srinagar - Blogs - Tripatini2024-03-29T00:18:09Zhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/srinagarTen things to remember before visiting kashmirhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/ten-things-to-remember-before-visiting-kashmir2023-08-08T09:43:01.000Z2023-08-08T09:43:01.000Zimran malikhttps://tripatini.com/members/imranmalik<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12178647298?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Here is the list of things which you need to know </strong></span></p><p><br /><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em><strong>1. Carry cold cream and lip guard in winter & sunscreen in summer</strong></em></span></p><p><br />The climate of Kashmir is varied, very cold in winter and blazing sunny in summer. A moisturizer and a lip guard are a must to keep your skin and lips hydrated throughout your trip during the winter months as the temperature can be as low as -10 C. The sunshine of the Kashmir valley particularly high altitudes like Gulmarg can be very harsh to your skin and you might easily get sunburn so don’t forget to apply a thick coat of sunscreen before you go out during summer.</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em><strong>2. Carry a small bag with you</strong></em></span></p><p><br />Make sure you carry a small bag along, you might need it for small item shopping you do or you might need to keep your mobile or any daily tickets in it as they might fall while you walk up the hills and mountains.</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em><strong>3. Carry a power bank, extra memory card and waterproof camera bag</strong></em></span></p><p><br />Kashmir immensely suffers from a power crisis. There are very frequent power cuts, especially in the hill stations like Sonamarg, and Pahalgam. Make sure, you always carry a power bank with you so that your mobile phone never runs out of charge. Also, there are very few mobile electronics markets, so carry enough memory cards for your camera. And also, carry a waterproof camera bag; you don’t want your camera to be damaged during sudden rains.</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong><em>4. Carry Identity Proof ( Original, No photocopies)</em></strong></span></p><p><br />Kashmir, as well all know is a conflict zone, so there are a lot of security checks that you’ll have to face. You need to make sure that you always carry a valid and original identity proof along because you’d never want yourself to get stranded in a cue of suspects. It’s always great to be extra safe during your holidays so that you never miss any fun.</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em><strong>5. Carry sufficient cash</strong></em></span>.</p><p><br />Although you will find many ATMs in Srinagar but as you move out of Srinagar finding ATMs takes some effort. Make sure that you carry sufficient cash with you so that you never miss out on anything. Also, there are very few chances that you might find a hotel with automated debit machines, so as a precaution keep enough money to pay at the hotels.</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em><strong>6. Carry post-paid sim only</strong></em></span></p><p><br />If you have a cell phone with a prepaid connection your SIM card is not going to work in Kashmir as roaming is blocked due to what India claims as security reasons. However, post-paid connections will work fine. If you’re a foreigner, your hotel owner might provide you with a local sim or you can easily purchase a local sim card from mobile telecom operators.</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em><strong>7. Keep a torch and emergency medicines with you.</strong></em></span></p><p><br />As already mentioned, there’s a lot of electricity crisis in Kashmir, make sure you carry a torch with you. You might face a power shutdown suddenly, so, you don’t want to get yourself hurt in the dark. Also, as Kashmir has an unpredictable climate, there are high chances that you might catch a cold and fall sick. So, carry important medicines along with you.</p><p><br /><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em><strong>8. Headscarf for women if visiting a religious place.</strong></em></span></p><p><br />Kashmir, the city of Sufi Saints, is enriched with many Sufi shrines. Not only are these shrines known for their reverence but they are equally beautiful as any other known gardens. You should always make sure that you pay a visit to the famous holy shrines of Kashmir. But, you need to know that you should carry a headscarf with you and wear them before you enter these shrines.</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em><strong>9. Remember, no Ola and Uber in Kashmir, there is Jugnoo and Nova Cabs</strong></em></span></p><p><br />To travel within Srinagar you can book Jugnoo or Nova cabs. You will have to depend on non-app-based local taxis to travel between destinations like Srinagar, Pahalgam and Gulmarg.