SRINAGAR

ABOUT SRINAGAR
Srinagar, once the capital of the Garhwal Kings before the arrival of British, is situated in a sprawling valley on the bank of Alaknanda River at a distance of 29 km. from district headquarter Pauri. Today, it is one of the biggest townships of the district and a seat of Garhwal University. It is located at a junction of roads from Kotdwar, Rishikesh, Tehri Garhwal, Kedarnath & Badrinath and it serves as main halting point for the pilgrims of 'Char Dham Yatra'.
Modern Srinagar was founded in 1879 A.D. when it was given a status of town area and its architectural complexion has changed drastically in the last few decades. Area of the city is about 9.7 sq. km. Total population as per 1991 census is 18,791 with 12,913 male population and 5,878 female population. The literacy percentage of the city is 62.22. The climate of the city is hot in summer, cold and foggy in winter. The nearest railway terminus is at Rishikesh at the road distance of 106 km., and the nearest airport is Jollygrant, a place near to Deharadun at a distance of 123 km. via Rishikesh.

PLACES OF INTEREST IN SRINAGAR
Restaurants: Rajhans, Chahat, Dai-Chhi, G.M.V.N., Ganges, Prachi, Jayaka, Menka, Relish Chic-inn.

EVENTS & FESTIVALS IN SRINAGAR
The religious places around the city are Raghunath Temple, Buli Temple, Satyanarayan Temple, Kamsmardani Temple, Kamleshwar Temple, Dharidevi Temple, Kishori Math, Shankar Math, Badrinath Math. Annually a five day fair is organized on Baikunth Chaturdashi.

SHOPPING
Gola Bazar, Ganesh Bazar, Upper Bazar.