Dal Lake
Dal Lake is famous for its iconic wooden houseboats. Serene shikara boat rides and vibrant floating vegetable markets make it one of Kashmir’s most memorable stops.
Gulmarg
Gulmarg is renowned for its snow-covered meadows. It’s also home to world-class skiing slopes and the famous Gulmarg Gondola, one of Asia’s highest cable cars.
Pahalgam
Pahalgam is known for the scenic Lidder River and lush green meadows. Stunning valleys like Betaab and Aru sit nearby, and it’s also the starting point for the annual Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage.
Katra
Katra is famous as the bustling base camp for the holy Vaishno Devi Yatra. It sits nestled in the Trikuta Mountains, drawing pilgrims year-round.
Ladakh
Ladakh is famous for its dramatic cold desert landscapes. Breathtaking high-altitude lakes like Pangong Tso, ancient Buddhist monasteries, and thrilling mountain passes make it unforgettable.
Tulip Garden
This is Asia’s largest tulip garden. Spread over terraced lawns at the foothills of the Zabarwan Range, it blooms with over 1.5 million vibrant tulips of dozens of varieties every spring.
Amarnath Yatra
The Amarnath Yatra is a famous annual Hindu pilgrimage to the sacred Amarnath Cave. The cave sits deep in the Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir, at an altitude of nearly 3,888 meters.
Sinthan top
Sinthan Top is a majestic mountain pass known for its year-round snow. Its untouched, offbeat beauty offers a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of both the Kashmir and Jammu divisions.
Doodhpathri
Doodhpathri is famous for its vast, rolling green meadows and pristine pine forests. The fast-flowing, milky-white Shaliganga River runs through it, earning the valley its nickname: “Valley of Milk.”
Yousmarg
Yousmarg is known for its serene, untouched alpine meadows and dense pine forests. The rushing Doodhganga River flows nearby, offering a tranquil, less-crowded alternative to other hill stations.
Srinagar local sightseeing
Srinagar’s local sightseeing features scenic shikara rides on Dal Lake. Historic Mughal gardens like Nishat and Shalimar, plus sweeping valley views from Pari Mahal and Shankaracharya Temple, round out the day.
Kargil
Kargil is home to the scenic Suru Valley and the spectacular Nun-Kun peaks. The ancient rock-cut Mulbekh Buddha and the culturally rich Aryan Valley add to its border heritage.
Sharda temple
Sharda Peeth is a revered ancient Hindu temple and the ruins of a prestigious 8th-century monastic university. It’s celebrated as a historic center of learning and one of the 18 holy Maha Shakti Peethas.
Lolab valley
Lolab Valley is famous for its untouched alpine beauty and sprawling fruit orchards. The mysterious Kalaroos Caves sit nearby, and the valley has long inspired romantic and revolutionary Kashmiri poetry.