natural wonder
Dal Lake, Srinagar
The Jewel in the Crown of Kashmir, a serene urban lake famous for ornate houseboats, floating gardens, and shikara boat rides against Himalayan backdrops.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Srinagar
Jammu and Kashmir, India · Asia
About Srinagar
Srinagar is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Badāmibāgh, 5km from Dal Lake, Srinagar.
Srinagar is in Jammu and Kashmir, India, with about 1.2 million people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Badāmibāgh, about 5 km away.
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What is there to see near Srinagar?
Within an hour or so of Srinagar: Dal Lake, Srinagar (5 km), Gulmarg (39 km), Pahalgam (48 km), Sonamarg (51 km).
Are there any good drives near Srinagar?
The nearest famous roads are Zoji La Pass and Babusar Pass.
Where is Srinagar?
Srinagar is in Jammu and Kashmir, India, about 5 km from Badāmibāgh.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,206,419
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 34.0857, 74.8055
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Worth the detour from Srinagar
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Gulmarg
A meadow of flowers at 2,650 meters transformed into India's premier ski resort with the world's second-highest operating gondola.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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Pahalgam
The Valley of Shepherds at the confluence of the Lidder River, a base camp for the Amarnath Yatra and surrounded by alpine meadows.
48 km · about 55 min drive
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Sonamarg
The Meadow of Gold sits at 2,800 meters along the ancient Silk Road route, gateway to the Thajiwas Glacier and stunning alpine scenery.
51 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Srinagar
- 39 kmGulmargA meadow of flowers at 2,650 meters transformed into India's premier ski resort with the world's second-highest operating gondola.
- 48 kmPahalgamThe Valley of Shepherds at the confluence of the Lidder River, a base camp for the Amarnath Yatra and surrounded by alpine meadows.
- 51 kmSonamargThe Meadow of Gold sits at 2,800 meters along the ancient Silk Road route, gateway to the Thajiwas Glacier and stunning alpine scenery.
- 65 kmZoji La PassA 3,528-meter pass linking Kashmir to Ladakh through dramatic switchbacks, one of the most treacherous and scenic mountain roads in India.
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