ashoka, a Pandava ruler. Who gave the name Srinagar? According to documented history, the great […]

Dal Lake. Dal is a lake in Srinagar (Dal Lake is a misnomer as Dal in Kashmiri means lake), the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir” or “Srinagar’s Jewel”. Which famous lake is located […]

Its history dates back to 3rd century B.C in the ancient ages. The name Srinagar is derived from the conjoining of the two words in Sanskrit, “Sri” implying ‘Lakshmi’ and “Nagar” implying ‘city’. It is the belief of some prominent historians that Srinagar came up as a city under the rule of Ashoka, a Pandava […]

The four liquor shops of Srinagar are functioning in ‘safer zones’ due to threats of militant groups. Since 1991, militant groups have declared a ban on liquor in Kashmir, while J&K is officially not a ‘dry region’. Is alcohol available in Srinagar? There are 4 shops in Srinagar Selling Alcohol, 3 on Bouleward Road and […]

1,180,570. As per provisional reports of Census India, population of Srinagar in 2011 is 1,180,570; of which male and female are 618,790 and 561,780 respectively.Srinagar Religion 2011. Description Total Percentage Hindu 33,191 2.75 % Muslims 1,157,750 95.97 % Christian 2,516 0.21 % Sikh 11,132 0.92 % Are there Hindus in Srinagar? The predominant religion of […]

Srinagar Srinagar Sirinagar Country India Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir District Srinagar Government Is Srinagar a part of India? Srinagar, city, summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir union territory (Jammu is the winter capital), northern India, situated in the Kashmir region of the Indian subcontinent. The city lies along the banks of the Jhelum River […]

Yes it is safe, for Visitors. Many Hindus Still Live there. I one took my Car drove to Kashmir with my family it had a MH registration, had no problem. The Shop in Lal Chowk are old and yet serves people, However the slums around this place looks not nice. Is Srinagar safe for Hindu? […]

Raja Pravarsena. The area was settled more than 2000 years ago in 3rd century BC by Raja Pravarsena. The area is the hub of the historical monuments made by the famous rulers of Kashmir. Why Srinagar is called? Srinagar the “Land of Lakes and Gardens” also known as “Switzerland of India.Houseboats on Dal Lake in […]

Stone-pelting, gun fights and any other violence rarely occur in main tourist areas like Srinagar Dal Lake, Gulmarg, Pahalgam or Sonmarg. Tourists are absolutely safe in Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir is one of the states where there is zero crime record against tourists. Is Srinagar safe for tourist? All the tourist places like Srinagar, Gulmarg, […]

3 Lakes. Here is the list of 3 Lakes in Srinagar. What is the main lake of Srinagar? Dal LakeDal is a lake in Srinagar (Dal Lake is a misnomer as Dal in Kashmiri means lake), the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The urban lake, is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and […]

The area was settled more than 2000 years ago in 3rd century BC by Raja Pravarsena. The area is the hub of the historical monuments made by the famous rulers of Kashmir. When was Srinagar founded? The King Pravarasena II founded the city Srinagar before 2000 years ago. Srinagar City became a part of the […]

Srinagar, city, summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir union territory (Jammu is the winter capital), northern India, situated in the Kashmir region of the Indian subcontinent. The city lies along the banks of the Jhelum River at an elevation of 5,200 feet (1,600 metres) in the Vale of Kashmir. What is the old name of […]

Srinagar- Ancient History: During the ancient times Srinagar had been given several names. There are some historical records that claim that the city was created by King Pravarasena II almost 2000 years back and had named it Pravasenpur. Who discovered Srinagar? The King Pravarasena II founded the city Srinagar before 2000 years ago. Srinagar City […]

The King Pravarasena II founded the city Srinagar before 2000 years ago. Srinagar City became a part of the Maurya Empire which used to be the largest empire in the Indian sub-continent. In the 1st Century AD, this city came under the rule of the Kushanas. Who was built Srinagar? While the recent history and […]

Kashmiri. Srinagar Srinagar Sirinagar Languages • Official Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST) PIN 190001 What language is Kashmir? Kashmiri language, language spoken in the Vale of Kashmir and the surrounding hills. By origin it is a Dardic language, but it has become predominantly Indo-Aryan in character. Reflecting the history of the […]