My routes across India, city by city. Kept for memory, shared if you plan to backpack around India too.

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Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir: places to visit, food to try, travel notes, and map.

State: Jammu & Kashmir Region: Northern Category: Monuments and Museums, Mountains, Backpacker Accommodation: Zostel, goSTOPS, Moustache, Bloom Travel: Auto, Ola/uber, Bike Rental

Must visit

  • Dal Lake and Shikara ride
  • Mughal Gardens (Shalimar, Nishat, Chashme Shahi)
  • Shankaracharya Temple
  • Hazratbal Shrine
  • Lal Chowk

Must try

  • Wazwan meal at a local home or traditional restaurant
  • Noon chai and girda bread for breakfast
  • Shikara ride at sunrise on Dal Lake
  • Rogan josh and gushtaba
  • Kashmiri kahwa
  • Strolling the old city bazaar for saffron and dry fruits
  • Houseboat stay on Dal Lake