Srinagar is believed to be established by Shri Guru Shankaracharya. The very name 'Shri Nagar', the dwelling place of god, conveys the immense sanctity of the town. Srinagar is situated in a vast plain and is famous for the Kamaleshwar Mahadev temple.

On the route one can see verdant forests of beautiful trees like deodar, blue pine, fir and spruce. Ganga shines like a streak of silver during the day and on moonlit nights. Here the river flows in plain forming vast white sand deltas.

From Srinagar, the road zigzags to Rudra Prayag.