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Sufi Shrines of Srinagar

A respectful guide to Srinagar's Sufi shrines and mosques: Hazratbal, Khanqah-e-Moula, Makhdoom Sahib, Dastgeer Sahib, Jamia Masjid and Charar-e-Sharif — how to visit and dress.

By OmarUpdated 8 Oct 20263 min read
Quick answer

Srinagar's shrines are living places of prayer: Hazratbal on the shore of Dal Lake, the carved wooden Khanqah-e-Moula on the Jhelum, Makhdoom Sahib on Hari Parbat, Dastgeer Sahib in Khanyar and the great Jamia Masjid in the old city. Charar-e-Sharif lies outside the city in Budgam. Visit outside prayer times, dress modestly and follow the shrine's rules for women and photography.

At a glance

DetailInfo
HazratbalNorth shore of Dal Lake
Old cityJamia Masjid · Khanqah-e-Moula · Dastgeer Sahib
Hill shrineMakhdoom Sahib, Hari Parbat
Day tripCharar-e-Sharif, Budgam

A half-day old-city route

Start at Jamia Masjid, walk to Khanqah-e-Moula on the Jhelum, then Dastgeer Sahib in Khanyar; end at Makhdoom Sahib on Hari Parbat for views. Hazratbal fits best with the Mughal gardens day, combined with a shikara.

Etiquette

Cover shoulders and legs; women should carry a scarf. Remove shoes where asked. Some inner areas may be closed to women or to photography — follow the shrine staff.

Official bookings and our role

We are a private trip planner, not a shrine board. Registration, permits, helicopter tickets and darshan slots are only through the official shrine board channels; we help you plan around them.

FAQ

Yes, respectful visitors are generally welcome outside prayer times. Follow the shrine's rules.

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Written by Omar, trip planner in SrinagarChecked on the ground: 8 Oct 2026 · How we check
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Arriving by train

The Kashmir rail link now runs to Srinagar. Vande Bharat trains are the quickest way in from Jammu and Katra.

TrainFrom → toTimes
26401Jammu Tawi → Srinagarvia Katra, Reasi, Banihal · 6 days a week06:20 → 11:10
26402Srinagar → Jammu Tawivia Banihal, Reasi, Katra14:00 → 18:50
26403Katra → SrinagarCheck current timetableCheck IRCTC
26404Srinagar → KatraCheck current timetableCheck IRCTC
Timings change — check IRCTC or NTES (139) before booking. Tatkal for AC classes opens one day before at 10 am.
Station pickupNearest station for this pageSrinagar railway station (SINA), Nowgam

Driver meets you at the station exit with a name board.

Pickup and drop:₹1,100Arrange my station pickupChecked 8 Oct 2026 · Allow extra time on the way back: there are security checks before boarding.

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