1. Shikara Ride
One of the most amazing things to do in Kashmir. Lay back and admire the beauty of the distant mountains as your boatman takes you through a ride across the world-famous Dal Lake. Away from the hustle-bustle of the polluted city life, a shikara ride ranks on the top of the list of the best things to do in Kashmir. No smoke or sound of the vehicles, no high-pitched angry crowd, nothing. Just the soft sound of the boatman’s oar breaking the surface of the water and the touch of the cold water as you trail your hand on the surface of the lake.
2. Houseboat Stay
Spending a night at the houseboat docked at the Dal Lake jetty is also among the top things to do in Kashmir. Be it honeymooners, families, or solo travelers; a night stay at one of the houseboats in Srinagar is something that you simply can not miss. The houseboats have Wifi and airport transfer facilities available. You can also avail of the facilities of the meal provided by them. Houseboat stay facility in Kashmir is the best to experience if you are here with your family, a group of friends or with your partner.
3. ‘Gondola’ Cable Car Ride
Gondola cable car is one of the exciting and fun things to do in Kashmir for people of all ages. Tourists prefer to travel via cable car to enjoy the best views of the snowcapped mountains. Taking a Gondola ride is one of the most amazing things to do in Kashmir. You can enjoy the amazing panoramic view of snow-clad mountains and meadows from up top. Feel like you are at the top of the world. You can get the right through all the seasons of the year.
4. Try Authentic Kashmiri ‘Wazwan’
Trying the local cuisine is one of the most amazing things to do in Kashmir. We all have heard about the Kashmiri Kahwa (tea) and Lamb Mutton Rogan Josh. But the cuisine has many more sumptuous dishes. These include :
- Rista
- Goshtaba
- Kabab
- Marche Wangan Korme
5. Wildlife Tour
The snow-capped mountains and dense forests of Kashmir treasures some of the most wonderful and rarest species of flora and fauna. Best protected within the boundaries of over 7 wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in Kashmir
Snow leopard, musk deer, brown bear, Marmot, red fox, Himalayan black bear, golden eagles, Monal pheasants, and griffon vultures are some of the rare species that are found in this region. You can also go bird watching at one of the 24 wetlands in Jammu and Kashmir where over 500 different species of birds find a home. Gharana and Surinsar regions in Ladakh are ideal places to spot migratory birds. You would get to see Black-necked crane, European blue whistling thrush vulture, falcon, and bar-headed geese.
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