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Hazratbal Shrine (Srinagar)

Hazratbal Shrine (Srinagar)

pilgrimage site · Jammu & Kashmir

State
Jammu & Kashmir
Type
Pilgrimage Site
Best season
Summer
Things to do
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The Hazratbal Shrine, set on the western shore of Srinagar's Dal Lake, is Kashmir's holiest Muslim shrine, revered for housing a relic believed to be a hair of Prophet Muhammad. Its gleaming white marble dome against the lake and mountains makes it both a sacred site and a scenic landmark.

When to go

Best visited October to March, though hill shrines may open only May-October.

Why visit

Kashmir's holiest Muslim shrine on Dal Lake, housing a sacred relic, set against marble, water and mountains.

Cultural notes

Hazratbal is the most revered Muslim shrine in the Kashmir Valley, central to Kashmiri religious life and famed for its lakeside setting.

How to reach

On the shores of Dal Lake in Srinagar; reached within the city, with Srinagar airport ~15 km.

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