Hazratbal
The famed Hazratbal Mosque is located on the banks of the Dal in a village of the same name. This mosque has the honour of housing within its precincts a hair of prophet Muhammed, which is displayed to the public only on religious occasions. Hazratbal also stands out among the other mosques of Srinagar as it is the only mosque with a dome rather than the seemingly preferred pagoda like structures. Standing next to the lake its white marble casts a mesmerizing reflection in the still water on moonlit nights.

Jama Masjid
Situated at Nowhatta in the heart of the old city the Jama Masjid is next only to the Hazratbal Mosque in terms of importance. Built by Sikandar in 1400 AD, it was enlarged by his son. Thereafter it was destroyed three times but was rebuilt each time, the last being during the reign of Maharaja Pratap Singh. The mosque is built around a central courtyard and is supported by 370 pillars.

Shankaracharya Temple
On top of the hills known as Takht I Sulaiman in the southeast of Srinagar is located the sacred temple of Shankaracharya , dating back to 250BC. It is said that during his tour of Kashmir ina bid to revive the Sanatan Dharma the philosopher Shankaracharya stayed at this place.

Khanqah of Shah Hamadan
The first ever mosque that was built in Srinagar in 1395 is situated on the banks of the river Jhelum , between the third and fourth bridge. Responsible for the spread of Islam in Kashmir Shah-i-Hamdan came from Persia in the 13th century. It was at Khanqah-i-Mualla, on the banks of the Jhelum, that Shah-i-Hamdan offered prayers for many years, before leaving for Central Asia via Ladakh. A wooden structure, the Khanqah's aesthetic appeal lies in its beautifully carved eaves and hanging bells. Richly carved and painted interiors and some antique chandeliers lend to it an air of lavishness.

Hari Parbat Fort & Temple if Sharika Devi
Though little remains of the Mughal emperor's fort atop the Hari Parbat hill, its ramparts are still impressive and manage to convey the sense of grandeur of this summer retreat of the Mughals. It was later developed by Ata Mohammad Khan, an Afghan governor in 18 th century. The presence of the Sharika Devi temple makes this hill sacred for the Hindus too. Sharika is believed to be the manifestation of goddess Durga or Shakti.

Makhdoom Sahib
On the southern side of the Hari Parbat hill is the historic shrine of Makhdoom Sahib, which is visited by people of all faiths.

Chhatti Padshahi Gurudwara
Rainawari in Srinagar is home also to the Chhatti Padshahi Gurudwara, which is one of the many gurudwaras built at the places where the sixth Sikh guru stopped to preach while traveling through Kashmir . It is held in great reverence by devotees of all faiths.

Martand
Located close to Anantnag atop a plateau is a 7 th century temple dedicate to the sun god. Built by king Laitaditya Muktapida it has a colonnaded courtyard with a shrine in its centre. The temple complex has 84 columns and is typical of a medieval temple.

Kheer Bhawani
It is the kheer (rice and milk pudding) offereings here that have given this tample its name. Legand has it that the Goddess Ragnya Devi, symbolised as a sacred spring at Tula Mula village, 27 kms from Srinagar, changes the colour of the spring water to black to warn of disasters. There is a small marble temple within the spring and devotees of the goddess fast and gather here on the eighth day of the full moon in the month of May when, according to belief, the goddess changes the colour of the spring's waters.

Avantipur
It is an ancient township founded by Avantivarman who ruled Kashmir in the 9th century. It is 29 kms from Srinagar, and its claim to fame are its two imposing temples, the Siva – Avantisvara, which has, over the years, lost its grandeur and the Avantisvami - Vishnu, which though smaller is better preserved.