Srinagar

Srinagar is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir and this is a city in continuous existence since the millenniums. In the Kashmir valley, this is the largest city and one can find the glimpse of the Jhelum River in this part of the world. The city is well known for its gardens and houseboats. This city is also known for the dry fruits and the Kashmiri handicrafts and the dry fruits. The literal meaning of Srinagar is the place of Laxmi or the place of prosperity. This is also named as the city of the Sun. there are references about this city in the famous book by Kalhana and the name of the book was Rajatarangini. There was the influence of Buddhism and Islam in this part of world in the past centuries and one can see the beautiful monuments In the earlier times, this city was part of Maurya empire. It came under the influence of Emperor Ashok and it is said that the king introduced Buddhism in this part of the world. This place also came under the rule of Hindu Shahis of Kabul. One of the fascinating shrines of this city is Hazratbal and in this monument, one can find the relic of Prophet Mohammed. In this city, one can find the mosque of Jama masjid and this is also the oldest mosque of Kashmir. The shrine of Hari Parbat is among the historical shrines of Hinduism and this is the shrine where the ancestors of the pundits of Kashmir used to pray.