Srinagar Kashmir Tourism Packages

Picture this: the slow pedalling of the ‘shikaris’ on the sunset-tinted waters of the Dal lake, a mammoth overview of the lush green snow-capped mountains from your cable car, a fresh green leaf fluttering in the breeze, or the snowflakes being blown over from the edge of the ‘Pir Panjal’ range by a high altitude wind. Then the hypnotic folk tune of a santoor playing in some inconspicuous corner soothingly reaches your ears. You are relaxing in your hotel room, the floor of which is covered in a magnificent Kashmiri rug, from the door to the window ledge.

Well, this is the feeling you can imbibe when you are on a Kashmir tour. And with the best and choicest offers from MakeMyTrip, it is easy to choose among the cheapest tour packages to Kashmir. Pick out your Kashmir honeymoon package and make your Kashmir tour plan a reality. MakeMyTrip offers Kashmir tour plans and honeymoon packages for Kashmir for as low as INR 23,000. So, get going and organise your Kashmir tour plan now!

If you are new to Kashmir, this mountain paradise is located in the northernmost geographical location of the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the three divisions of the Indian-administered territory of Jammu and Kashmir – Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh. The Kashmir division is bordered by the Jammu division on the South, the Ladakh division on the East, while the Line of Control covers both the Northern and Western borders.

Best time to visit Kashmir

Tourists visit Kashmir for a variety of indulgences. Some love the feel of snow-covered landscapes alternating with the greenery in the vast stretch of mountains and the Kashmir valley. And yet for others, it is their first encounter with such a sight. Being a year-round destination, you can visit Kashmir depending upon your choice of the season – be it the chilling winter (December to early March) when the valleys are covered in snow, is a good time for winter sports, or the pleasant months of March to October, when the sun shows up to shadow games with the mountain sides.
However, the best time to plan your Kashmir tour is considered to be during the seasons of spring-summer (May to August) and autumn (September to November). As you make your way to Kashmir during these seasons, allow yourself to be greeted by an overwhelming dose of blossoming gardens filled with tulips, swarms of migratory birds, the alpine meadows and most importantly, clean fresh air.

How to reach Kashmir

Kashmir is predominantly accessible by airways and roadways. A limited railways service (135 km long) runs from the Western part of Kashmir (Baramulla) to the capital region (Srinagar) via Banihal. The Srinagar international airport, which is located at a short distance of about 15km from the city centre, connects the summer capital to the rest of the major Indian cities such as Leh, Delhi, Dehradun, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Patna and Mumbai.

There is also an option of reaching Kashmir via the Jammu Tawi railway station, the nearest railhead. From there, visitors can proceed using the public J&K State Road Transport Corporation buses or, opt for private cabs. These state transport buses, along with other privately owned transport vehicles, operate in a network connecting Srinagar with the neighbouring cities and towns.
Places to see in Kashmir

Chilling breeze and tender sunshine sum up the weather in Kashmir. Blessed with an incredible amount of natural beauty and stunning landscapes, this destination is worth coming to time and again. The cheapest Kashmir tour packages available on MakeMyTrip allow visitors this wonderful opportunity of exploring Kashmir in a budget-friendly way.

1. The city of gardens, waterfronts and houseboats

The summer capital of Kashmir, Srinagar lies in the valley of Kashmir beside the Jhelum River. This Venice-like paradise in Kashmir has an ample number of tourists spots like the ‘Dal lake’ (famous for its ‘shikaris’) and the ‘Nigeen Lake’, the Mughal gardens, the vibrant Tulip collection at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden. You can dedicate a day or two to cover often visited places starting from Chashme Shahi, Pari Mahal, Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip garden, Dal Lake, Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh.

2. A filmy location at the confluence of two rivers

Kashmir’s prime summer resort, Pahalgam is neatly lodged between the Lidder River and other streams draining the Sheshnag Lake. This place offers cool summers with temperatures not exceeding 25 degrees Celsius. You can try riding a rented pony to explore the beauty of the fairly steep hilly landscape. The summer and autumn months are seen as the best time to visit Pahalgam for adventurous activities like white water rafting and canoeing.

3. A favourite haunt of emperor Jehangir

Gulmarg, a premier mountain resort with exceptional beauty, ticks off all the right boxes. The highest green golf course is situated in Gulmarg at a height of about 2,650 m. Gulmarg also functions as the country’s prime ski resort in winter when the valleys, grassy slopes and alpine vegetation are covered by a blanket of white snow. Winter sports lovers can travel to Gulmarg in the months of December to enjoy the best skiing, snowboarding and cable car riding experience.

4. A sight of snowy mountains against an azure blue sky

Inaccessible due to heavy snowfall and avalanches in winter, this “meadow of gold” opens up for tourism in the drier months. ‘Sonamarg’ functions as the base for various expeditions including a major trek passing through several mountain lakes as well as for the drive to Ladakh. The major attraction of this tourist destination though is the drive through the spectacular scenery of the Nallah Sindh, which reveals yet another beautiful facet of Kashmir’s countryside.

