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Srinagar is a city in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. It is the largest city and summer capital of Jā€¦
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, papier-mâché, wood carving, carpet weaving, and jewel making, as well as for dried fruits. It is the second-largest metropolitan area in the Himalayas.
  • Elevation: 1,585 m (5,200 ft)
  • Administering country: India
  • Region of administration: Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
  • Division: Kashmir
  • District: Srinagar
  • Named for: Lakshmi or Surya
  • Demonym(s): Srinagari, Sirinagari, Sirinagaruk, Shaharuk, Srinagarite

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