Srinagar is an inexhaustible store of tourist attractions. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir, attracts tourists from all across the globe. Located in the Kashmir valley of the Himalayas, Srinagar offers great picturesque scenic beauty. There are many places to visit and explore in Srinagar. Dal Lake & Nishat Lake add to the charm of the city. The history of Kashmir and thus Srinagar dates back to several thousand years. Hindu kings, saints and populace had
built several temples and palaces. Though many of them had been razed by the barbaric & intolerant Islamic invaders, still the remnants of them are visible in the form of Shankaracharya Temple. Mughal emperors Jahangir & Shah Jahan were fond of Kashmir and kept visiting Srinagar. They developed several Mughal-styled gardens, in and around Srinagar.