Srinagar is bordered by five districts. To its northern side is Kargil, in the south is Pulwama and in the northwest lies Budgam. “If there is a heaven on earth, it’s here, it’s here, it’s here”, exclaimed the Mughal emperor Jahangir on his first visit to this place. Srinagar is the heart of the Kashmir Valley, still preserving the imprints of the Mughals and the British. The valley takes great pride in its lakes, gardens, and charming rows of houseboats floating on them. Popular for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts, kashmiri clothes and dry fruits,
Srinagar has the privilege of having a multifaceted and unique cultural blend, making it different from the rest of the country, not only from the cultural front but in point of geography, demography, ethics, and social entities. as well. With its beautiful picturesque Himalayan backdrop, the crowning glory of hill stations Srinagar is enticed by the colourful houseboats, shikaras, and the grandeur of the Mughal sense of style. Sri means Lakshmi or wealth and nagara city. The summer capital of J&K State, Srinagar city has a vital role in the history of Kashmir. For this reason, Persian chronicles call it Shehr-e-Kashmir or ‘City of Kashmir’.