Offbeat Kashmir Tour

When you arrive at Srinagar Airport or Railway Station, a member of our staff will warmly greet you and take you to your hotel. After check-in and some rest, enjoy a peaceful stroll along Boulevard Road, offering stunning views of the Zabarwan Mountain Range. Take a one-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake to see the beauty of Kashmir. You’ll glide through the calm waters. Later, explore Srinagar’s local markets and pick up souvenirs like pashmina shawls, saffron, embroidered sarees, and walnut wood crafts. Conclude the day with a relaxing overnight stay in a traditional houseboat.

After breakfast, start your sightseeing tour at the beautiful Shalimar Bagh, a Mughal-era garden with beautiful buildings, colorful flowers, fountains, and peaceful surroundings. Then, go to Chashme Shahi Garden, which is known for its terraced gardens, clear pools, and lush plants. You can spend your evening walking around Srinagar’s bustling local markets or just relaxing. Stay overnight at your hotel in Srinagar.

After breakfast, drive to the beautiful Pahalgam, passing through fields of saffron flowers in bloom. Visit the Avantipura Cricket Bat Factory to buy some really good cricket bats. Betaab Valley is a popular Bollywood movie location with beautiful scenery that is perfect for taking pictures and going horseback riding. Then, go to the serene Sheshnag Lake, which is surrounded by mountains with snow on top. Go back to Srinagar and stay overnight.

After a delicious breakfast, head to Sonmarg, which is famous for being the “Meadow of Gold.” Enjoy breathtaking views of green meadows, tall mountains, and transparent glaciers. Go to Thajiwas Glacier, which is always covered in snow. Adventure lovers can enjoy skiing, ice skating, sledding, horseback riding, or white-water rafting. Come back to Srinagar in the evening and stay at the hotel for the night.

After having a tasty breakfast, drive to the beautiful Gurez Valley. To get there, you have to go through the high-altitude Razdan Pass (3,300 meters), which has great views. Go to your hotel in Gurez and relax. Then go to the beautiful Tulail Valley, also called “Little Ladakh,” which has turquoise lakes, snow-covered peaks, and a lively local culture. Discover the beauty that most people don’t see and meet the Dardic tribe. Stay in Gurez for the night.

Start your day by visiting Habba Khatoon Peak, which is named after the famous Kashmiri poetess. Here, you can take pictures of stunning sunrises and sunsets. Check out the small underground medicinal stream that flows from the peak into the Kishanganga River. Later, enjoy the beautiful Kishanganga River, which is great for camping and rafting in a clean environment. See the sunset from the river dam. Go back to the hotel and spend the night there.

Post breakfast, drive back to Srinagar. When you get there, check into a traditional houseboat to experience real Kashmiri hospitality. After a nap, have an Indian lunch and check out the local markets, or just relax on the deck of the houseboat. You can have a peaceful and cultural experience in the middle of Kashmir by spending the night on a houseboat.

After breakfast, go to the Shankaracharya Temple, which is 1100 feet above sea level and has great views of the city of Srinagar and Dal Lake. Next, visit the beautiful Nishat Bagh, often known as the “Garden of Bliss.” It has tiered lawns, fruit trees, and flowerbeds of all colors. Later, explore the calm Nigeen Lake, regarded as ‘The Jewel in the Ring,’ and enjoy a peaceful shikara ride. Go back to the hotel in Srinagar and spend the night.

Your memorable Kashmir offbeat tour concludes today. A representative from our company will take you to the Srinagar airport or train station so you can continue your trip. Have a safe trip home!