"The great city known as Srinagar, the city of the sun or the blessed city, also known to the cultivators of the valle…"

"This capital city of Kashmir also stands out as the most physical manifestation of the turbulent history of the region."

"Kashmir was India’s paradise, an alpine “Switzerland” for the Moghuls, ancient Srinagar, its capital city on the bank…"

"...Srinagar inspite of its internal squalor is one of the most picturesque places in the world. The hill of ancient G…"

"Scattered about within the limits of Srinagar there are numerous gardens and open spaces."

"It must be borne in mind that the name Kashmir given by the villagers to the city carries with it a deep meaning, tha…"

"In truth, the kingdom surpasses in beauty all that my warmest imagination had anticipated."

"14th century saw advent of Islam and establishment of Muslim rule. The Muslim rule gave a new character to the city, …"

"Founded between the Jhelum River and Dal Lake in the mid-third century B.C., the city of Srinagar reached its apogee …"

"This has been and still is a great tourist place, although the political unrest in the area has certainly put a dampe…"