3N/4DKashmirHazratbal Shrine, Srinagar
A white marble shrine on the shore of Dal Lake
- Type
- Shrine
- Location
- Srinagar, Kashmir
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time to visit
- Any time of year. Late afternoon is pleasant. Avoid Friday prayer time if you want a quiet visit.
About Hazratbal Shrine
Hazratbal is a white marble mosque with a single dome and a minaret, on the north-western shore of Dal Lake. It is the most important Muslim shrine in Kashmir. It houses a relic believed to be a hair of the Prophet Muhammad, known as the Moi-e-Muqqadas, which is shown to the public on special religious occasions.
The shrine is open to visitors of all faiths outside prayer times. The building looks over a large open courtyard and the lake, and many people come in the evening to sit by the water. On Fridays and religious festivals the shrine is very crowded.
The road to Hazratbal passes through older lakeside neighbourhoods, and there are stalls near the shrine selling local snacks and religious items. It fits easily with a visit to Shalimar Bagh, which is on the opposite side of the lake. Kashmir University is close by, and the area is calm on weekdays.
Things to do at Hazratbal Shrine
- See the white marble shrine from the courtyard
- Sit by the lake in the evening
- Browse the stalls near the gate
How to reach Hazratbal Shrine
- About 10 km from Dal Gate, about 25 to 30 minutes by car.
Tips before you go
- Dress modestly. Women should cover their heads.
- Remove shoes before entering the prayer areas.
- Women pray and visit in a separate section.
- Do not take photos of people at prayer.
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Can non-Muslims visit Hazratbal?
Yes. Visitors of all faiths can enter outside prayer times, with modest dress and shoes removed.
Why is Hazratbal famous?
It houses a relic believed to be a hair of the Prophet Muhammad, which makes it the most important Muslim shrine in Kashmir.