Jammu and Kashmir Tourism

Enjoy the picturesque beauty of Kashmir and its valleys

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About Jammu and Kashmir Tourism

Say hello to a land of unrivalled beauty and history

Kashmir, known as “Paradise on Earth,” is a stunning region in northern India, mainly in the territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Surrounded by the Himalayas and featuring serene lakes, meadows, and snow-capped peaks, it is one of India’s top travel destinations. Notable spots include Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonamarg, each with unique beauty. With its four distinct seasons and impressive landscapes, Kashmir offers an extraordinary experience.

Kashmir truly offers an incredible blend of breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural experiences. While many places might highlight either stunning views or fascinating traditions, Kashmir graciously brings you the best of both worlds. From Dal Lake, majestic snow-capped mountains, vibrant fields, and delightful apple orchards await your discovery! Here, you can start your day with a peaceful shikara ride, hit the slopes for some skiing in Gulmarg around noon, and wrap up your day with a yummy traditional wazwan feast—what a perfect way to experience it all!

Best Time To Visit Kashmir

Generally, the months of April to October are considered to be the best time to visit Kashmir. During this time, the temperature ranges from 9 to 14°C, making outdoor exploration pleasant. During these months, the valley is also blooming with a variety of flowers. July and August also mark the beginning of the famous Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir. 

Autumn transforms the valley into a vibrant blend of red, orange, and gold, with trees shedding their leaves. If you want to see some snow, winter is the best time to visit Kashmir. At popular tourist places like Gulmarg, you can also take part in activities like skiing and snowboarding.

How To Reach Kashmir

Kashmir is the epitome of natural beauty. Due to its popularity, it is also easily accessible. Some of the best and most convenient ways of reaching Kashmir are mentioned below:

By Air: Flights are not only the fastest but also the most convenient method of reaching Kashmir. In Srinagar, there is only one International Airport, the Srinagar International Airport, or the Sheikh Ul Alam International Airport, and it is well connected to almost every major city in India. 

By Rail: Kashmir Valley does not have a railway station. So if you want to visit Kashmir by train, you will need to make your way to the Jammu Tawi Railway Station, which is about 300 km away. From here, you can book yourself a cab or hop on a bus to reach the Kashmir Valley. According to JKSRTC (Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation), a bus from Jammu Tawi Railway Station to Srinagar can range anywhere from Rs. 397 to Rs. 675. A cab, on the other hand, can range anywhere from Rs. 6000 to Rs. 7000.

By Road: From nearby cities, a road trip to Kashmir Valley is a popular option. The route to Kashmir is scenic, with plenty of sharp inclines and bends. The closest major city to start from would be Delhi or Chandigarh, which are 800 and 600 km respectively. 

Culture of Kashmir

The culture of Kashmir is a blend of multiple customs that came from Northern India and Northern Pakistan. With exposure to solidarity during the times of independence, the locals of Kashmir have become a part of the new literature and learning. Blessed with glacial mountains, crystal clear waters, pine forests, Chinar groves, and pine trees, the region of Kashmir has been detached from the rest of the country for a long time. 

However, it now houses people from diverse racial backgrounds, making it a melting pot of different cultures. Tourism in Kashmir gives a glimpse into the culture of Kashmir as well as Srinagar and other places in the state. 

Things To Do In Kashmir

Whether you're an adventure seeker or a nature lover, Kashmir is a place which has something for everybody. Given below is a curated list of things to do in Kashmir for a memorable trip:

Shikhara Ride on Dal Lake (Srinagar): A Shikhara ride is a traditional boat ride in Srinagar typically taken on Dal Lake. The ideal months for a Shikhara ride are April to June and September to October. It is to be kept in mind, however, that Shikhara ride are not always possible, especially during winters when Dal Lake becomes partially frozen.

Stay on a Houseboat: The famous houseboats in Kashmir offer a unique experience for travellers. Complete with traditional Kashmiri decor, these houseboats are completely safe and usually the preferred method of stay for tourists in Kashmir. To book a houseboat in Srinagar, you can directly contact a houseboat owner or use online travel agencies.

