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Sight Address : Makhdoom Sahib Shrine is located on the southern side of Hari Parbat Hill in Srinagar. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Makhdoom Sahib Shrine has historic importance and situated on the southern side of the Hari Parbat hill which is visited by people of all faiths. It is the shrine of Sheikh Hamza Makhdum. Also known as Makhdoom Sahib, Mehboob-ul-Alam and Sultan-Ul-Arifeen. Shrine is towards the southern side of Koh e Maran Hill. It is one of the most sacred shrines in Kashmir. This double storied, many-pillared structure displays a remarkable architectural style. This shrine is visited not only by Muslims but by people of all faiths, throughout the year. Makhdoom Sahib, also called Hazrat Sultan, was a Sufi saint.
HistoryEdit
Makhdoom Sahib Shrine, project was approved by the State government in 2010 to provide easy access to devotees and tourists to the revered shrine on the hillock. Government had conducted a survey for the project through RITES Ltd a Government of India Enterprise considered to be an authority in a multi-disciplinary consultancy organization in the fields of transport, infrastructure and related technologies. Government has also envisaged revival of the historic city of Naagar Nagar, built by Mughal Emperor Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar in 1589, by facilitating cable car through the historic monuments in Shaher-e-Khaas including Hari Parbat Fort and its walled enclosure called Kalai, Kathi Darwaza, Sangeen Darwaza and Badamwari. Managing Director JKCCC, Talat Parvez, said the Cable Car to Makhdoom Sahib (RA) shrine, will serve as a facility for devotes and one of major attractions for tourists.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
April to June
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Time Required for SightseeingEdit
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
Shoes, cameras, cell phones are not allowed inside the mosque.
HelplineEdit
Police station 100/2452098
Fire Station 101
Ambulance 108
Child Line 1098
Tourism 2472644,2457930.
