About Excursions From Srinagar
Gulmarg - the meadow of flowers - is the place that is blessed by nature's bounty. This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in the valley. One of the excursions from Srinagar to this place takes you to a land meant for the romantic and the adventurer alike. Enjoy skiing through the high slopes and trek through the verdant slopes. The Dachigam National Park - in full bloom with the wild fruit trees and beautiful animals - is the closest you could get to the abode of the gods. Some of the exotic plant species you will locate at one of these excursions from Srinagar comprise: wild cherry, pear, plum, peach, apple, apricot, walnut and chestnut.
Anantnag, as a part of the excursions from Srinagar, is a pleasant getaway with a wealth of ample religious shrines and places to worship. Known as the Land of the Saints, Kashmir enjoys reverence and allegiance from people professing different religious faiths. Yusmarg, located approximately 47 kilometers from Srinagar, lies in the Badgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. The two-hour drive from the city is pleasant with the grassy pastures stretching over vast areas backed by the splendor of the ice-capped hills. Excursions from Srinagar also take you to the Charar-e-Sharif in Srinagar, the most sacrosanct of the Muslim shrines in India.
Gulmarg
Gulmarg located at a distance of about 56 kms from Srinagar is a popular excursion in Srinagar. Gulmarg, means ‘Meadow of Flowers’, and the place sticks to its name, as it is surrounded by a wide variety of flowers from daisies to bluebells and so on.
Sonamarg
Located at a distance of 87 kms, Sonamarg is set at a height of 2,740 meters above sea level. Sonamarg is famous for being the last major point in the Kashmir Valley before the Zoiji La Pass in to Ladakh. Sonamarg is a trekker’s delight.
Pahalgam
Situated at a distance of 86 kms from Srinagar, Pahalgam is set at a height of 2,130 meters. It is a famous hill station and is popular for the beautiful Lidder River passing through it. It is counted as one of the most popular excursions from Srinagar.
Amarnath
Amarnath is one of the most holy pilgrimages in the country. Situated at a distance of 143 kms from Srinagar, Amarnath Yatra takes you to the holiest natural cave and shrine of Lord Shiva. Excursion to Amarnath is open only for a short span in a year.