The sacred temple of Shankaracharya occupies the top of the hills known as Takht-I-Sulaiman in the south-east of Srinagar. The site dates back to 250BC. The philosopher Shankaracharya stayed at this place when he visited Kashmir ten centuries ago to revive Sanatan Dharma.

Amarnath is one of the most sacred sites of Hindus the world over. A pilgrimage  to the Amarnath  Caves is a  test  of   faith, since it can be reached only by a long, arduous trek through mountainous territory.

Hundreds of tourists trek every year to the natural "shivalinga" made of ice, thought to be a manifestation of the Lord Shiva.

The Hazratbal Shrine, one of the most revered sites of pilgrimage in Kashmir for Muslims, is as famous for its religious significance as the beauty of its architecture. The Hazratbal lies on the shores of the Dal Lake in Srinagar. It houses relics of the last Teacher of Islam.

The Charar -e - Sharif is revered by Kashmiris, since it houses the relics of Sheikh Noor ud Din Wali, a popular Sufi saint of the Middle Ages.

The shrine is a popular pilgrimage spot for Sufis in Kashmir, though equally revered by many of the Hindus in the state. The Shrine was destroyed during a battle between insurgents and the Indian Army in 1995, and was rebuilt to its former glory.

The Kheer Bhawani Temple is located 30 kilometers away from Srinagar. It is dedicated to the Goddess Ragnya Devi. It is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in Kashmir.

 The temple gets its name from the "kheer", or milk pudding, that pilgrims pour into the spring inside the temple complex as an offering to the Goddess. The temple's most famous festival is the Navaratras.

The Jama Masjid at  Nowhatta, in the heart of the old city, is a important mosque in  Srinagar  at  which thousands of   people congregate for the Friday prayers. Of imposing proportions, the mosque is built around a courtyard and is supported by 370 wooden pillars.

Situated on the banks of the river Jhelum, srinagar , between the third and fourth bridge, it is the first mosque ever built in Srinagar. Shah-i-Hamdan, who came from

Persia in the 13th century, was responsible for the spread of Islam in Kashmir. Khanqah-i-Mualla, on the banks of the Jhelum, was the very spot where Shah-i-Hamdan used to offer prayers.

Temple of Sharika, which is believed to be a form of goddess Durga or Shakti. is inside of Hari parbat fort The wall around the hill of this fort was built by Akbar in 1592-98 AD. The hill is surrounded by almond orchards, which make a lovely sight during April when the trees blossom.

On the southern side of the Hari Parbat hill, Srinagar is the historical shrine of Makhdoom Sahib, which is visited by people of all faiths and religion.

The sixth Sikh guru travelled through Kashmir, stopping to preach occasionally. A gurudwara has been built at the exact site of each of these halts. The most important one among these is Chhatti Padshahi gurudwara, situated near the Kathi Darwaza, in Rainawari, Srinagar, which is held in great reverence by devotees of all faiths.