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  • Internet Availability:Good
  • STD Code:0194
  • Languages Spoken:Kashmiri, Dogri, Urdu, Hindi and English
  • Major Festivals:Hemis Festival & Baisakhi & Tulip Festival & Shikara Festival & Gurez Festival
  • Notes/Tips:None

Kashmir Overview

  • Ideal Trip Duration: 1Night 2 Days
  • Nearest City Kashmir: Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pulwama
  • Best Time to Visit Kashmir: March to August
  • Peak Season: March to August
  • Weather Info: Low temperature
  • State: Jammu & Kashmir

The other great name for Kashmir is "the heaven of Earth." This is because of the beauty that you can see in Kashmir. Beautiful valleys, lakes, glaciers, mountains, etc surround the whole place. Along with the beauty of nature, you can also explore that place's rich heritage. Here we will discuss the top sites that you should visit if you are going for a KASHMIR TOUR PACKAGE. 

Places to visit in Kashmir

Kashmir is one of the most visited tourist destinations all over India. There are different places in Kashmir where you can enjoy scenic beauty. So, the other places where you can visit in Kashmir are- 

1. Srinagar

Srinagar is a tourist destination where you will find mesmerizing valleys. One of the most visited and best places to visit Kashmir is Srinagar. You can enjoy beautiful boat rides. Shakira ride is one of the most famous rides at this place. You can even stay in the boats here. 
You can visit the gardens of Srinagar. Mughal Era garden is one such garden. 

2. Sonmarg

Sonmarg is located at a height of 2730 m above sea level. This place is well known for its amazing glaciers and mountains. You can go for different types of activities at this place. In Sonmarg, you can go have a look at the Sindh river. You can also visit places like-  Vishansar Lake, Thajiwas Glacier, and a lot more. 

3. Betaab Valley 

In Betaab valley, you can quickly go trekking. Bataan Valley is a famous place for couples also. From this place, the journey for Amarnath Yatra starts. This place is located at a distance of 7 KM from Phalgam. 

4. Pahalgam 

Pahalgam is a beautiful town that is famous for its incredible natural scenes. Another name also knows this place as valley of Shepherds. This place is an ideal place for family vacations. Pahalgam is famous for some ancient temples also.

5. Doodhpathri

Doodhpathri is also known as "the valley of Milk ."This place is located at a height of 8957 m above sea level. Dodhpatri is a very famous and holy place. This place is full of flowery land and greenery all around. 

6. Gulmarg 

If you love snow activities, this place is for you. This place is best suited for skiing, snowboarding, and much more. If you want to try these activities, summertime will suit your trip best. From this place, you can even try the famous Gondola ride. This ride will give you a good view of the valleys and hills. 

7. Karnah

Karna is a gorgeous valley covered with high-raised mountains, forts, forests, etc. While visiting karna, you should have a look at said Pura, Teethwal, and Gurjan. 

Houseboat stay

Srinagar is one of the most beautiful places to visit when you are going for different places to visit in Kashmir. In Srinagar, you can go for a houseboat stay in Dal Lake. Here, you can spend your whole night in a boat which is surrounded by impressive mountains. These boats have all the facilities that you require during your stay. 

Gulmarg golf club

The Gulmarg golf club present in Gulmarg is one of the most extensive Golf Courses that are present in the whole world. The time to visit this place is from 8:30 the morning to 10:00 p.m. at night. If you want to know about the entry fee, then the entry fee for Indians is around 800 rupees, and for foreigners, it will be about 1200 rupees. 

Gondola ride

The Gondola ride is a cable car ride that is available for tourists. This ride is divided into phases, and visitors can choose which phase they want to travel. The ticket time for the Gondola ride is from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. However, you can enjoy the ride from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Pony ride

You can have a ride on horses in Kashmir. These horses are available to complete different types of trekking activities. If you are an adventure lover, you can go for a pony ride. 

Best time to visit Kashmir 

Summer is ideal for tourists as they will not find it too cold. The time from March to June is an ideal time for a Kashmir trip. During summertime, you can even go for different types of activities. 
Monsoon time is suited for people who want to explore the greenery in Kashmir. Along with this, if you are someone who wants to watch the snowfall, you can plan a trip for the winter season. 
The winter season starts in October and will end in February. 
Along with this, there are different types of KASHMIR TOUR PACKAGES available with different visiting spots. All of the places have their own specialty. You can have a small memory of the place by doing some shopping at the local places. 

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