Taking away from its strife-torn image, author Feisal Alkazi focusses on the distinctive architectural heritage of Srinagar in his newest book, Srinagar: An Architectural Legacy. The title has been divided in two parts — one concentrates on Kashmiri architecture down the ages, with influences from the Afghans, the Sikhs, the Mughals and many other contributing factors while the other part charts five guided walks that not only allow you to explore the myriad facets of Srinagar but also to discover the architectural heritage of the 500-year-old city.

A Tombstone at the Shekh Bagh Graveyard. Pic Courtesy/Srinagar: an architectural legacy