Trip to Kashmir-A Heaven on Earth

Trip to Kashmir is a paradise on earth with its scenic landscape, snowy mountains, and water streams. It is an ideal place for a romantic honeymoon, family vacation, or holidays with friends. Its apple and dry fruits are delectable.

Kashmir tourism offers everything, including water sports, adventure, skiing, river rafting, meadows, greenery, snowy peaks, and religious places. The beauty of Kashmir captivates all the tourists, and a trip to Kashmir is not complete without a visit to tourist destinations of Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Srinagar, and Sonemarg. TrueHAB has designed exciting Kashmir holiday packages that deliver value for money.

How to Reach Kashmir

Air

Srinagar has flights from Delhi, Goa, Leh, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Jammu. Srinagar airport is 14 kilometers from the city center. From the city center, you can begin your trip to Kashmir.

Train

Jammu Tawi (300 kilometers) and Udhampur (201 kilometers) are the nearest railway station to Srinagar. These two stations serve as a starting point for your trip to Kashmir.

Road

Jammu and Kashmir have good road connectivity. The National Highway (NH) 1 and NH44 are the highways that connect Jammu and Kashmir Tourist Places to many Indian cities.

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Tourist places in Kashmir

Srinagar

Srinagar is the largest city in Kashmir. The city lies in the Kashmir Valley around Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, and Dal and Anchar lakes.  The city is famous for shikara rides and houseboats in Dal lake.

Our Srinagar tour package covers all essential places in Srinagar to begin your trip to Kashmir.

Mughal Garden

Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chashma Shahi, Pari Mahal, and Verinag Mahal are the Mughal gardens in Srinagar. These well-maintained gardens feature fountains, public baths, and Chinar trees.

Dal Lake

Dal Lake Srinagar

The houseboat and shikaras are the main attractions at the jewel of Srinagar Dal Lake. It is famous for the floating market(Raad), where vendors approach tourists in their shikaras to sell handicrafts, saffron, edibles, and icecream. Ice skating at frozen Dal Lake during winter attracts tourists.

The lake reflects the peaks of the Pir Panjal mountain range. Dal Lake experience completes your trip to Kashmir.

Hazratbal Shrine

Hazratbal shrine is the holiest in Kashmir with a sacred hair of Prophet Mohammad’s beard. This relic is known as Moi-e-Muqqadas. This silvery-white mosque is the only domed mosque in Kashmir.

Tulip Garden

Tulip garden showcases more than 70 varieties of flowers.

Nagin Lake

Nagin Lake is popular among nature lovers.

Shankaracharya Temple

This holy temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and dates back to the 9th century. It is one of the top religious attractions on your Trip to Kashmir.

Kashmir Golf Course

This 18-hole golf course is the oldest in Kashmir valley.

Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid is a 15th-century mosque in the old city of Srinagar.

Dachigam Wildlife

Rare and native Kashmiri Hangul or Stag is the main attraction.


Gulmarg

Gulmarg is a favorite skiing destination in India. Visit in Kashmir is incomplete without Gulmarg.

Gondola Lift

                                                                      

Gondola Lift Gulmarg
  

It is the highest place for Cable car ride and skiing in Asia at 13,500 feet. It stretches over 5 kilometers amid picturesque view of the valley.                      

The Gulmarg Ski Zone

Gondola valley and Poma terrain make the Gulmarg Ski zone. Adventure lovers enjoy snow scooters, snowboarding, snow bobbing, and skiing amidst pine trees.

Alphather Lake

This crystal clear lake is 13 kilometers from Gulmarg. The lake tends to freeze till the middle of June. Snow-capped hills of the Apharwat range surround the lake, which has descended from the Himalayas.

Baba Reshi Shrine

Parents pray in this quaint temple for their children’s health. Make sure to take a bite in langar during your trip to Kashmir.

Nagin Valley

Trekking is the main attraction here, and the site is a few kilometers away from LOC. It has opened up for tourists after 22 years.

Golf Course

It is one of the highest green golf courses in the world at the height of 2600 meters. It is a must-visit on your trip to Kashmir.

Khilanmarg

The beautiful meadow of Khilanmarg is covered in flowers. You can view the entire Himalayan range along with Nanga Parbat.

