Srinagar is the capital of the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Situated at 5,200 ft. above sea level and set amidst delightfulsurroundings, it is, in many respects one of the finest pleasure resorts of the world. It is also surrounded by beautiful lakes and gardens.

^{City sightseeing of Srinagar includes a drive through narrow lanes and bazzars, visiting Jumma Masjid, Shah Hamadan Mosque (700 years old), and drive past Moghul fort and Hari Parbat. Only a few miles from the city are the famous MOGHUL GARDENS of Chasma Shahi or "the Royal Springs",Nishat Bagh or "Garden of Pleasure" and Shalimar or the "Abode of Love". Framed against the background of the hills and commanding a fine view of the Lake the gardens are a feast of colour from spring to autumn. On the Dal Lake is the Naseem Bagh ‘Garden of Breezes’ - with its stately Chinar trees. Take a ‘Shikara’ (small paddle boat) ride over Dal Lake visiting Nehru Park, Kabutarkhana, Chaar Chinari Gardens and Floating Gardens and also visit a Carpet Weaving Centre.}

^{GULMARG : Gulmarg, or the Meadow of Flowers, is one of the finest resorts in Kashmir. Lying at a height of 2591 m. (8,500 ft.) it is a golfer’s paradise and its upper course is reputed to be the best in Asia. A variety of snow covered slopes of Apharwat and Khilanmarg provide playgrounds for every type of winter sport such as king, tobaggonning, skating etc. Gulmarg is an excellent base for undertaking some of the most delightful and interesting treks.}

^{SONMARG : 9000 ft. (2743 m.) above sea level Sonmarg is 80 kms. north-west of Srinagar and is reached by a motorable road which runs through the picturesque Sind Valley flanked on one side by densely populated slopes and on the other by many varieties of alpine flowrers. Sonmarg or "Golden Meadow" has an excellent base for undertaking some of the most delightful and interesting treks.}

^{YUSMARG : Yusmarg (7840 ft.) is a small meadow and excellent picnic spot set in the heart of mountains to the southwest of Srinagar at a distance of 47 kms.}

^{PAHALGAM : Second only to Gulmarg in its beauty and landscape and invigorating climate, Pahalgam is situated in the picturesque Lidder Valley and it lies 84 kms. from Srinagar by road. 7,200 ft. (2,134 m.) above sea level, it is famous for its beautiful scenery, flora and fauna, springs and streams. It is also the base for treks to the higher mountains.}

^{ACHABAL : This garden of Chinar groves, cascades and fountains, was one of the pleasure retreats of Queen Nur Jahan. Copious springs gush out of limestone rock on every side and there are a number of well preserved trout streams.}  

^{KOKERANG : Kokerang is famous for the curative properties of its beautiful sweetwater springs. There is a rose garden and fishing pools too, at Kokerang.}

^{MANASBAL LAKE : A small but extremely pretty lake with a blue sheet of water surrounded by low hills and plateau. It is 29 kms. from Srinagar and lies enroute to Wular Lake. The abundance of yellow blossom, rapeseed fields and blue iris beds in spring give the lake an added enchantment.}

^{WULAR LAKE : Wular Lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia. In early summer it measures almost 24 kms. across. The centre of the lake is unsafe for small boats in the afternoons when high winds rise and sweep down from the mountain without warning. The magnificient view of its stupendous grandeur can be had from Watlab.}

^{AHARBAL FALLS : Aharbal Falls are 61 kms. from Srinagar via Shopan. The falls are impressive and the scenery picturesque.}
 
 
 
 

^{Situated at an altitude of 1500 mtrs. above the sea level, Shillong is an exquisite hill station nestling on a plateau of the Khasi and Jantia Hills of Assam}

^{Visit the Secretariat, Raj Bhavan Ward, Lake, Bishop and Beadon Falls, the Gold Cup and of course the colourful bazar.}