Old Secretariat - Government office in Srinagar - Srinagar, India

Newly formed Art museum in the historic building of Old Secretariat, which is in itself an piece of History, is very well maintained with informative paintings showcasing the art of Jammu and Kashmir. Well educated and enthusiastic staff, keen to show you around the museum.

Today was my yoga camp there.... with 93bnbsf....I feel... some lucky spirits..and some heavenly sparkles....and good footwork to salute an officer commands.......really great moment of the day in my life rememberence..... thanks ....

Very Nice Work Done here.all Employees are too good in nature. They all are very calm. They are very cooperative. They can teach you how we can easily manage our work.But Staff Is Less than expected more staff required here to manage work easily.

Old secretariat Srinagar is known for multiple things, currently there are so many departments in this secretariat like Health, Transport, Anti Corruption Bureau, Social Welfare etc.

From this place you can board direct bus to airport with reasonable price pls utilise this of your budget is short

Old Sect where govt offices r but govt isn't working for its beautification.. It was a palace actually later it becomes govt offices hub.. No proper canteen where any lady can go.. No washrooms for ladies... Parking facility available if u have pass.. Some offices are not in good condition but no one is doing Anything..

Old secretariat or Sher Garhi Palace is a former palace in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The complex is located near high court at the banks of the jhelum river.. It was the residence of the Afghan rulers and Dogra Maharajas of jammu and kashmir. The name Sher Garhi means 'tiger fortress'. After the accession of Kashmir to India, the palace obtained the name the "Old Secretariat" and initially housed various administrative departments of the government of Jammu and Kashmir. As chief minister Sheikh Abdullah apparently saw the palace as symbol of Dogra rule, the complex was slowly abandoned. In the 1970s and at the start of the 21st century, the palace was gutted by fire destroying major parts. In 2015, chief minister Mufti Sayeed announced that the complex would be restored to its original glory in order to conserve heritage monuments and attract heritage loving tourists to Kashmir.

Sher Garhi Palace is a former palace in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. The complex is located in the south of the Old City at the banks of the Jhelum river. It was the residence of the Afghan rulers and Dogra Maharajas of Jammu and Kashmir. The name Sher Garhi means 'Tiger fortress'. Construction of a fortress and palace started in 1772 under the Afghan governor Jawansher Khan. As location the governor chose the (former) site where the Lohara king Ananta built his royal palace in 1062-63. It is said that stones for the construction came from the "Pathar Masjid". Under all Jawansher Khan's successors, both Afghan and Dogra and including the current Indian government, the palace remained the main power center in Kashmir. During the 19th century, the palace was expanded several times. Around 1900, the Jhelum river front of the palace was reconstructed in neoclassical style with corinthian columns. The complex was a good example of blending English and Kashmir architecture. The buildings in the complex are quadrangular in plan and built entirely in stone with wooden doors, ceilings and roofs. After the accession of Kashmir to India, the palace obtained the name the "Old Secretariat" and initially housed various administrative departments of the government of Jammu and Kashmir. As chief minister Sheikh Abdullah apparently saw the palace as symbol of Dogra rule, the complex was slowly abandoned. In the 1970s and at the start of the 21st century, the palace was gutted by fire destroying major parts. In 2015, late former chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed announced that the complex would be restored to its original glory in order to conserve heritage monuments and attract heritage loving tourists to Kashmir.