</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em><strong>10. On departure, reach Srinagar Airport two to three hours prior</strong></em></span></p><p><br />Unlike other airports in the world, Kashmir airport will give you a very tiresome time. You need to remember that there are almost 4-5 security checks before you receive you can board your flight. So, as these checks are going to take a lot of time, make sure you reach at least 2-3 hours prior to your departure. Also, make sure you get your hand-carry luggage stamped at security check else they will send you back from boarding if each bag doesn’t have stamp.</p><p>for more information visit <a href="https://www.valleytripplanner.in/srinagar-package-for-4-nights/" target="_blank">srinagar packages for 4 nights</a></p><p>or <a href="https://www.valleytripplanner.in/srinagar-package-for-5-nights/" target="_blank">srinagar packages for 5 nights</a></p></div>Srinagar honeymoon trip: A romantic getaway in the paradisehttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/srinagar-honeymoon-trip-a-romantic-getaway-in-the-paradise2023-03-08T10:04:40.000Z2023-03-08T10:04:40.000ZFatima Banohttps://tripatini.com/members/FatimaBano<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10994262495?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Srinagar is a capital and top visited city of Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmir is well known as the heaven of India and for <a href="https://www.srinagardeals.com/srinagar-honeymoon-packages" target="_blank">Srinagar honeymoon packages</a> trip plan in North India. Consequently, many famous places are located there in which Srinagar is the best one. Moreover, during the journey, you can experience a lot of wonderful places. This place is also a great honeymoon destination. In short, many couples visit this place every year to enjoy their honeymoon. This place is surrounded with huge valleys and mountains what make this place glorious. If you want to spend a beautiful time with your partner then Srinagar is best.</p><h2>Best time to visit</h2><p>Usually, Srinagar is a great place to explore anytime in a year. But, summer is considerably the great time to visit this place. In short, during the season, you can enjoy a lot of wonderful things. <strong>Anyone can plan a great honeymoon by visit this awesome place. On the other hand, if you want to enjoy snow then winter is best. During the winters, you can enjoy snow fall moments what is really nice to see.</strong> So, enjoy a great time with your partner by visit this perfect place.</p><h2>Delightful things to do</h2><p>This city is well known for its natural environment, gardens, houseboats and many more. During the trip, you can feel all the wonderfulness about the place. Moreover, if you want to enjoy a great time then Srinagar is really nice. Experience a great time of your life by plan honeymoon to Srinagar. Enjoy shikara boat ride, visit beautiful garden, explore local areas and many more. On the other hand, you can also enjoy various types of foods. The street food of this destination is also enjoyable. Enjoy all the charming things during the Srinagar honeymoon trip.</p><h2>Explore local and shopping areas</h2><p>The local and market areas of the destination are also famous to explore. In short, during the honeymoon, you can enjoy shopping and street foods. <em>Moreover, Srinagar is also famous for handicrafts. If you want to take some souvenir during the trip then you can take. On the other hand, you can buy woolen clothes, food, jewelry and so on.</em> Plan your trip to this a wonderful part of Kashmir. In fact, you and your partner can enjoy a great time throughout the journey. The local and shopping areas are must visit while traveling to Srinagar.</p><h2>Conclusion</h2><p>Srinagar is a great place in many ways to explore. This place offers a lot of wonderful things. Above all, every place of this destination is awesome to explore. So, enjoy a great time by just plan a Srinagar trip. Moreover, you can make your honeymoon really special by visit this place of Kashmir. Enjoy each and every moment as the way which you want. Each and everything about the place is fabulous to enjoy.</p></div>Factors that excites you to plan trip for Srinagarhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/factor-that-excites-you-to-plan-trip-for-srinagar2022-06-13T07:54:09.000Z2022-06-13T07:54:09.000ZHappyEasyGohttps://tripatini.com/members/HappyEasyGo<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10565616281?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Planning a trip is the responsibility, and it asks you to do proper research regarding the destination. The most important thing is to select the place to travel according to the traveller's choice. If a person genuinely wants to experience heaven on earth, then Srinagar is your place for them. It is the destination for adventure lovers, peace seekers and nature admirers.</p><p>The beauty of the city gives you magical, blissful and colourful vibes. You will undoubtedly get several best ambiences that give you romantic vibes to make love and spend lovely moments with your partner. There is a number of other factors that makes you book your <a href="https://www.happyeasygo.com/flight/" target="_blank">flights</a> and <a href="https://www.happyeasygo.com/hotel/" target="_blank">hotels</a> for srinagar's trip, find them below.