Sonmarg

Sonmarg is 85 kilometers from Srinagar; it was a gateway on the ancient silk route that connected China with Kashmir. It is one of the leading destinations during your trip to Kashmir.

Vishansar Lake

Green grass and the flock of sheep grazing is a visual delight in the summer. The lake freezes in the winter. Tourists come here for trekking and night stay next to the water.

Nilagrad River

Nilagrad River is a riverside picnic spot under the sun around six kilometers from Sonmarg. Its red water has medicinal property, and the river merges with the Indus River.

Zoji La Pass

Zoji La Pass links Kashmir with Ladakh with a thick snow-covered layer along the road. It was the highest land where tanks were used. Pakistan occupied this, and later India recaptured this site. 

Thajiwas Glacier

Adventure seekers enjoy ice scooters and ice skiing, which are available on hire. Glacier remains snow-covered throughout the year. Thajiwas Glacier is a must-visit place on your trip to Kashmir.

Shutkari Bridge

River rafting from Baltal to Shutkari Bridge is the main attraction for novice and experienced rafters.

Krishnasar Lake

Trout fishes, water sports, and fishing are the primary draw around this lake.

Baltal Valley

Here, you can hire tents and enjoy camping outside. You can reach a famous cave by trekking, ponies, or helicopter.


Pahalgam (The Valley of Shepherds)

Pahalgam is the base camp for the Amarnath Yatra. Snow festival for winter sports and Lidder River for white water rafting are the main attractions here. Pahalgam is 95 kilometers from Srinagar. It is one of the best destinations in your trip to Kashmir.

Suggested Read: Adventure Sports in Kashmir: Rafting in Pahalgam

Tulian Lake

This is a beautiful lake in the middle of the mountains. Tourists can trek to the lake, or they can hire ponies to visit Tulian Lake. It is a tough trek upward. The lake is 15 kilometers away from Pahalgam.

Betaab Valley

Betaab Valley Pahalgam

The Betaab Valley is the base camp for many treks into the mountains. It is en route to Amarnath temple yatra 15 kilometers from Pahalgam. ‘Betaab' movie was shot here, so the valley came to be known as Betaab Valley.

Sun Temple

The Sun Temple at Martand depicts carvings on the wall. It is believed to have been built during the time of Pandavas. This site represents the history and heritage of the area.

Chandanwari

Snow bridges, beautiful sights, and snow are the main attraction. It is the starting point of the annual pilgrimage of Amarnath.

Mamaleshwar Temple

King Jayasimha built this Shiva temple on the banks of Lidder River. It is one of the oldest temples in Pahalgam and located just 1 kilometer from Pahalgam.

Aru Valley

This snow-covered meadow showcases the local culture and traditional way of living. You can buy indigenous souvenirs. Pine trees and waterfalls offer a pleasant sight in the drive from Pahalgam to Aru Valley.

Pahalgam Golf Course

Greenery and beautiful surroundings make it a must-visit site.


Yusmarg

River Dudhganga, the alpine lake, Nilnag Lake, the meadows of Tosa Maidan, Sang-e-Safed are the main attractions at Yusmarg. Yusmarg is around 48 kilometers from Srinagar. The highest peaks of Tattakutti and Sunset Peak in the Pir Panjal range are other sites.

Some exceptional springs of flowers draw tourists. Yusmarg is an emerging destination on your trip to Kashmir. You can visit dargah at Charar-e-Sharief enroute Yusmarg.


Jammu

Vaishno Devi Temple

Vaishno Devi Jammu


Vaishno Devi is the second most visited religious shrine after the Tirupati Balaji. Yatra begins from Katra. You can use the services of a helicopter, mule, or a portal. You can also walk to the shrine.

The 13 km hilly track goes via Banganga, Charanpadhuka, Adkuwari, and Sanjichat. There are many ancient temples and viewpoints on the way.

Thus, a trip to Kashmir is a dream-like experience with multiple centers for attractions. With our jammu and kashmir tour package, your Kashmir trip will give you opportunities for trekking, skiing, fishing, and river rafting. Apart from this, you will be visiting beautiful valleys, snow-capped peaks, meadows, gardens, and lakes.

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