Skip to content
سرینگر

File:Srinagar_pano.jpg · Wikimedia Commons · See Wikimedia Commons

EntityQ170115· pop 94· linked from 2,541 articles

سرینگر

Sign in to save

Also known as Sri Nagar, Srīnagar, Srinigar, Shrînâgar, Sirinagor, Serinagor, Shrinagar, summer capital of kashmir

Srinagar is a city in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. It is the largest city and summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, which is an Indian-administered union territory. It lies in the Kashmir Valley along the banks of the Jhelum River, and the shores of Dal Lake and Anchar Lakes, between the Hari Parbat and Shankaracharya hills. The city is known for its natural environment, various gardens, waterfronts and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts like the Kashmir shawl (made of pashmina and cashmere wool), papier-mâché, wood carving

AI overview

Srinagar is the largest city and summer capital of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, located in the disputed Kashmir region along the Jhelum River and between two prominent hills. The city is known for its scenic natural environment, including Dal Lake and various gardens, as well as for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts such as pashmina shawls, papier-mâché, and wood carving.

AI-generated from the Wikipedia summary — may contain errors.

Key facts

Settlement.name
Srinagar
Settlement.settlement_type
City administered by India
Settlement.native_name_lang
ks
Settlement.named_for
Lakshmi or Surya
Settlement.image_map1
Kashmir region. LOC 2003626427 - showing Kashmir division administered by India in neon blue.jpg
Settlement.map_alt
Map of the disputed Kashmir region showing areas of control by India, Pakistan, and China
Settlement.map_caption1
Srinagar lies in the Kashmir division (neon blue) of the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir (shaded tan) in the disputed Kashmir region. =
Settlement.blank_emblem_size
250px
Settlement.mapframe caption
Interactive map of Srinagar
Settlement.subdivision_type
Administering country
Settlement.subdivision_name
India
Settlement.subdivision_type1
Region of administration
Settlement.subdivision_name1
Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Settlement.subdivision_type2
Division
Settlement.subdivision_name2
Kashmir
Settlement.subdivision_type3
District
Settlement.subdivision_name3
Srinagar
Settlement.leader_title1
Municipal Commissioner

via Wikipedia infobox

Official website

District Srinagar, Government of Jammu and Kashmir | Summer Capital of J&K | India

Summer Capital of J&K

srinagar.nic.in →

Link to the official site · 16,298 chars · not written by Vinony

Wikidata facts

Official name
سری نگر
Country
India
Population
1180570
Area
294
Elevation
1585
Time zone
UTC+05:30
Body of water
Nigeen Lake
Capital of
Karkota dynasty
Official website
srinagar.nic.in
Image
Srinagar pano.jpg
Dialing code
0194
Licence plate code
JK01
Show 9 more facts
native label
سری نگر
Commons category
Srinagar
topic's main category
Category:Srinagar
category of associated people
Category:People from Srinagar
postal code
190001
different from
Srinagar
P12749
Iqaluit
Sources (10)

via Wikidata · CC0

Gallery (36)

On the map

3 mapped locations