Travel guides
Kashmir, explained by the people who plan it
Seasons, routes, drive times and the questions travellers actually ask us before they book. No filler, just what changes your trip.
Kashmir travel guide
Best time to visit Kashmir, month by month
Month by month weather, temperatures, snow and tulip season in Kashmir, with the best time to visit for honeymoon, family trips, snowfall and budget travel.
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Famous places to visit in Kashmir
The famous places to visit in Kashmir, from Dal Lake and Gulmarg to Pahalgam, Sonmarg, Doodhpathri and Yusmarg, with drive times, altitudes and how long to spend at each.
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A 6 day Kashmir itinerary that actually works
A tested 6 day Kashmir itinerary covering Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonmarg, with day by day drive times, what to book ahead and how to shorten or extend the trip.
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Planning a Kashmir honeymoon
How to plan a Kashmir honeymoon: the best months for couples, houseboat and resort choices, a romantic six night route, and what to budget for a couple package.
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Kashmir with family, including kids and parents
Planning a Kashmir family tour with children or elderly parents: altitude and pacing advice, kid friendly days, room configurations and a relaxed six day route.
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Kashmir tour packages from Delhi
How Kashmir trips from Delhi work: direct flight timings to Srinagar, train and road alternatives, a six day route from Delhi and what a package from Delhi should include.
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Kashmir tour packages from Mumbai
Planning Kashmir from Mumbai: flight options and connection times to Srinagar, how many days to take, a seven day route and what should be inside a Mumbai package.
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Kashmir in winter, snow, Gulmarg and what to pack
Plan Kashmir in winter: when snowfall usually arrives, Gulmarg skiing and the gondola, snow activities in Sonmarg and Pahalgam, road conditions and a winter packing list.
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Best places to visit in Kashmir by season
Where to go in Kashmir in spring, summer, autumn and winter: tulip gardens, alpine meadows, chinar colour and snow destinations, with the best months for each.
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Traditional foods of Kashmir, a guide to Wazwan and beyond
A guide to traditional Kashmiri food: the Wazwan feast, Rogan Josh, Gushtaba, Yakhni, vegetarian dishes, breads, noon chai, kahwa and sweets to try.
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Where to eat in Srinagar, restaurants, bakeries and cafes
Where to eat in Srinagar: well known Wazwan restaurants, vegetarian spots, bakeries for local breads, lakeside cafes and food streets, plus tips on timing and etiquette.
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Things to do in Srinagar
The best things to do in Srinagar: shikara rides, houseboat stays, Mughal gardens, the old city, Hazratbal, Shankaracharya temple and craft shopping.
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Kashmir shopping guide, what to buy and how to buy it well
What to buy in Kashmir and how to judge quality: pashmina, Kani shawls, carpets, papier mache, walnut wood, saffron and dry fruits.
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Adventure activities in Kashmir
Adventure activities in Kashmir by season: skiing in Gulmarg, the Kashmir Great Lakes trek, river rafting in Pahalgam and Sonmarg, pony treks and camping.
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Kashmir culture and festivals
An introduction to Kashmiri culture: Sufi shrines, crafts, the pheran and kangri, music, and festivals such as the Tulip Festival, Eid and Kheer Bhawani.
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Kashmir travel tips for first time visitors
Practical Kashmir travel tips: mobile SIM rules, cash and cards, local taxi unions, altitude, what to pack and how to plan realistic drive times.
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Best hiking trails in Kashmir: day walks to alpine lakes
Compare Kashmir hiking trails from Thajiwas and Aru to Lidderwat, Tarsar Marsar and Kashmir Great Lakes, with trailheads, time needed, fitness and planning advice.
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Kashmir Great Lakes trek: route, season and preparation
Plan the Kashmir Great Lakes trek from the Sonamarg side to Naranag: lake sequence, typical week-long itinerary, fitness, season, permissions, packing and safety.
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Tarsar Marsar trek: an Aru to alpine lakes guide
Tarsar Marsar trek planning guide covering Aru trailhead, Lidderwat, Tarsar, Sundarsar and Marsar, typical stages, season, fitness, permits and packing.
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