</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Attractions</span></p><p>Nigeen Lake, Chatpal, Betaab Valley, Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Dachigam National Park, Awantipora, Pari Mahal, Dal Lake, Char Chinar, Jama Masjid, Nehru Garden, Challi Point are the main hotspots to visit on your trip.</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Shopping</span></p><p>Polo View Market, Lal Chowk, Residency Road, Meena Bazaar on Dal Lake, Budshah Chowk, Floating Market are the places that offer you notable things like Pashminas, Walnut Wood Products, Spices, Kashmiri Tea, Carpets, Dry Fruits, Copper Utensils and products to buy.</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Eating Points and Food Items</span></p><p>Stream Restaurant, Delhi Di Rasoi, Mughal Darbar Bakery and Restaurant, Winterfell Café, Mummy Please, Eat are the spots that offer you the healthy and tasty famous food items like Rogan Gosh, Modur Pulav, Haakh, Yakkni, Wajwan, Seekh Kebabs at reasonable rates to fill your hunger pangs.</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Activities and Things to do</span></p><p>Paragliding, Skiing, Rafting, Shikara, and staying in a houseboat are the things that Srinagar offer you to have fun on your trip.</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Affordable Trip</span></p><p>Srinagar can consider a budget-friendly tourist destination for travellers; you can get several decent options for accommodation, healthy meals are available at cheap rates for your cravings. Moreover, you can find cheap commuting options at HappyEasyGo for Srinagar worldwide.</p><p> </p><p>May these given reason makes you visit once this heaven on earth. It will provide you with a lot of good memories to remember with your loved ones. Srinagar trip can be an option to do a different experience. The best time to visit can be from April to October, this duration of time will serve you pleasant quality of weather to explore the city. You can have a chance to enjoy the real snow from the October to March months of the year.</p></div>My experience of Kashmir Tour from Kolkatahttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/kashmir-tour-package-from-kolkata2022-05-02T11:57:54.000Z2022-05-02T11:57:54.000ZSandip Rahahttps://tripatini.com/members/SandipRaha<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10454292698?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Kashmir is the prettiest state of India with clear lakes, magnificent forest, lush vegetation, skiing places, picturesque meadows, kahwa tea, pristine rivers, breathtaking mountain setting, and the smiling face of Kashmiri people. <strong>Srinagar</strong> is the capital city of Kashmir, and it is famous for its houseboats, canals, and of course, Mughal gardens. You can witness rich biodiversity, and many are unique to Kashmir.</p><p>We were looking for the best Kashmir holiday Package and after searching web we came across NatureWings. We were impressed by their customized Kashmir Tour plan and hence decided to book the <strong><a href="https://www.naturewings.com/packages/kashmir-package-tour-with-srinagar-gulmarg-pahalgam-sonmarg" target="_blank">Kashmir Package Tour from Kokata</a></strong> through <strong>NatureWings</strong>. NatureWings is the <strong><a href="https://www.naturewings.com/" target="_blank">best travel agency in Kolkata</a></strong>, specialized in customized Kashmir Tour.</p><p>This blog of mine will take you virtually through our 9-day travel experience to Kashmir. It will indeed also help you to plan your <strong>Kashmir Tour Package </strong>from<strong> Kolkata. </strong> We spent nine days traveling in the Kashmir valley, and the Kashmiri people are so warm welcoming. They are curious to learn where we were from and what we do. The most amazing part was we had the privilege of being pulled into a family home and sharing lunch with the entire village.</p><p>Do you want to have an offbeat travel experience? Then Kashmir is the right destination waiting for you. You can explore popular tourist destinations of Kashmir like <strong>Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonmarg, and Yousmarg </strong>in your <strong>Kashmir Package Tour from Kolkata.</strong></p><p>I am very excited to share my <strong><a href="https://www.tripoto.com/trip/my-kashmir-package-tour-from-kolkata-what-an-unforgettable-experience-3a81ab3eb5c022308" target="_blank">Kashmir Tour</a></strong> experience with all of you. The tour was our best tour, and we choose Kashmir as our destination above all those beautiful cities because we always felt Kashmir was no less in beauty and experience.