Places To Visit In Kashmir

Rightly labelled as Heaven on earth, Kashmir is one of the most favoured destinations among travellers from all over the world. It is that very destination that proudly flaunts its saffron farms, marvellous valleys, enchanting views of the pretty mountains, gushing rivers and rich forests. Not only the tranquil places but Kashmir is also famous among the pilgrims who pay a visit to the revered Amarnath cave devoted to Lord Shiva. So How about spending your next vacation in beautiful Kashmir for an exciting vacation? We offer our clients affordable and exciting Kashmir tour packages that hold a systematised tour itinerary that only focuses on providing a memorable vacation. Here is the list of the best places one will be visiting through our wide range of Kashmir packages-

Gulmarg

Gulmarg is one of the exotic places to explore in Kashmir. A place that is majorly visited for skiing, mountain biking, trekking and yes for photography too. Popularly known as the meadow of flowers, Gulmarg is also renowned for its picturesque beauty. One can witness the vibrant flowers blooming during the spring season that truly adds to the beauty of Gulmarg.

Patnitop

What has made Patnitop most popular are the adventure activities like Paragliding, trekking and skiing among the travellers. It is indeed one of the most visited destinations in Kashmir. Not only the adventure it is also known for offering astounding views that adds to the beauty of Patnitop.

Doda

Labelled as Mini Kashmir, Doda is one of the gorgeous places to explore in Kashmir travel packages. This place is known for two Hindu shrines- Athra Devi and Chandi Mata temple that is quite popular among the pilgrims. Apart from this, it is also known for some adventures like rock climbing, camping and for trekking too.

Pahalgam

Best known for the beautiful valleys of Aru, and Betab, Pahalgam is one of the scenic places located at an altitude of around 2700m above sea level. This place is around 95kms away from the main town of Srinagar. With the rich green forests, pristine lakes and vibrant flowers, Pahalgam is such a place that one cannot afford to miss exploring. Apart from the scenic beauty visit this place for canoeing, hiking and horse riding.

Anantnag

Home to temples, Anantnag is truly a divine destination. Famous for scenic places, day trips and revered temples this place is flourished with gardens and freshwater springs. Visit this place and go for a day tour like- Verinag and Daksum.

Pulwama

The Rice Bowl of Kashmir, Pulwama is a beautiful village in Jammu Kashmir renowned for mountaineering and trekking in the summer months and skiing and snowboarding in the winter months. This place is located at a good distance of 40kms from Srinagar. Travel Ride's Kashmir Tours offers to Explore the saffron fields and get an insight into the rich culture in Pulwama.

Kishtwar

A fantastic destination renowned for trekking, camping, wildlife safaris and pilgrimage tours, Kishtwar is an offbeat destination to explore. Kishtwar is a place that holds lofty hills, and lush greenery consisting of pine and deodar forests. Make sure to visit the national park here that is known for wildlife safari. Machail Yatra and Sarthal yatra are two pilgrimage circuits of high reverence that one must consider during their visit.

Poonch

Add Poonch to your Kashmir tour itinerary and witness the tranquil nature in its natural form. A place renowned for religious tours, trekking, the lush green meadows, the enchanting views of the snow-capped mountains, the eighteenth-century Poonch fort, the seven lakes of Girgan Dhok, the religious sites like Baksh Sahib, and Gurudwara Nangali sahib, Poonch is a place that one cannot miss exploring.

Things To Do In Kashmir

The beautiful Kashmir is a place that has a plethora of things to experience. Apart from the sightseeing tour our Kashmir tour packages allow one some thrilling activities like- paragliding, trekking, camping, skiing, mountaineering, and mountain biking. Be it an adventure, visiting the hill stations, museums, exploring the beautiful gardens or boating, our Kashmir tour packages have it all. To see the best of this exotic destination one must not just visit but must experience it by indulging in interesting activities. So choose from our wider range of Kashmir packages and get ready to enjoy the below-listed interesting activities that will surely make your trip a fantastic one-

A stay in the Houseboat

Enjoying staying in a houseboat docked at the Dal Lake jetty is one of the offbeat and amazing things to do in our Kashmir travel packages. At least for one night say goodbye to your hotel and enjoy the chills of Kashmir winters in the houseboats. Just stay in the houseboat that has wifi and airport transfer facilities available. One can even avail of the meal facilities. Capture the tranquil views of the stars lighting up the water bodies. This is one kind of experience one cannot miss when in Kashmir.

