Dal Lake, also known as "Srinagar's Jewel," is a popular destination for tourists visiting Kashmir. The picturesque location offers water sport activities such as Shikara rides, kayaking, and overnight houseboats. You can relax, enjoy the beauty, or enjoy local food at nearby food stalls.
The Mughal Gardens are a heritage site, located near the Dal Lake. The gardens feature beautiful Mughal-era architecture and landscaping. Visitors can stroll through the terraced lawns and enjoy the colored fountains, musical fountains, and soak in the views of the Zabarwan mountain range.
Ahdoos is a family-owned eatery that offers authentic Kashmiri cuisine. They are famous for their Mutton Rogan Josh, Kanti Biryani, and Dum Aloo. With a large variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, you may find yourself ordering seconds!
Shalimar Bagh is another Mughal-era garden, showcasing Asian-style landscaping along with Persian-style architecture. This well-manicured park is centered around a large tank, and the pavilions and pillars surrounding it help visitors relish the gardens' elegance and calmness.
Lal Chowk is a popular market area in Srinagar that features local crafts, such as Pashmina shawls, jewelry, spices, dried fruits, and souvenirs. Over here, you can also buy tea, woolen clothes, and rugs. Be sure to bargain with the vendors!
If you have more time, visit the Hazratbal Shrine, Shankaracharya Hill, and Dachigam National Park. Suppose you have less than a day. In that case, you can combine visiting Mughal Gardens as it has multiple gardens such as Shalimar Bagh, Chashme Shahi, and Nishat Bagh. Please note that no alcohol is served in public places, and please dress conservatively.