</p><p> <a href="https://www.naturewings.com/packages/kashmir-package-tour-with-srinagar-gulmarg-pahalgam-sonmarg" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10456277671,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="387" height="257" alt="10456277671?profile=RESIZE_400x" /></a></p><p><strong>Kashmir during autumn</strong></p><p>Do you want to explore Kashmir but are confused about the right time to visit, let me help you navigate this dilemma? Kashmir has four seasons, and each one tells a different story of its land, culture, and food in autumn. It will make you fall in love with this place instantly. So those of you who want to know about the beauty of <strong>Kashmir in autumn</strong>, I will share my travel experience. The autumn season sets in from mid-September to mid-November, and it is the most magical time to visit Kashmir.</p><p>The lively valleys, the fragrance of flowers, and the rustle of the Chinar fallen leaves are there to enthrall you. It is Kashmir’s golden season and indeed romantic too.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Witness the Chinar trees shedding the leaves in autumn</strong></p><p>The Chinar trees shedding the leaves in autumn are a symbol of Kashmir and gives a unique value to the beauty of Kashmir. I learned from my tour guide in my Kashmir Package Tour Chinar trees are the soul and heritage of Kashmir. In the local Kashmiri language for Chinar trees, it is called Boon or Buen.</p><p>When I talk about beautiful Kashmir, I cannot forget the king of seasons in Kashmir, the season of gold which paints the beautiful valley in the shades of the dead leaves of Chinar. Who does not want to witness the hues of yellow, gold, and orange with the shedding of Chinar leaves right.</p><p>For me, it was attractive to see the shedding of Chinar leaves, and it is a top attraction among other tourists as well. One fine day when I was walking down the street, the rustling of fallen Chinar leaves created a magical sound that one cannot forget easily. The beauty of it is the fallen leaves showcase the beautiful cycle of loss, regeneration, and regrowth.</p><p>The pleasant morning and cooler nights, beautiful gardens, and roads filled with the sound of the fallen leaves of the majestic Chinar made our<strong> Kashmir Package Tour from Kolkata </strong>more enchanting and beautiful. Autumn comes as an essence of charm that no one can overlook.</p><p>You can walk around Srinagar during the autumn season to witness the different bright colors of Chinar leaves. The other interesting fact about the shedding of Chinar leaves that I noticed in my <strong>Kashmir tour</strong> was local people starts wearing woolens and changing their food habits to suit the weather.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The beauty of the Saffron harvesting season of Kashmir-Pampore</strong></p><p>Before my<strong> Kashmir Tour, </strong>I knew Kashmir only because of its natural scenery and landscape, but then after my visit, it added a beautiful Saffron flowers picture in my mind. My tour guide showed us tilled fields and asked me to guess the name of plants there. I said some vegetables and cereals named. The guide said it is saffron and informed us Kashmir is one of the largest producers of saffron in the world.</p><p>This saffron flower is the most expensive and precious spice considered to be premium quality. When you are in Kashmir, one of the best places to start your purple hunt is <strong>Pampore</strong>. Pampore is situated 15km from Srinagar.</p><p>The uniqueness of this Saffron is that the saffron plant is small and the only flower part seen above the ground. If you like to see the beauty of Saffron then autumn is the best season to plan a <strong>Kashmir Trip</strong> and seeing how they harvest it will be another beauty of it. In late October- early November, Kashmiri people will harvest Saffron, and it is the specialty of autumn and pride of Kashmir. They use to pluck these beautiful purple flowers, and even the weather has to be pleasant. </p><p>To me, harvesting saffron was not the only back-breaking part of saffron cultivation, and even the preparation of the saffron field also required intensive labor. One of my family members collected the flowers, the other separate the precious stigmas from the blossoms. The purest red Kashmiri saffron in neat bunches is more valuable than gold. </p><p>In my visit to Pampore, I have noticed the local saffron farmers are friendly, and we can freely roam the saffron fields or enjoy the saffron experience.</p><p>If you plan a <strong>Kashmir Tour Package</strong> during the months of October-November, you take out some time to have a stop at Pampore to enjoy Saffron beauty. This fragrance saffron isused for coloring, the ingredient in meat, mayonnaise, and cheese. </p><p> </p><p><strong>What activities to do during autumn in Kashmir?