Things To Do In Jammu and Kashmir

Lakes in Kashmir are ideal to float along and enjoy the beauty of nature with mighty greens towering on either side, or stretches of calm waters lying ahead. A Shikara ride in Kashmir along one of the region’s lakes is a never-to-be-forgotten experience. A Shikara is a long wooden boat that you’ll often find floating along ...

Background history says that the work on the Gulmarg Gondola Project was started by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir in 1987. The whole Gondola ride has two phases: Phases I and II namely from Gulmarg to Kongdoori and Kongdoori to Apharwat Peak respectively. The time taken to complete the first phase is around 10 minutes...

A frothy, twisty glacial river that spans more than 70 kms in its journey across Kashmir, the Lidder is like the backbone of Srinagar. The Lidder river rages for a few kms, before dwindling and finally submerging with the Jhelum. River rafting on the Lidder river is an adventurous activity that has gained a lot of popularit...

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 ...

Kashmir is not only about lakes and greenery- it also provides tourists a variety of adventures and the most attractive among them is trekking. Trekking in Kashmir amidst the beauty of nature will be a lifetime experience which will enrich their soul.

The most famous places for trekking in Kashmir

Pahalgam:- The main attr...

The best time to visit Kashmir if you’re on a skiing quest is between the months of November and March, depending on the exact spot you’re visiting. Skiing in Kashmir is arranged by the local tourism department. If you’re more experienced, though, there are several packages by local agencies that you can opt for to go skiin...

A visit to Kashmir Valley is a dream come true for most tourists, with rolling mountains, snow-capped peaks, beautiful flowers carpeting the mountainside, and snug corners to revel in! Enjoy a breathtaking tour of the valley when you go paragliding in Srinagar as you get a panoramic view of the valley from above. Quite a fe...

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...

Many people love fishing and fishing in a hill station is something else. The serenity, view and weather that hill stations have to offer, make the whole fishing activity even more interesting. Fishing is more of a summer activity in Gulmarg.

Since the summer sees extra crowd populating the ski resorts, it is recommended ...

Gulmarg is considered as the best skiing destination of India. This place is characterized by steep skiing slopes that are set amongst breathtaking and picturesque views. Due to these qualities, Gulmarg draws ski enthusiasts in large numbers every year.  The skiing area of Gulmarg is known as the Gulmarg ski resort. The Alp...