International airport
Srinagar
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Overview
Srinagar, in the Kashmir valley of Jammu and Kashmir, lies on the Jhelum. Jahangir laid out the Shalimar Bagh here. In October 1947 Indian troops were flown into Srinagar after the accession of Jammu and Kashmir.
Zoji La links it with Kargil and Leh, and the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla rail link, with the Chenab Bridge, opened in June 2025. It has an international airport.
Geography and key facts
- Kashmir valley, on the Jhelum
- Shalimar Bagh (Jahangir)
- Troops flown in, 1947
- Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla rail link (2025)
Why it matters for UPSC
Linked to questions on Mughal gardens, the 1947 accession and Himalayan connectivity.
Note for UPSC
International airport.
Useful for orientation and current-affairs questions on connectivity.
Asked in PYQs
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Key facts
- Type
- International airport
- State / UT
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Coordinates
- 33.987°N, 74.774°E
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