A Day on Dal Lake: Shikaras, Floating Markets and Houseboat Life
Spend a perfect day on Dal Lake, from the dawn floating market to a sunset shikara ride and a night on a houseboat, with practical tips and seasonal advice.
Experiences
A collection of 50 stories across 10 categories, written by our team in Kashmir
From shikara rides on Dal Lake to the Gulmarg Gondola, here are the experiences included in Kashmir tour packages you can book online.
The moments that make a Kashmir trip: houseboat mornings, shikara rides, Gondola views and village life.
Spend a perfect day on Dal Lake, from the dawn floating market to a sunset shikara ride and a night on a houseboat, with practical tips and seasonal advice.
From shikara rides on Dal Lake to the Gulmarg Gondola, here are the experiences included in Kashmir tour packages you can book online.
Plan a family trip to Kashmir: experiences kids love, the best season, a child-friendly itinerary, health tips and what to pack.
Guides to Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg and every valley in between.
25 of the best things to do in Srinagar, from houseboats and Mughal gardens to shrines, markets and food, plus where to stay and day trips.
Plan your Gulmarg trip: how the Gondola works, what to do in winter and summer, where to stay, how long to spend, and local rules every visitor should know.
Plan your Sonamarg visit: the drive, Thajiwas Glacier, rafting, Zero Point, seasonal access, where to stay and a day-trip plan.
Day-by-day Kashmir plans for 3, 5 and 7 days, tested by our local team.
Drive from Srinagar to Leh over Zojila, then Nubra and Pangong: a 10-day plan with altitude advice, permits and the best season.
A tested 3-day Kashmir plan with a houseboat night, a Gulmarg or Sonamarg day trip and the Mughal Gardens, plus a winter version.
Combine Mata Vaishno Devi darshan with Patnitop, Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, with Katra–Srinagar train and road options.
What Kashmir looks like each month, and how to pick the right season for your trip.
Golden chinars, the Pampore saffron harvest and apple season: a guide to Kashmir from September to November.
Summer in Kashmir: weather, where to go, rafting and treks, the Amarnath Yatra period, packing and a 6-night itinerary.
Kashmir from March to May: the Tulip Garden, almond blossoms, where to go, what to pack, crowds and a 5-night spring itinerary.
Practical advice on SIM cards, packing, money, permits and getting around Kashmir.
Practical ways to save on a Kashmir trip: when to go, where to stay, transport, food, activities and a sample budget.
How to get to Kashmir by air, by the Vande Bharat train via Katra, or by road via Jammu, with tips on booking, luggage and security.
Staying informed, altitude, cold, roads, food and water, women and family travel, insurance and what to do if something goes wrong.
Romantic stays, private experiences and planning advice for couples.
Pick the right houseboat, hotel and cottage for your Kashmir honeymoon: categories, views, heating, questions to ask and extras.
A romantic 6-night Kashmir honeymoon plan with houseboat, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, seasonal variations and a honeymoon checklist.
Plan a snowy Kashmir honeymoon: best months, romantic winter experiences, heated stays, a 5-night itinerary and travel tips.
Skiing, trekking, rafting and camping across the Kashmir Himalaya.
Day hikes and short treks from Sonamarg, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Srinagar, with difficulty, season, safety tips and what to carry.
White-water rafting in Kashmir: rapid grades, the Lidder and Sindh rivers, season, safety, what to wear and how to book.
The Tarsar Marsar trek from Aru: route day by day, difficulty, season, gear, permits and how it compares with the Great Lakes.
Wazwan, Kahwa, crafts, shrines and festivals: the living culture of the valley.
A respectful guide to Kashmir's Sufi shrines, temples, gurudwara and Buddhist sites, with festivals and visitor etiquette.
The story of Kashmiri tea: the samovar, kahwa and noon chai recipes, bakery breads, tea etiquette and where to try it.
How Wazwan is cooked and served, the main dishes course by course, vegetarian options, table etiquette and where to try it.
How to buy genuine Pashmina, saffron, carpets and handicrafts in Kashmir.
Walnuts, almonds, saffron, honey, spices, morels and teas: what to buy in Kashmir, quality tips, where to shop and how to pack it.
What Pashmina is, how it is made, pure vs blends, quality checks, GI labels, myths to ignore, where to buy and how to care for it.
How Kashmiri saffron is grown and graded, the GI tag, simple tests to spot fakes, where to buy and how to store and use it.
Quiet valleys and hidden places beyond the usual tourist circuit.
Plan day trips to Doodhpathri and Yusmarg from Srinagar: what to see, Nilnag Lake, best seasons, overnight stays and tips.
Discover Lolab, the Valley of Love, and the high meadows of Bangus: getting there, what to see, permits, stays and a 6-night plan.
How to visit Gurez: the Razdan Pass drive, permits, Habba Khatoon, Tulail Valley, local Shina culture, where to stay and when to go.