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Sight Address : Khanqah of Khwaja Moinuddin Naqsbandi is situated in the centre of Srinagar City. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Khanqah of Khwaja Moinuddin Naqshbandi, popularly known as the Naqshband Shrine is situated in the centre of Srinagar City. This shrine holds great religious significance to the Islamic belief system as it is believed that the Moi-e-Muqaddas or the holy hair of Prophet Mohammed was originally kept here before being shifted to the Hazratbal Mosque. This mosque was erected by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The structure is popular for its intricate khatamband ceilings, a ceiling art where in small wood pieces are fitted together by hand without the use of nails to form geometrical designs, and inscriptions of archaeological importance.
The Khanqah Shah Hamadan Mosque, Srinagar
HistoryEdit
Khanqah of Khwaja Moinuddin Naqshbandi is popularly known as Naqshband Shrine, which is located in the city of Srinagar. It holds an important religious significance, as the sacred hair of Prophet Muhammad was kept at this mosque before moving it the Hazratbal Mosque. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan and is known for its Khatamband ceilings.
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April to June
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Minimum 30 Minutes
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Ahdoos Hotel, Srinagar ; Residency Road, Srinagar 190001 ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – Cuisines: Indian
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : This site easily reach by taxi from airport and railway station and other places in Srinagar.
BUS : Many tourist bus service provides the services to reach from many neighboring cities to Srinagar. Srinagar is well connected to Chandigarh (630 km), Jammu (290 km), Delhi (876 km), Leh (434 km) and Phalgam (96 km) by tourist bus services. and they charge about Rs 4-5 per km.
Train : Srinagar railway station or Nowgam railway station is railway station of the city of Srinagar in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.The station, in nowgam, is 8 km from the city centre. Local services only: Qazigund–Anantnag–Srinagar–Baramulla.
Air : Srinagar’s sparkling new airport is connected with many airports of the major cities in India. Regular flights operate between Srinagar and Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh and the tickets are moderately priced. International travelers get the connecting flights from Delhi International airport, which is at a distance of 876 km from Srinagar.
The following all fl y to Delhi and/or Jammu. Air India also flies to Leh on Wednesdays.
After getting down at the Air Port, take an auto-rickshaw, bus or hire a taxi to reach the destination within the city.
Air India (2450247; www.airindia.in; Boulevard)
GoAir (www.goair.in)
IndiGo (www.goindigo.in)
Jet Airways (2480801; Residency Rd)
JetLite (www.jetlite.com)
Kingfisher (www.flykingfisher.com)
SpiceJet (www.spicejet.com)
Srinagar domestic airport is behind a high security barrier where therecan be long queues for baggage and body screening. You’ll need to show an air ticket (or e-ticket confirmation print-out) to get through so don’t come to the airport hoping to buy a ticket on departure.
Others : Autorikshaws from Rs.25 for short hops,Rs.50 across town, around Rs.600 for a full-day tour including Mughal gardens, Old City and Hazratbal.
Things to CarryEdit
Light sweaters may be needed for occasional cool nights in the summertime. In winter, you will need full winter gear and expect snow and few places to have hot water.
Safety / WarningEdit
Non muslim and ladies not to proceeds beyond the gate.
HelplineEdit
Police station 100/2452098
Fire Station 101
Ambulance 108
Child Line 1098
Tourism 2472644,2457930.
