Srinagar is a destination full of rich heritage and cultural blend. Pari Mahal, Hari Parbat Fort, Chashma Shahi, Shalimar Garden, Jamia Masjid, Hazratbal Mosque, Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Nigeen Lake, Dachigam National Park, Botanical Garden, Harwan are some of the best places to visit in Srinagar. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts like the Kashmir shawl (made of pashmina and cashmere wool), papier-mâché, wood carving, carpet weaving, and jewel making, as well as for dried fruits. It is the second-largest metropolitan area in the Himalayas (after Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal).