Kashmir Travel guide

1. Kashmir
“Venice of The East”
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2. General Information
• Common Languages –
Urdu, Kashmiri, Dogri
• Season for Travel
Kashmir Valley (whole Year)
Some Hill Places only in summer
• Clothing – Light Woolens in
summer, Heavy Woolens in
winter
• Comes Under Jammu & Kashmir
State, India Country
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4. How To Reach There !
By mode of Airway
Srinagar now has an International Airport and direct
weekly flights are operating from Dubai. All major
airlines operate regular daily flights to here from New
Delhi and other major cities
in India. Srinagar Airport is 14 kms from the city.
By mode of Road way
National Highway, 1-
A, connecting Srinagar with Jammu (300 kms) is an all-
weather road. Jammu in turn is connected to many
parts of Northern India, including New Delhi. Buses
and all types of Taxis to Srinagar are available
from Jammu railway station and city centre. Various
Tourist Taxi Strands, in the Srinagar City, have recently
upgraded their fleet, and taxis can be hired for
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5.  By mode of Railway
Jammu Tawi, a major railway junction of North India, and Udampur
in Jammu province, Srinagar’s nearest railhead (202 kms) receive a large
number of trains from most parts of India. Trains are operating
within Kashmir valley from Anantnag to Baramulla. Kashmir is being
connected by rail with Jammu and the project is expected to be commissioned
within the next 5-7 years. To Travel in This Train is also a major attraction.
Kashmir
Railway
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6. Where To Stay !
Hotels
In Srinagar, there are hotels to suit every
requirement in terms of price, location and
facilities. The most desirable location for a hotel
is considered the Boulevard, which overlooks
the Dal Lake. Hotel rooms that overlook the lake
cost more than those opening in the opposite
direction. Dalgate, which is fairly central for
shopping and nearest to the Tourist Reception
Centre (TRC), has mostly budget
accommodation. Some good hotels are also
located in Sonawar and Rajbagh, which are
largely residential areas within 2 kms of the TRC.
Also there are several hotels on Residency
Road, which is right in the middle of a shopping
centre, very close to the TRC. Lal Chowk, in the
city’s centre, has several medium category
hotels, mostly preferred by visiting traders.
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7. Tourist Lodges & Huts
Staying in huts particularly at hill Stations is a different experience providing
an environment most suitable for observing nature in absolute calmness in
the woods. Kashmir is also endowed with majestic alpine forests and most of
the huts are around the hill stations like Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg and
even at distant places of natural beauty abound with alpine trees and
distinctive flora and fauna providing a breathtaking landscape for nature
lovers and equally merry travellers.
Tourist Lodge at
Sonamarg
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8. Houseboat
Many tourists are attracted to Srinagar by the charm of staying on a
houseboat, which provides the unique experience of living on the water in a
cedar-panelled elegant bedroom, with all the conveniences of a luxury hotel.
Every standard houseboat provides a balcony in the front, a lounge, dining
room, pantry and 3 or more bedrooms with attached bathrooms.
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9. Traditional Cuisine
 Rich and redolent with the flavour of
the spices used –
cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, saffron, e
tc.
 Kashmiri food can be the simple meal of
a family, or a 36-course wedding
banquet called Wazawan. The staple
diet of every Kashmiri is rice, the most
preferred being the dense, slightly
sticky grained Kashmir variety, which is
prized in the Valley.
 Kashmir is famous for its
Wazwan, predominantly non-
vegetarian. Mutton, chicken and fish
are of prime importance cuisines..
 Instead of sweets Kehwah, Persian
tea, is served after wazwan which is
usually served 7 to 10 courses at
weddings and parties- a sign of lavish
hospitality.
