Kashmir Tour

The land where heavens meet the earth, where snowcapped mountains cradle lush valleys, where markets float on the sparkling waters of Dal, where Gods live high up in the mountains and surreal views elate you at every corner- Jammu & Kashmir beckon you to this glorious Paradise on Earth.

From incredible natural beauty and famous pilgrimages to enchanting rides on the Shikaras and adrenalin racing adventure activities, this gorgeous land is a mixed bag of splendid surprises.

Major Attractions

• Vaishno Devi Temple- Holy Hindu shrine
• Raghunath Temple- Temple dedicated to Lord Rama
• Peer Kho Cave- Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva
• Bheemgarh Fort
• Baag-e-Bahu- Beautiful gardens hosting the largest underground aquarium in the country
• Panch Peer Dargah
• Patni Top- Skiing, trekking and picturesque vistas

Major Attractions

• Dal Lake- Stay in vintage houseboats, ride the colorful Shikaras and check out the floating market on the lake.
• Wular Lake- Shikara rides
• Nagin Lake- Boating, swimming and water skiing
• Shankaracharya Temple- The ancient seat of Lord Shiva
• Hazratbal Mosque
• Mughal Gardens- UNESCO-listed Persian style gardens
• Awantipora- Ancient ruins of Awantipora kingdom

Major Attractions

• Gulmarg Gondola- Cable Car ride
• Gulmarg Golf Course- Highest golf course in the world?
• Baba Reshi’s Shrine
• St. Mary’s Church- Trekking trail to a beautiful church
• Gulmohar Biosphere Reserve
• Skiing- Skiing courses also offered

Major Attractions

• Lakes- Gadsar, Gangabal, Vishnar, Krishnasar and Satsar
• Nilgrad River- Its red waters are considered holy and curative?
• Baltal- Camping grounds for the famous Amarnath Yatra
• Zozila Pass- High-altitude pass linking Kashmir and Ladakh
• White water rafting- Battling the waters of River Indus?

Major Attractions

• Betaab Valley- Picturesque flower-filled valley
• Sheshnag Lake
• Amarnath Cave Temple
• Aru Valley- Leisurely pony rides, action packed zorbing, zip-lining & power paragliding.
• White-water rafting in River Lidder

Major Attractions

• Monasteries- Hemis Gompa, Spituk Gompa, Diskit Gompa, Alchi Gompa, Phyang Gompa.
• Lakes- Pangong Tso Lake, Tso Moriri, Tso Kar, Nyak Tso, Yarab Tso, Mirpal Tso
• Zanskar Valley- River-rafting in Zanskar River in summers and Frozen River Trek in winters.
• Khardungla Pass- The highest motorable road in the world. ?
• Nubra Valley- Of mountains and monasteries
• Magnetic Hill- Beckons you up!
• Hemis National Park- Call of the Wild.

Fairs & Festivals of J&K

• Eid-Ul-Fitr and Eid-Ul-Azha
• Hemis Festival, Leh-ladakh
• Tulip Festival- Srinagar
• Shikara Festival- Dal Lake, Srinagar
• Lohri- Harvest Festival
• Baisakhi- Spring Festival

Cuisine of Jammu & Kashmir
Food in J&K is a reflection of its many cultures. While Jammu is more about Rajma Chawal, Khatta Gosht, Shiri Pulav and Madra, Kashmir is a paradise for non-vegetarians with its mouthwatering Wazwan- a platter of non-veg dishes, Kashmiri Pulav, Dum Aloo and hot tea- “Kahwa”. Leh-Ladakh serves the taste of Tibet in the form of Thupka, Momos and Tingmo.

Shopping in Jammu & Kashmir
Pashmina shawls and stoles, wood-carved artifacts, Papier Mache stuff, dry fruits, saffron, and Tibetan memorabilia are some of the collectibles from the beautiful state of Jammu & Kashmir.

Best time to visit Jammu & Kashmir
This land is a place for all seasons and all reasons. While the peak season runs from March to October, those looking to ski and enjoy the snow should visit from December to February.

How to Reach
By Air - Srinagar Airport caters to domestic traffic from major Indian cities.
By Train - Jammu Tawi Railway Station, situated at a distance of about 275 km from Srinagar, is the nearest railhead serving Jammu & Kashmir valley.
By Road ? Jammu & Kashmir is well connected to major Indian cities by a network of luxury & deluxe buses.