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Kashmir

Shikaras, meadows, and valleys that feel unreal.

Overview

Paradise on earth

Kashmir moves between serene lake life in Srinagar and dramatic mountain landscapes just a few hours away. Mughal gardens, saffron fields, and gondola rides above the treeline all sit within an easy loop.

For a night on a Dal Lake houseboat, a gondola to the snow at Gulmarg, and meadows that look computer-generated.

Best time to visit: April to October for meadows and gardens; December to February for snow at Gulmarg.
Typical trip duration: 5–7 days for Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonamarg.
Travel style: Lakes & meadows · Snow · Romantic

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Kashmir — Lakes & meadows & Snow

Experiences

Best experiences in Kashmir

Dal Lake shikara ride

A slow paddle past floating gardens and houseboats.

Gulmarg gondola

One of the world's highest cable cars, up to snow and views.

Pahalgam valleys

Meadows, pine forest, and the Lidder river.

Ways to go

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Kashmir Valley Classic

Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam with a houseboat night.

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Places

Places in Kashmir

Srinagar

Dal Lake, Mughal gardens, and the old city.

Gulmarg

Meadow of flowers turned ski town in winter.

Pahalgam

Valley base for gentle walks and river days.

Where we stay

Hotels in Kashmir

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