On the water
Evening shikara on Dal
An hour on the lake as the light goes, past houseboats, lotus beds and the little canals of the old lake villages.
- Where
- Dal Lake, Srinagar
- When
- All year
- Time
- 1 to 2 hours
Things to do in Kashmir
Shikara rides and houseboat nights, the Gulmarg Gondola, high-altitude treks, rafting on the Sindh and long Kashmiri dinners. Add any of these to your trip.
Pick what you enjoy
Some of these depend on the season, so check the months listed. We book guides, licences and tickets where they are needed.
On the water
Floating market at dawn
Farmers trade vegetables boat to boat on the inner lake from first light. Gone by seven, so it means an early start.
- Where
- Dal Lake, Srinagar
- When
- All year
- Time
- 2 hours
On the water
A night on a houseboat
Carved walnut ceilings, a front deck over the water and dinner served on board. Every one of our Srinagar trips includes at least one night.
- Where
- Dal and Nigeen lakes
- When
- All year
- Time
- Overnight
On the water
Rafting on the Sindh
Our home river. Runs with trained guides start near Kangan and Sonamarg, with gentler stretches for families and faster water for the rest.
- Where
- Kangan and Sonamarg
- When
- May to September
- Time
- 1 to 2 hours
On the water
Trout fishing
Brown and rainbow trout in the Lidder and the Sindh. We arrange the licence from the Fisheries Department and a local ghillie who knows the beats.
- Where
- Pahalgam and Kangan
- When
- April to September
- Time
- Half day
Mountains
Gulmarg Gondola
One of the highest cable cars in the world. Phase one to Kongdori, phase two to around 3,950 m on Apharwat when the wind allows.
- Where
- Gulmarg
- When
- All year
- Time
- 2 to 4 hours
Mountains
Skiing and snowboarding
Beginner lessons on the lower slopes or guided powder days off Apharwat. Equipment is rented in Gulmarg and instructors are certified.
- Where
- Gulmarg
- When
- December to March
- Time
- Half or full day
Mountains
Kashmir Great Lakes trek
Seven alpine lakes over eight days, from Sonamarg to Naranag. Demanding, and one of the most beautiful treks in India.
- Where
- Sonamarg to Naranag
- When
- July to September
- Time
- 8 days
Mountains
Tarsar Marsar trek
Shorter than the Great Lakes, starting from Aru near Pahalgam. Camp beside Tarsar lake, cross into the Sundarsar valley and look down on Marsar.
- Where
- Aru, Pahalgam
- When
- July to September
- Time
- 6 to 7 days
Mountains
Pony ride to Thajiwas
From the Sonamarg meadow up to the foot of Thajiwas glacier, with snow underfoot until early summer. Local pony owners lead the way.
- Where
- Sonamarg
- When
- May to October
- Time
- 2 to 3 hours
Culture
Heritage walk in Downtown
The painted wooden Khanqah of Shah-e-Hamadan, the courtyards of Jamia Masjid, spice sellers and old bridges over the Jhelum.
- Where
- Old City, Srinagar
- When
- All year
- Time
- 3 hours
Culture
The Mughal gardens
Shalimar, Nishat and Chashme Shahi, built by Mughal emperors in the 1600s as summer retreats on the shore of Dal.
- Where
- Srinagar
- When
- March to November
- Time
- Half day
Culture
Craft workshops
Watch papier-mâché being painted, pashmina woven on hand looms and walnut wood carved, in family workshops rather than showrooms.
- Where
- Srinagar
- When
- All year
- Time
- 2 hours
Food
A wazwan dinner
The great Kashmiri feast. Rista, rogan josh, tabak maaz and gushtaba, served on a shared trami. We can arrange a vegetarian version too.
- Where
- Srinagar
- When
- All year
- Time
- Evening
Seasonal
Saffron fields at Pampore
For a few weeks each autumn the fields south of Srinagar turn purple. Walk the fields and see the stigmas being picked by hand.
- Where
- Pampore
- When
- Late October to early November
- Time
- 2 hours
Seasonal
The Tulip Garden
Terraced beds of tulips below the Zabarwan hills, open for only a few weeks each spring. Go at opening time.
- Where
- Srinagar
- When
- Late March to April
- Time
- 2 hours
Seasonal
Apple orchards
Harvest time in the orchards of north and south Kashmir. Pick from the trees and buy fresh juice at roadside stalls.
- Where
- Sopore and Shopian
- When
- September to October
- Time
- Half day
Seasonal
A chinar walk in autumn
The old chinar trees of Naseem Bagh and Chinar Bagh turn red and gold. Best on a still morning with the leaves on the water.
- Where
- Srinagar
- When
- October to November
- Time
- 2 hours
How planning a trip with us works
Four steps, usually done within a day or two. You talk to the same person from the first message to the airport drop.
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Step 1
Tell us the basics
Dates, number of people, a rough budget and anything you already have in mind. WhatsApp is quickest.
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Step 2
Get a draft plan
We send a day-by-day itinerary with hotel options and one clear price, with nothing added at the end.
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Step 3
Adjust and confirm
Change whatever you like. Once it feels right, an advance payment confirms the hotels and the cab.
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Step 4
Travel with us
We meet you at Srinagar airport and stay on call every day until we drop you back.
Add activities to your trip
Tell us what caught your eye. We will check the season, book what needs booking and fit it into your days.
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