Experience Skiing and Gondola Ride: Skiing and Gondola rides are one of top activities in Kashmir to take part in. Make your way to Gulmarg to experience World-class skiing and snowboarding. The skiing season in Gulmarg usually commences before Christmas and continues till the middle of April. Gulmarg is also home to one of the highest cable cars in the world.

Take part in River Rafting: River rafting is a popular adventure activity in Kashmir, particularly in Pahalgam and Sonamarg. The Lidder River in Pahalgam and the Sindh River in Sonamarg are known for their rafting opportunities, offering thrills amidst stunning scenery. The best time for rafting in Kashmir is from May to September, when the water levels are ideal and the weather is warm. 

Visit Mughal Gardens: Nishat Bagh is a terraced Mughal garden built on the eastern side of the Dal Lake. Entry to the Mughal Gardens is completely free for both Indian and foreign tourists. The gardens are open daily from 9:00 AM to 8:15 PM.

Essential Tips for Travelling in Kashmir

Travelling to Kashmir can be a memorable experience. However, due to its unique geography and socio-political climate, there are some important tips and guidelines to keep in mind for a safe and smooth visit:

Carry Valid ID Proof: While travelling to Kashmir, it is essential to carry a government-issued photo ID with you at all times. Such identifications may be required during hotel check-in, at military checkpoints, or during certain sightseeing activities.

Phone Connectivity: Prepaid SIMs from outside Jammu & Kashmir do not work inside the state. It is essential to keep this in mind while travelling to Kashmir. Instead, use postpaid connections (preferably Jio, Airtel, or BSNL). You can also consider purchasing a local postpaid SIM if you plan to stay for an extended period.

Respect Local Culture and Sensitivities: During your visit, please dress modestly and refrain from engaging in political discussions or taking photographs of military personnel. Alcohol may not be available freely. It is recommended to be discreet and respectful when consuming it.

Transportation Options: Getting around Kashmir is relatively easy, thanks to various local transportation options. You can hop on buses or cabs to get around different tourist destinations easily. If you are on a tight budget, you can also opt for shared cabs.

Be Mindful of Political Sensitivity: Stay updated on the local situation—curfews, protests, or shutdowns can happen unexpectedly. 

Book Accommodation in Advance: Especially during peak seasons, make sure to book hotels in advance.

Carry Cash: It is necessary to carry sufficient cash while traveling to Kashmir. While ATM are available in larger cities, connectivity issues can affect online transactions such as UPI and may leave you stranded. Additionally, not all establishments or vendors in Kashmir accept cards or digital payments like UPI.

Photography Etiquette: Be sure to be respectful towards the locals and ask for permission before taking any pictures. It is important to not photograph any military installations or checkpoints. 

Responsible Tourism: Do not litter, especially around lakes and forests. Avoid using plastic—many regions encourage eco-friendly travel.

Be Respectful to Military and Security Personnel: Due to Kashmir's socio-political climate, there are several military installations and checkpoints set up in Kashmir to ensure public safety. It is advised to cooperate with these personnel and be respectful towards them.

Additional Information: Contrary to popular belief, there aren't any special rules or papers that you may require for booking flights from any city in India to Srinagar beyond standard airline regulations. 

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Preeti's 7 days trip to Kashmir

Hi I booked a trip for Kashmir with them … we had awesome experience with them regarding hotels & cab driver Nisar Bhai he made sure we visit all places & guided about the nearby things as well … & especial thanks to Mehek from Alja tours & travels , she was available all the time before the trip & even after the trip making sure that we had great experience & she takes prompt actions.

Preeti Verma Lucknow

Iamdipakmitra's 6 days trip to Kashmir

It was a wonderful experience with alja tour & travels.mr aadi gave us best itinerary,help every moment of the tour.danish ji was a very good driver and helpful person.we cannot imagine such a smooth cost effective hassle-free tour without alja.thank you so much for such a warm welcome in kashmir.recommended to everyone.

Iamdipakmitra Hyderabad

Jay's 9 days trip to Kashmir

Had a great experience with alja tours and travels. If you want finest Hospitality just go for them our tour operator was miss mahek have any problem solution would be just one call away. Overall great experience

Jay Raithatha New delhi

Shaan's 6 days trip to Kashmir

I want travel with this team and all of experience was good

Shaan

Manisha's 6 days trip to Kashmir

Hi aadi, Thankyou for planing the iternary so well and choosing the best available options for us in Kahsmir. Thoroughly enjoyed and had fun. Happy that I chose Alja for this trip. Thanks for your coorperation throughout.