5. The land of spectacularly stunning landscape

Ladakh is a relatively young landscape formed by ginormous contributions from 4 big mountain ranges – the Karakoram in the north and the Great Himalaya in the south, traversed by two other parallel chains, the Ladakh range and the Zanskar range. The awesome, eye-catching contours drive much of the tourist attraction in this location. Sitting at an altitude of about 9000 ft. and sheltered from the Indian monsoon rains by the Himalayan Mountains, there exists a vast desert, the remnant of a once thriving lake.

6. The winter capital and the city of temples

Jammu has been rightfully called both – the winter capital and the city of temples. It is the southernmost division in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The Pir Panjal Mountains with their snow-covered peaks stand in the backdrop, signifying the vastness of a world that lies beyond. This holy place of the Hindus houses many shrines and temples such as Vaishno Devi. The Jammu city’s skyline is dotted by shining ‘shikhara’ that soar up high into the sky.

What to eat in Kashmir

The geographical isolation and high altitude of the region give birth to unique recipes of mouth-watering delights. A host of meat items, traditionally baked bread and hot beverages usually constitute the special range of cuisine in Kashmir.

1. Cheers to the Kashmiri chai

Kashmiris are heavy chai drinkers and drink chai on every other occasion. Dive into their world and taste the smoothness of the Kashmiri chai, also known as ‘sheer chai’ or, ‘noon chai’. Don’t misunderstand the word ‘noon’ because it refers to the ‘salt’ in the tea in Kashmiri. This ‘namkeen chai’ is made with black tea, milk, salt, and bicarbonate of soda and has a special pink colour.

2. The 20 varieties of green tea

Kashmiri green tea is a beverage special to marriage feasts, festivals and religious places. Also called the ‘Maugal chai’ by some, it has saffron, spices, almonds or walnuts and the varieties differ with the household. Here is the interesting part – if you choose to add milk in it, then it is called ‘half kahwah’.

3. A vegetarian festival special

The dum aloo is one of the most famous festival dishes in Kashmir. Steamed potatoes are skewed and cooked in aromatic spice and yoghurt. Variants include using potatoes of different sizes, though the traditional way of cooking is to use big ones. This round ball of goodness will win the hearts of not just vegetarians but also meat lovers. So, you have another exciting speciality to look forward to on your vacation to Kashmir.

4. The spiced flat-bread from Old Dhaka

‘Bakarkhani’ is a hard-crust roti that is consumed hot during breakfast. This piece of tandoor baked marvel has a special place in Kashmiri cuisine and has its origin in Bangladesh. Special ingredients include saffron water, and poppy or nigella seeds, which are added to the ghee-smeared and flattened dough before baking.

5. A Kashmiri signature recipe

The ‘Rogan josh’ (Rogan Ghosht) is of Persian origin, an aromatic lamb dish which is prepared by stewing in ghee. It is a staple of Kashmiri cuisine and also a part of the infamous ‘wazwan’ meal of Kashmir. Brought to Kashmir by the Mughals, this dish enjoys a generous use of Kashmiri red chilli, which imparts its dramatic red colour. Don’t forget to dig into this spicy meal on your trip to Kashmir.

6. The greatest highlight of Kashmiri dishes

The Kashmiri ‘Wazwan’ is a multi-course meal consisting of at least 36 courses. Particularly in demand over the marriage season in Kashmir from May to October, this dish is served to a group of four people seated together. Whether you are on your Kashmir honeymoon tour or, family vacation, this master dish should be savoured in a grand setting should you find yourself lucky enough to be a part of a Kashmiri wedding!

Why Kashmir is the Heaven on Earth

If you still find yourself debating over the uniqueness and heaven-like feel of Kashmir, try exploring the lesser-known sides of this snow-clad beauty.

1. An unexplored paradise in Kashmir

Between Pahalgam and Srinagar, there is a paradise bustling with wonderful maple trees and tumbling blue water. Situated in the Anantnag district is an inconspicuous paradise called Verinag, one of the main reservoirs of the River Jhelum. You will find an abundance of natural beauty and complementing landscapes all around.

2. Of landscapes painted by nature

To the North East of Ladakh valley and at a distance of about 140km from Leh valley, is another lesser-known wonder called Nubra valley. The Shyok and Nubra rivers feed this landscape, making it green and the contrast to the red gold monasteries are a sight worth recording on film.

3. A meadow that tells a story

The ‘Doodhpathari’ is a green meadow close to Srinagar but with limited accessibility. Legend has it that this lush green meadow surrounded by snow clad peaks derived its name from a story that says that a priest once prayed and poked the ground with his stick for water, but milk oozed out instead. Though green in summer, the meadow becomes a ghostly white with a stream passing through it in the winter cold. You can even choose to live in igloo-shaped houses here.

4. Enter the festival hosted by the Tulips

On the 5th or 10th date of the month of April, The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden holds a spectacular show of full-blooming Tulips. The shore of the Dal Lake is also covered by a collage of reds, yellows, pinks, whites and the most spectacular of blues and purples. Those of you on your Kashmir honeymoon can enjoy a filmy romantic walk alongside the tulips spread over 5 acres. Fish out your cameras and enjoy clicking or being clicked!

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