Srinagar
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Before sunrise, farmers paddle their produce out onto Dal Lake to trade from boat to boat. How to visit the floating market respectfully, timing and what to expect.
Same houseboats, fewer crowds. How Nigeen differs from Dal, choosing a houseboat there, shikara routes between the two lakes and who should stay where.
The hill crowning old Srinagar holds a Mughal-era wall, an Afghan fort and shrines revered by Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs. How to visit and when the views are best.
Kashmir Tour Packages
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Only a long weekend? Base yourself in Srinagar, pick one big day trip and let Dal Lake do the rest. Here is a 3-night Kashmir plan that feels relaxed, not rushed.
Kashmiri Culture & Traditions
The gleaming white shrine on Dal Lake's northern shore is Kashmir's most revered Muslim shrine. Its history, how to visit respectfully and what to see nearby.
Srinagar's coldest 40 days have their own rituals: pherans, kangris, harissa at dawn and snow on the houseboats. How to enjoy the city from December to February.
Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Doodhpathri, Yusmarg, Pahalgam and the saffron fields of Pampore: the best day trips from Srinagar, with drive times and tips.
Asia's largest tulip garden blooms in Srinagar for a few weeks each spring. When it opens, how to plan your visit and how to beat the crowds.
A self-guided walk through Srinagar's old city (Shehr-e-Khaas): Jamia Masjid, Khanqah-e-Moula, Jhelum bridges, spice markets and old wooden houses.
The history, highlights and best visiting times for Srinagar's Mughal gardens, the terraced royal gardens built along Dal Lake in the 17th century.
Houseboat categories, Dal Lake vs Nigeen Lake, what rooms are like, food, heating in winter and how to book a good houseboat in Srinagar.
Everything you need to know about a shikara ride on Dal Lake: the classic routes, how prices work, the best time of day and what you will see.
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