The study was conducted to address the importance of the periphytic community for the river system, the knowledge of their diversity, as well as their composition, may contribute to a better understanding of the status of the river also.Sampling was done on monthly basis from June to November 2018, from four different sites (approx. 35 km stretch) of river Jhelum in Srinagar, to observe periphytic algal distribution and diversity.Keeping in view the authenticated and extensive publications, freshwater habitats contribute to aquatic biodiversity and give a comprehension of sensitivity in response to anthropogenic changes