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Hazratbal Shrine, Srinagar

Geographical Location: Hazratbal Shrine is located in the city of Srinagar in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It houses the sacred hair of Prophet Muhammad's beard or the Moi-e-Muqqadas. Also known as Aasar-i-Sharif, Madinat-us-Sani, or Dargah Sharif, this is one of the most revered shrines in Kashmir.

Timelines: The construction of the present structure started in 1968 AD and was completed in 1979 AD.

Visit Time: The opening time of the shrine is 9:30 am and it closes at 5:30 pm. The time may vary on holy days like Eid, Muharram, and Shab-e-Meraj (night of ascent).

Nearby places (Landmark, sightseeing): There are many places near Hazratbal Shrine which are worth a visit.  Dal Lake is considered to be a beautiful landmark of Srinagar. It gives the view of the Pir Panjal Mountain and offers a stay in exquisitely carved houseboats. Nageen Lake is considered as a eutrophic lake, i.e. it is rich in nutrients, and is connected ... More

Image Source: Wikimedia Commons Modified and released under Creative Common License CC BY 2.0

Hazratbal Shrine, Srinagar

Geographical Location: Hazratbal Shrine is located in the city of Srinagar in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It houses the sacred hair of Prophet Muhammad's beard or the Moi-e-Muqqadas. Also known as Aasar-i-Sharif, Madinat-us-Sani, or Dargah Sharif, this is one of the most revered shrines in Kashmir.

Timelines: The construction of the present structure started in 1968 AD and was completed in 1979 AD.

Visit Time: The opening time of the shrine is 9:30 am and it closes at 5:30 pm. The time may vary on holy days like Eid, Muharram, and Shab-e-Meraj (night of ascent).

Nearby places (Landmark, sightseeing): There are many places near Hazratbal Shrine which are worth a visit.  Dal Lake is considered to be a beautiful landmark of Srinagar. It gives the view of the Pir Panjal Mountain and offers a stay in exquisitely carved houseboats. Nageen Lake is considered as a eutrophic lake, i.e. it is rich in nutrients, and is connected to the Dal lake via a narrow strait. Naseem Bagh and Bagh-i-Afzalabad are the two places which are very close to the Hazratbal shrine. One can also visit the other landmarks of Srinagar such as the Jama Masjid, which is a famous mosque, more than 600 years old. Sultan Sikandar Shah Kashmiri Shahmiri had built it in 1394 AD. Shalimar Bagh Mughal Garden is the largest garden of Srinagar, which was built in 1619 AD by the Mughal Emperor, Jahangir, for his wife Nur Jahan. The exceptionally well laid out garden covers an area of 12.4 hectares.

Accommodation: Devotees can stay in boathouses, small hotels, guest houses and lodges available at a walkable distance from the Hazratbal Shrine at affordable rates.

Accessibility route: The nearest airport to reach the Hazratbal Shrine is the Srinagar International Airport, also known as the Sheikh-ul-Alam Airport. It is located at a distance of 12 km north of Srinagar. There is no direct train to Srinagar, but one can get off at the nearest station, the Jammu Tawi station, and from there take a bus, taxi or an auto rickshaw to reach the Shrine. Local transport in the city of Srinagar is available at reasonable rates.