Manisha Arun Mangalore

Vinay's 4 days trip to Kashmir

My experience before completing the booking and after was completely different. I ditched the other travel agent whom i had almost finalised on travel triangle and choose Breezy travels (for the review that they claimed to have). But, the responsiveness before completing the booking was not there later on, especially when I wanted them during the course of trip. As a traveller, I expect my travel agent to stay in touch and take feedback atleast once at the end of day. But, there was nothing from Breezy travel and infact, even till date, She has not made any attempt to check how my trip went. Thats because, She know what my response would be. Major concerns- 1. From the beginning I made it very clear that the booking is done with a condition for visiting Teetwal, which is close to LOC, which required permit. Travel agent assured me that she has spoken to concerned officials and took all our IDs. But, nothing she did. After arriving at Srinagar she told (upon checking multiple times) that the driver will handle everything. Our visit to Teetwal was not at all certain even on the day of our visit. The driver just took us to DC office which was closed because of weekend! Upon telling this she asked us to go to Kralpora police station and told driver is all aware and he will handle it. When we reached Kralpora police station the driver happily left me handle all of this and sat with his mobile phone. What a joke! I had to use my own contacts and eventually got the permit. Wasted over 1 hour due to this mishap. 2. Due to space constraint we upgraded to TT from Crysta from Day 2 and that was the mistake. The vehicle was not in condition (driver clearly mentioned this when he took the TT for getting minor maintenance done. Greasing was done and told this vehicle was idle for a long time). Really ? You took additional Rs. 8500 for this junk vehicle with which we need to travel 160+ kms one way in rough terrain?! As expected, the vehicle broke down after couple of hours and we lost almost 1 and a half hour. We ended up reaching Teetwal late, ruining our plans. 3. There was an unwanted de-tour while returning from Kupwara and instead of taking a straight route, the driver took some interior route, touched Baramulla and arrived at Srinagar. This not only delayed our arrival by 1 hour 30 mins, but also put us in a tense situation. This was completely uncalled for citing there is some religious procession when the road was shit empty. You cannot make your guest have an uncertain time. 4. The driver showed a very casual attitude throughout the trip and never paid attention to our request. AC wasnt turned on when the weather was damn hot in Srinagar (despite agreeing to pay the charges). To Breezy travels- your driver had a dedicated fan on top of him and he made us sit in hot weather. Yeah, you say no one in Kashmir use AC. But we do!. Furthermore, we ended up missing visiting few places due to his careless and lethargic behaviour. We made a mistake by being very nice to him, taking care of his stay in Teetwal and food during entire trip since he was diabetic. We get this for the care we showed. Driver should be treated as a driver!. 5. There was no clear communication on Shikara ride and when we went to the Ghat, we did not get what the lady told. Since we just wanted to be done with it, we completed the ride which was completely waste of time as they make us visit their shop for purchase even on dal lake!. Let the people enjoy their vacation! 6. While dropping us back to the airport the driver asked for AC charges and i outright rejected and Breezy travels were immediately involved. To my surprise, their statement was 'You have to pay AC even if it's used for sometime'. Madam, as communicated on call, I pay for what I get. If i ask the driver to turn on the AC, he should. If I ask him to turn it off, he should. Only then I am obligated for payment. Its not like the driver switches on and off as he please and ask me to pay for all days. It was very evident that the AC was not working properly, the temperature was not set lower than 26 degrees and we traveller's were taken for granted! The driver still took 1200 in the form of tips and AC charges. We just wanted to be done with him and paid and left. Few pros- 1. Hotel Kareem residency stay was good only for 3rd night stay since I spoke to the hotelier and got my rooms changed. Requested change of hotel to travel agent on 1st day and no outcome so took this on my own hands and spoke to hotel for change of rooms for my return stay. 2. Food in Kareem residency was very good. I understand they are running on 50% offer so all the travel agents have flocked this hotel and that is good for traveller's. 3. Driver and car given for 1st day was so good. We missed the driver (Mr. Riyaz) on remaining days and will directly get in touch with him when I visit next time. A note to travel agent. 1. Please ensure you speak to travellers during the trip. Booking the hotel and cab is not the end of your duty. 2. Even to this date; 15th July 2025 travel agent has not made any efforts to seek a feedback on the trip. I wanted for a week and then submitting this to travel triangle to seek a fair audit on service standards. 3. You are obligated to take all payments through travel triangle. Please dont insist for direct payment citing avoidance of convenience fee as travellers know what they incur.