</strong></p><p>In autumn, you can visit the <strong>apple orchards</strong> and help the farmers with apple-picking. The other notable sites to experience the full glory of autumn include <strong>the trek to</strong> <strong>Shankaracharya Hill, </strong>then experiencefamous <strong>Shikara ride on Dal Lake</strong>, <strong>Nehru Park,</strong> a unique experience of <strong>floating gardens</strong>, <strong>a family</strong> <strong>outing at Shalimar </strong>and <strong>Nishat Bagh garden. Furthermore, </strong>you<strong> </strong>also explore the beauty of <strong>misty autumn morning, autumnnight view at Dhani waterfall</strong>, <strong>splendid views of the rivers in autumn</strong>, <strong>different shades of autumn,</strong> <strong>mesmerizing autumn view of patnitop</strong>, <strong>Hazratbal Mosque, Pari Mahal, Dachigam National Park, </strong>and finally experience <strong>houseboat. </strong></p><p>In my <strong>Kashmir Package Tour</strong>, I was mesmerized to see the valley of Kashmir when it wears autumn’s golden crown. You can feel the breeze filled with the smell of <strong>Chinar leaves, </strong>and the sound of the crunch of these leaves under your step makes you crazy. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Wazwan- the Kashmiri famous cuisine</strong></p><p>The beautiful Kashmir has distinct local cuisine that kept my taste buds wanting more in my <strong>Kashmir Tour.</strong> Onone day in my <strong>Kashmir Package Tour, </strong>I indulged in some Kashmiri Wazwan. The rich, authentic taste of Kashmiri cuisine will attract you like a magnet as it did to me as well. </p><p>I learned from the local, <strong>Wazwan</strong>is Kashmir’s pride, and it is a multi-course meal prepared from chicken or lamb. This cuisine prepares for the special occasion. Do you know that Wazwan comprises 36 mouth-watering dishes? The first dish I started with Tabak Maas, made of lamb breast. Wow, it was delicious as it was deep-fried and crispy outside. The pumpkin and walnut chutney gave me the best combination to <strong>Tabak Maas.</strong> I kept enjoying the Tabak Maas, but in between, the main course proved even more mouth-watering. </p><p>My main course ended with <strong>Aab Gosht</strong> and then proceeded to the <strong>Kahwa </strong>and<strong> Phirni</strong>. It is always lovely to try out Kahwa, a splendid mix of saffron and cinnamon in the autumn. In your <strong>Kashmir Tour, </strong>you must try Wazwan as it is the pride of Kashmiri identity and culture.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Conclusion</strong></p><p>Kashmir’s natural beauty will surely capture your heart, and it will make you plan your next tour as well. At the end of the <strong>Kashmir Tour</strong>, it will give you those memories of days that are not too hot or cold, that pleasant weather that kept you calm. It gives you unforgettable memories filled with shades of fallen Chinar leaves and majestic saffron. As the autumn season starts progressing towards its end, it reminds us of the beautiful cycle of seasons.</p></div>A Trip of Amazement from K to K – Kashmir Package Tour from Kolkatahttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/kashmir-package-tour-from-kolkata2022-04-07T09:18:26.000Z2022-04-07T09:18:26.000ZSandip Rahahttps://tripatini.com/members/SandipRaha<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10268899676?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Kashmir, the picturesque and enchanting valley between the great Himalayan range and Pir Panjal Mountain Range, is the land of simplicity, beauty and tranquility. This piece of heaven stays in the heart of the tourists throughout the year. Many people seek a clear picture about the <strong><a href="https://www.naturewings.com/packages/kashmir-package-tour-with-srinagar-gulmarg-pahalgam-sonmarg" target="_blank">Kashmir Package Tour from Kolkata</a>.</strong> Hope this article will allow you enough information to know this paradise up north in all its glory.</p><p>The weather of the heaven from December to March is completely covered in a layer of pearl-white snow with sub-zero level temperatures. If your soul is longing to see snowfall, then these four months are the best time for you to visit Kashmir for sure. You can even enjoy the taste of snowboarding and skiing during the winter months.</p><p> <br /> <strong>Now the important inquiry about the Kashmir trip is “How to reach Kashmir from Kolkata?"</strong></p><p>The weather, culture, and fragrance of the City of Joy is fully different from Kashmir's natural beauty but Kashmir has its own delights. To make a <strong>trip to Kashmir</strong>, one of the major drowses is the time spent on the road itself. For this reason, most tourists from Kolkata prefer either train or flight to reach Srinagar.</p><p><strong>Way to Kashmir by Air: </strong>Flight is the best choice and time convenient way to reach Kashmir. Sheik-ul-Alam Airport also known as Srinagar International Airport (SXR). The airport in Srinagar has direct flights to and from Kolkata. <strong>Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport</strong> (CCU) in Kolkata has nonstop flights from Jammu and Srinagar. GoAir and IndiGo have direct flights between Kolkata and Srinagar.</p><p><strong>By train</strong>: You have to reach New Delhi from Kolkata by travelling in a train. Kolkata to New Delhi train takes approx. 