Sher Garhi Palace

The Sher Garhi Palace is a historic royal residence in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Situated south of the Old City of Srinagar, along the banks of the Jhelum River, its name,"Sher Garhi," translates to "Fort of the Lion,"highlighting its role as a prominent seat of power.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Budshah Bridge and Lal Chowk.

Budshah Bridge

Bridge

Budshah Bridge, locally also known as Budshah Kadal, is a concrete bridge located in the Srinagar city of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Budshah Bridge is situated 200 metres southeast of Sher Garhi Palace.

Lal Chowk

Square

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Lal Chowk is a city square in Srinagar, in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The square was given its name by left-wing activists who were inspired by the Russian Revolution as they fought the princely state Maharaja, Hari Singh. Lal Chowk is situated 480 metres southeast of Sher Garhi Palace.

SPS Museum

Museum

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The Shri Pratap Singh Museum, commonly known as the SPS Museum, is a museum in Wazir Bagh Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Established in 1898, the museum houses a collection of over 80,000 objects from various regions in Northern India. SPS Museum is situated 1 km southeast of Sher Garhi Palace.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maisuma and Srinagar.