Srinagar

Venice of the East

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Srinagar, often called the Venice of the East, is the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir, centered around the iconic Dal Lake with its ornate houseboats and floating gardens. The Mughal gardens, shikara rides, and surrounding snow-capped peaks make it one of the most beautiful cities on Earth.