Srinagar, kashmiri pronunciation is the largest city and the summer capital of jammu and kashmir, india. It lies in the kashmir valley on the banks of the jhelum river, a tributary of the indus, and dal and anchar lakes. The city is known for its natural environment, gardens, waterfronts and houseboats. It is known for traditional kashmiri handicrafts like the kashmir shawl (made of pashmina and cashmere wool), and also dried fruits. It is the 32nd-most populous city in india, the northernmost city in india to have over one million people and the second-largest metropolitan area in the himalayas