A serene Shikara Ride

Shikara ride is something one cannot miss in Kashmir. It is truly a major activity that is experienced by every tourist coming to Kashmir. Just lay back and witness the beauty of the distant mountains as the boatman takes a ride across the lake. One can further visit the floating garden of Dal Lake and Nehru Park in your Shikara. Enjoy a ride in Dal Lake in Srinagar and Manasbal lake near Sonamarg. Timings: 6am to 5pm, all days of the week.

Gondola Cable Car Ride

How about capturing the astonishing views of the snowcapped mountains by travelling via cable car? Yes, a Gondola cable car ride is one of the amazing and interesting things to do. The Gondolas are the official cable cars of Kashmir. It is the world’s second-highest operating cable car. It is a fantastic way to enjoy a ride and witness the enchanting views of the snow-capped mountains. This ride takes place in three phases- Phase1- Gulmarg to Kongdoori, Phase2- Kongdoori to Apharwat Peak, Phase3- Kongdoori to Mary Shoulder{Chair Lift}. Timings: 10am to 5pm- ride, 9am to 3pm- ticket sale, all days of the week.

A thrilling River rafting

If you want to add thrill to your Kashmir vacation then go for whiter river rafting, one of the most thrilling activities to experience. The rapids are easy and moderate which means that rafting in Kashmir is not very difficult. One can go rafting near Sonamarg but the most famous is in the Lidder river in Pahalgam. There are few stretches on both Lidder and Sindh rivers with Grade IV rapids for adventure lovers.

Trekking

If you are in Kashmir do not miss trekking, Kashmir holiday packages offer short treks and hikes that truly will make your vacation interesting. There are several high-altitude alpine lakes in Kashmir like Alpather lake, Vishansar lake, TarsarLake, Gadsar Lake, Satsar lake and these pristine lakes can only be accessed after scaling the hills. One can even find the best camping sites on the lush sprawling meadows of beautiful Kashmir to experience more adventure.

Paragliding

Paragliding is yet another interesting thing to do in Kashmir. The astounding view of the pretty valley beneath is a sight to behold. One can enjoy paragliding in Sonaarg, Gulmarg, Bhaderwah, Sansar, and Harwan.

Skiing and Snowboarding

Plan your Kashmir trip in the winter months to enjoy the winter sports. With the arrival of winters, Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Gulmarg get covered in snow and thus open up an opportunity for winter activities like skiing and snowboarding.

Shopping

No vacation is complete without shopping, it is indeed one of the most common things to do. One can go for exquisite Kashmiri handlooms, Pashmina shawls, antique copperware, Namda, handwoven carpets, and local garments- Phirans. One can even shop for flowers, fruits and vegetables sold on the Shikaras in dal lake.

Best Time To Visit Kashmir

Wondering the perfect time for the Kashmir trip? Travel Ride is here to brief you about it. Kashmir is a year-round destination and is one of the most visited tourist destinations. The perfect time wholly depends on what one wishes to experience whether one wants to simply explore relax amidst the lush greenery or witness the snowfall in Kashmir in the winter season. March to June, the summertime is considered best for Kashmir tour packages and indulging in adventure activities when the temperature ranges between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius. October to February is the winter time when the Kashmir valley is covered with snown and the temperature ranges between -2 to 12 degrees Celcius. It is indeed the best time for winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. Now coming to the monsoon season that is from July to September, Kashmir receives heavy rainfall but some places are open for sightseeing tours including Pahalgam. One can enjoy the apple picking activity during this season. This is the time when apples become ripe and are best plucked and enjoyed.