Kashmir Tour Packages From Mumbai

You are sure to find plenty of wildlife here along with exquisite monuments and very courteous and hospitable people. The local handicrafts are also worth buying as souvenirs. The things that will appeal are not limited to scenic beauty and snow-capped mountains but also adventure sports such as skiing, rope ride across mountains, adventurous treks and snow-surfing. In the Himalayas, the ranges named the Karakoram and Pir Panjal are very famous for adventure sports and its scenic beauty which should be a part of the Jammu and Kashmir tourism packages from Mumbai.

The Jammu and Kashmir have daunting peaks and massive mountains, the presence of humongous glaciers are also well enjoyed by tourists along with splendid monasteries, forests of verdant meadows, and pine trees. Besides these, sports such as skiing, white water rafting, paragliding make the cheapest tour packages for Kashmir from Mumbai even more enjoyable. Gulmarg is home to the world’s highest green golf course. After 2009 this state of Kashmir has become popular for tourism.

Places To Visit

1. Apharwat Peak

What’s Special: Landscape

Nearby attractions: Gulmarg Children’s Park, Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary, Gulmarg Golf Course and Khilanmarg

Timings: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Entry Fee: INR 750 to INR 950

Distance From City Center: 63.6 km

Mode of transportation: Taxi; Gondola Ride

This is 14,000 feet of crazy adventure. Hiking up this mountain is a tedious task but you can opt for a Gondola ride which takes up to 22 minutes. This is one of the most breathtaking places with enthralling views of beautiful Gulmarg, pearly white meadows, and glistening mountains. The Peak is near the LOC and it is one of the best places to enjoy skiing in the area.

2. Dal Lake

What’s Special: Landscape

Nearby attractions: Pari Mahal, Musical Fountain and Laser Show and the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden

Timings: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Houses: Lake

Entry Fee: No entry fee

Distance From City Center: 8.4 km

Mode of transportation: Taxi

Dal Lake is in Srinagar which is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. Dal Lake is the finest example of natural beauty in its true sense. The shoreline of this lake is around 16 kilometers. Here boat rides are very popular. These rides are called Shikara rides and are fairly priced at INR 500 per person for an hour of the boat ride. This lake bears the Lotus flowers in the months of July and August. Fishing on Dal lake is also carried out and the lives of numerous people depend on fishing here.

3. Shree Amarnath Cave Temple

What’s Special: Ice Shivling

Nearby attractions: Amarnath Cave, Baltal, and Pahalgam

Timings: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (July to August)

Houses: Lord Shiva Temple; Cave

Distance From City Center: 66.4 km

Mode of transportation: Helicopter; Trekking

This is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for devotees of Lord Shiva. What makes this cave unique is the naturally occurring massive ice Shivling. This place is visited by devotees and tourists from all over the world in great numbers. Other than its religious significance, Amarnath Cave Temple is also a worthy destination for its natural beauty and grand views. It is definitely worthy of a place in your itinerary on the Kashmir trip

4. Pahalgam

What’s Special: Golf course; Meadows

Nearby attractions: Amarnath Cave Temple, Amarnath and Baltal

Houses: Tulian Lake; Betaab Valley; Sheshnag

Distance From Srinagar: 88 km

Mode of transportation: Bus; Taxi

Pahalgam is an enchanting town in Kashmir blessed with the most breathtaking natural beauty that could mesmerize any traveler. Lush green meadows, small countryside cottages, meandering streams, saffron fields, beautiful valleys and surrounded by sunkissed mountains make Pahalgam a truly magnificent holiday destination. The most beautiful attraction here is the 18 hole golf course set in the midst of the snow-capped mountains. The best thing to do in these valleys is to go fishing while you enjoy the beauty of nature.

5. Mughal Gardens

What’s Special: Persian Architecture

Nearby attractions: Dal Lake

Timings: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Built By: Emperor Jahangir

Built In: 1619 AD

Houses: Mughal Gardens

Entry Fee: INR 20

Distance From City Center: 15 km

Mode of transportation: Taxi

These beautiful gardens are located in Srinagar which truly changed the shape of the Mughal dynasty at that time. During the Mughals reign, they built numerous gardens with Persian Architecture. The natural beauty of the Garden is enhanced by the lush green environment and the scented flowers, these are really a stressbuster in itself. The Mughal Gardens comprises Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Chasme Shahi, Pari Mahal, Achabal and Perin gardens. Canals, pools, and fountains are typical of Persian architecture which are very common inside this garden.

Best Time To Visit

Winter Season (November to February)

If you love snow and enjoying skiing then Winter is a great time to visit Kashmir. However, it is important to remember that the roads get quite slippery during winters and prone to accidents if you are not careful.

Summer Season (June to August)

During Summers the temperature is still chilly but pleasant and hence a lot of people visit here for recreational purposes. This is a great time to enjoy the heavenly beauty of Kashmir. From shikara rides to exploring the beautiful Mughal Gardens, summers are a great time to visit Kashmir.

Monsoon (September to November)

This is the least visited season of the lot. The rains here are often accompanied by hailstorms and cause everything to become muddy.

How To Reach

By Train

There are three direct trains from Mumbai to Jammu. The minimum time it takes to reach Jammu from Mumbai is 30 hours. This is the cheapest and most convenient way to travel to Kashmir from Mumbai.

By Road

This is a highly time-consuming way of traveling from Mumbai to Kashmir. It would be better to either fly or take a train till Delhi then continue the remaining part of the journey by road. There are several buses plying this route from Delhi.

By Air

This is one of the best ways to travel to Kashmir from Mumbai. The flights that operate in these areas are- Air India, GoAir, Air Asia, IndiGo and SpiceJet.