Kashmir known worldwide for its pristine beauty lies between the Himalayan Range and Pir Panjal mountain range. It has a variety of terrains ranging from snow capped mountains to beautiful rivers. Kashmir is one of the famous tourist destinations in India and following are few places to visit. Dal Lake The most famous tourist place in Srinagar is Dal Lake which is also known as Lake of Flowers. Shore of the lake is covered with houseboats, hotels and floating restaurants and visitors can rent these and enjoy sailing in the lake. Dal Lake is also an important source of commercial operations in fishing and water plant harvesting. During winters the temperature of the area dips to -10C or more which freezes the lake. Shalimar Bagh Shalimar Bagh was constructed by Mughal Emperor Jehangir for his wife Noor Jahan in 1619 A.D. Located on the banks for Dal Lake, it the largest Mughal Garden in Kashmir. The garden has tall Chinar trees, Persian Lilacs and Blossming cheery trees which en...