Vinay Kashyap Bengaluru

Vaibhav's 6 days trip to Kashmir

So I booked a HoneyMoon Package to Kashmir with TravelTriangle and got an amazing deal with there travel agents GallopTravels with Miss. khusboo and Ms. Kritika From TravelTriangle. They both are super professional when it comes to performing there respective duties. The Cab driver provided was completely suitable for what I requested for the driver to be very helpful, generous Mr. Mehraj. The Only minor issue which i faced was the last day stay in HouseBoat. The decoration and HoneyMoon Cake was to be provided on the Housboat with Candle Night dinner but the Caretake failed to put on efforts with the decorations and failed to arrange the Cake or any alternative. Raised the issue with Ms. Khusbhoo from Gallop. She on her end looked into the matter but the decoration which was only 4 balloons which were hanging defalted before our arrival on Boat. one more issue which I raised with Ms. khusboo was the behaviour of the caretaker who looked on staring my wife when she wore a below Knee dress for our complimentary shikara ride which she was feeling uncomfortable because of this guy's behaviour had to change to jeans and top. And during our candle night dinner I requested this guy to not to come during the dinner If i need something i will call you but only after 10 minuted of our candle night dinner moment i again entered unexpectedly opening all the Lights spoiling our candle night dinner. If i somehow ignore this last day's stay everything was perfect. This last day is not the fault of Travel Triangle or Gallop Travels i dont blame them for the same but i blame that houseboat caretaker with such cheap/narrow mentality. Rest assured Travel Triangle is one option for me for my future journeys. Regards.

Vaibhav Kaushik New delhi

Vineet's 4 days trip to Kashmir

Petals of chinar.. a hotel in srinagar and our package, They delivered the water bottles after three hours. If we order non-vegetarian food, that's what we should get, but in many places we get vegetarian food. Plz tell the agency to be serious about basic services. Hotel of sonamarg its best,also pahalgam. communication by the travel agency is good. Affordable tour package.

Vineet Kulkarni Srinagar airport

Amit's 5 days trip to Kashmir

Overall the trip to Kashmir is nice and a must visit place for the travelers once in a lifetime. The place is really a heaven but need certain points of improvements regarding uncertainty/ unforeseen events, safety & security, overprice/overbudget places & over tip culture everywhere despite of best services. Trip was organized fine by 'Travelancer kashmir' company via agent Iqra madam initially and then Ishrat madam, however there are some issues wrt itinerary provided by the company regarding compliances/ follow up of hotels ratings and their hospitality/ services which needs to be taken seriously further in future for other Travelers.

Amit Kumar Kashmir

Iftekhar's 3 days trip to Kashmir

The hotel was good but needs a lot of improvement, basically facilities were not available like water and electricity. Sonmarg and Gulmarg

Iftekhar Ahmed Wardha

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FAQ's of Kashmir

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A 3-4 day Kashmir trip can cost anywhere from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, depending on your travel style and budget. For a more luxurious experience, the budget can range from ₹40,000 to ₹70,000 per person.

The best time to visit Kashmir is generally from March to August. This period encompasses spring and summer, offering pleasant weather, beautiful scenery, and a wide range of activities.

Yes, 4 days can be a good amount of time to explore Kashmir, especially if you focus on a few key areas and have a well-planned itinerary. You can explore Srinagar, including Dal Lake and the Mughal Gardens.

As of 2025, Kashmir is safe for travellers. The region has witnessed remarkable improvements in both security and infrastructure. With robust efforts by the local government and security forces, peace has been largely restored in tourist areas such as Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, and Doodhpathri.

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