Nature Attractions in Srinagar

One of the most famous Mughal gardens in the Kashmir valley, Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar has become the crown of Srinagar today. Built by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir as a symbol of love for his beloved wife Nur Jahan, this garden is an apt representation of the word ‘Shalimar’ that translates to ‘Abode of Love’.

The garden i...

Sonamarg (also spelled Sonmarg) is a hill station at 2,730 m in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, about 80 km northeast of Srinagar on the Srinagar to Leh highway (NH 1). The drive takes 2.5 to 3 hours. People come for Thajiwas Glacier, the snow at Zero Point beyond Zojila Pass, the Sindh River and the alpine lak...

Trout are a quite popular game fish and many state wildlife agencies keep ponds, lakes and streams with trout for the anglers to catch. One can enjoy trout fishing in Kashmir between April and September. The best destinations for fishing are Pahalgam, Kokernag, Sindh, Lam, Gurez, Hamal, Sukhnag, Doodhganga in Yousmarg. For ...

Trek status, distances and fares on this page were last checked on 25 October 2026 against J&K Forest Department and J&K Tourism notices, news reports and operator listings. We re-check them every month in season.

Trekking in Srinagar

Trekking in Srinagar comes in two kinds. Behind Dal Lake rises the Zabarwan range, where...

There are no ski slopes in Srinagar itself. When people talk about skiing in Srinagar, they mean Gulmarg, India's main ski resort, about 51 km west of the city in Baramulla district and roughly 1.5 to 2 hours by road. Snow skiing there runs from late December to March, and the most reliable powder falls between mid-January ...

Horse riding is quite famous in Kashmir mainly because the environment and the beauty of the place. One can take in the dazzling splendor of India through Kashmir itself. The emerald blue waters and breathtaking snow capped mountains are a treat to watch while horse riding. Summer is the best time for horse riding in Kashmi...