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10. One can enjoy there by doing
• Skiing
• Horse riding
• Cable car, Chair Lift Ride
• Trekking
• River Rafting
• Golfing
• Rock Climbing
• Boating
• Shopping on Floating Market
• Watching Sunset over Lake/hill
• Bird Watching
• Thrill/Adventure of ecotourism
• Helicopter Ride
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11. ATTRACTIONS
In the region of Kashmir Valley
 Dal lake (most famos lake in India and Market on water)
 Manasbal lake (Deepest lake in Kashmir)
 Shalimar Bagh
 Nishat Bagh
 Pari Mahal / Chashma Shahi Garden
In the region of Upper Kashmir
 Gulmarg
 Pahalgam
 Sonmarg
 Hari Parbat
 Amarnath Temple
 Yusmarg
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12. Dal Lake
“Jewel in the crown of Kashmir”
It is famous for Walk on
freeze Lake (in winter),
floating gardens, Houseboats,
magnificent view of Sunset,
Market on Water.
People playing Cricket
game on Frozen Dal
Lake’s Crust
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13. Manasbal Lake
Famous for Deepest Lake
(13mtr.) in Kashmir, large
number of Lotus Flowers,
Bird Watching over Lake
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14. Shalimar Bagh
A subtle air of leisure and repose, a romantic indefinable
spell, pervades the royal Shalimar: this leafy garden of dim
vistas, shallow terraces, smooth sheets of falling water, and wide
canals, with calm reflections broken only by the stepping stones
across the streams, we reach here only by shikara (Boat).
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15. Nishat Bagh
Nishat garden, the garden of Delight, the largest Mughal Garden on
Dal-Lake was laid out 1632 A.D. It is located on Dal-Lake .The garden
had originally 12 terraces. Enchanting central water channel, rippling
fountains in large tanks and channels and sparkling cascades amidst
bountiful colours, lush lawns and mighty chinars.
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16. Pari mahal / chasma shahi mahal
The Mahal Built for the meditation and summer residence ofmughals , water
now been restored to its glory with captivating terraced gardens, motorable
road up to the garden and wonderful lighring effects which look marvelous
and captivating at night.
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17. Gulmarg
“heartland of winter sports in India”
It is located 52 km from Srinagar. It is famous for highest ski
slopes in Asia,5 km long Ski lift takes us at an altitude of
3,950 m, Here one can enjoy Ride of world’s 2nd highest cable car
“Gulmarg Gondola”, Best Green Land for golfing,horse riding is
also done in summers.
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18. Activities in Gulmarg
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19. Sonamarg
“the meadow of Gold”
It is situated at a distance of 84 kms from Srinagar, Sonamarg is the base of a
major trek that passes along several mountain lakes –
Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar and Gangabal. Sonamarg is also the take
off station for the drive to Ladakh across the Zojila, a major pass in the
GreatHimalayanRange, through which the Srinagar-Leh Road passes.
Sonamarg is also a base for undertaking the yatra to the holy Amarnath cave.
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20. Pahalgam
“The Valley of Shephards”
One of the most popular Hill station of India, 95km from srinagar & 45km
from Anantnag, " The Valley of Shepherds" Situated at the confluence of the
streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder river, Pahalgam (2,130 m)
was once a humble shepherd's village with breathtaking views. Now it
is Kashmir's premier resort, cool even during the height of summer when the
maximum temperature does not exceed 25 deg C.
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21. Activities in Pahalgam
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22. Cultural Festivals
Dumhal
It is a famous dance in the Kashmir valley, performed by men of the Wattal
region. The women perform the Rouff, another traditional folk dance.
Kashmir has been noted for its fine arts for centuries, including poetry and
handicrafts. Shikaras, traditional small wooden boats, and houseboats are a
common feature in various lakes and rivers across the Valley. It is perform on
Set Occasions.
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23. Amarnath -Holy Cave (Amarnathji Yatra)
“a journey to faith”
Every Year Shri Amarnathji Yatra will commence from both the routes, of
Pahalgam and Baltal. The Antm Darshan will held on Raksha Bhandhan.
Situated in a narrow gorge at the farther end of
Lidder valley, Amarnathji stands at 3,888 m and is
45 km from Pahalgam and 141 km from Srinagar.
Though the original pilgrimage subscribes that the
yatra be undertaken from Srinagar, the more
common practice is to begin the journey from
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24. Happy Journey
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