17 hours. You can catch a train from Kolkata and get down at New Delhi. From Delhi, you must book trains to Udhampur. It is a 12 hours train journey. Then you should travel from Udhampur to Banihal either via Bus/Van. After getting down at Udhampur railway station, you can see a lot of buses, vans. Udhampur to Banihal van travel will be for 5 hours and from Banihal to Srinagar, you have local trains every 2 hours. It would be only a two hours journey to reach Srinagar railway station, your final destination.</p><p><strong>By car:</strong> It takes 2 days 4 hours 39 minutes to travel from Kolkata to Kashmir. The Approximate driving distance between Kolkata and Kashmir is 2633 kms or 1636.1 miles. Travel time refers to the time taken if the distance is covered by a car. From Kolkata to Kashmir, you have to cross at least 13 main cities (Barrackpore, Burdwan, Durgapur, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Azamgarh, Lucknow, Agra, Mathura, New Delhi, Ludhiana, Pathankot then Jammu).<br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.naturewings.com/packages/kashmir-package-tour-with-srinagar-gulmarg-pahalgam-sonmarg" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10268871689,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10268871689?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="710" /></a></p><p><strong>Place to visit in Kashmir:</strong></p><p><strong>Dal Lake: </strong>Dal Lake is a misnomer as Dal in Kashmir means Lake, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. This lake is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the " Jewel in the crown of Kashmir" or " Srinagar's Jewel ". Enclosed by beautiful Pir Panjab mountains and Mughal Gardens, this is a must-see place for family vacationers, honeymoon couples and even for solo travelers. Major highlights of Dal Lake Tour are Shikara Rides, house-boat stay and floating vegetable market. Shikaras are a cultural symbol of the lake and seen mostly in lakes of Srinagar. A ride on the lake is a must for tourists visiting Kashmir. May to November is the best time to visit Dal Lake as the climate is pleasant. During winter, it gets extremely cold.</p><p><strong>Srinagar (Heaven on Earth): </strong>Srinagar is one of the most mesmerizing and famous places to visit in Kashmir as well India. From boating to water skiing Srinagar has it all. June to October is the best time to visit in Srinagar but for snow you must visit Srinagar in December or January. To taste the flavors of Srinagar, you have to stay in the boat house, visit the Mughal Garden and take the shikara ride.</p><p><strong>Gulmarg:</strong> From December-end to mid-February, there is enough snowfall to create your own snowman in Gulmarg. The skiing scenes of Gulmarg and the Pir Panjal range are enough to blow your mind for sure. The world's "Biggest" Igloo restaurant, Wah Snow Taj, Gulmarg Gondola Ride, Alpather lake, Gulmarg Gold should be on the top of your travel list. </p><p><strong>Sonamarg:</strong> Sonamarg is named " The Land of Gold". It has ancient importance because it was a gateway on the ancient Silk Road that connects Kashmir with China. Sonamarg is located in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir and it means a " meadow of gold ". Vishansar lake, Nilagrad River, Zoji La Pass, Thajiwas Glacier are the famous places to visit in Kashmir.</p><p><strong>Kupwara (The delight of Kashmir): </strong>Kupwara is the hole to exotic wildlife and flora at an elevation of 1577 meters. Bungus valley, Seemab valley, Lolab, sadhna pass view point should be in your bucket list.</p><p><strong>Kathua:</strong>Kathua is situated just to the west of the Ravi River and near the border of Punjab state, about 45 Miles southeast of Jammu. The Sukrala Mata temple, Ranjit Sagar dam, Mata Abala sundri, Jodia Di Mata religious places are the hearts of Kathua. The Purthu Beach of Kathua is called the Mini Goa for its beauty.</p><p><strong>Kargil: </strong>Kargil’s landscape is mountainous, rugged and high, the minimum elevation being some 8,000 feet. One locality, Dras (Drass) is reputed to be one of the world's coldest permanently inhabited places. Dras war memorial, Phuktal monastery,Mulbekh monastery, Drang - Drang Glacier Shargole Monastery are the blissful places for a close-up look at Kargil.</p><p><strong>Pulwama:</strong> The saffron valley Pulwama is called the " Anand of Kashmir " for its beautiful tourist spots. Pahalgam, Avantiswami temple, Amarnath Cave, Tarsar cave, shikargah, Hundur Monastery are the beautiful and famous places you should definitely visit.<br /> <br /> <strong>Leh: </strong>During to <strong>Kashmir Tour from Kolkata</strong> you can also visit Leh. Leh is 582km from Kashmir. Leh is known for its stunning landscape, Buddhist temples and pristine environment. The humbling monasteries of Shey, Hemis, Alchi Lamayuru and Thiksey will chant your mind. You can hire a Bike for Leh sightseeing Tour or Leh to <strong><a href="https://www.naturewings.com/packages/leh-ladakh-nubravalley-pangong-package-tour-6n-7d" target="_blank">Pangong Lake Tour</a> </strong>.</p><p>Someone said it right, “every other beauty simply vanishes when you see how beautiful Kashmir is”. So why wait to discover the heaven on earth? Let’s get you bags packed and Waliv (welcome) to Kashmir!</p></div>