Nestling
in the midst of the great peaks of the Karakoram, Zanskar
and Pir Panjal ranges and at a height of 1,730 metres,
Srinagar is a truly beautiful city. The summer capital
(May - October) of Jammu & Kashmir and the centre
of the valley, this city has been eulogised by travellers,
poets, kings and saints alike for its scenic splendour
and delightful ambience. The Jhelum River traverses the
city and serves as a lifeline for its people. Srinagar
is renowned for its enchanting lakes filled with houseboats
and shikaras set amidst forested mountain slopes.
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