Shankaracharya Hill

Shankaracharya Hill is a dominating hill overlooking the Dal Lake and Srinagar in Kashmir.[1] It is famous for the sacred Shankaracharya Temple, also known as Jyeshteswara, which occupies the top of the hill.[2] It is the destination of hundreds of tourists each day. The hill top affords a commanding view of the Kashmir Valley for tens of miles.[3] Before 1940, the forests occurring on this hill were depleted due to the removal of fuel wood, small timber and fodder. There came a stage when this hill became virtually devoid of trees. Thereafter, a massive afforestation and rehabilation programme was taken to increase the tree cover, which was met with considerable success. Today, the Shankaracharya Hill supports a good forest cover.

References

  1. ↑ Balakrishna, Sandeep. "ASI’s Assault on Shankaracharya Hill". India Facts. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  2. ↑ Srinagar (17 March 2014). "No proposal to change name of Shankaracharya Hill, says Omar". The Indian Express. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  3. ↑ Ahmad, Khalid Bashir. "The Hill And The History". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 7 December 2016.


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