10 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN KASHMIR
Holiday Packages in Kashmir
Kashmir is the valley which is located on the northern side of India. It is magical place with snow-clad mountains and lush green valleys and a number of ice cold water streams flowing down from these mountains. It’s beauty has no match and it is often titled as ” If there is Heaven on earth then it is here it is here”.
The major places of attraction for tourist all around the world and country are Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonmarg. Tourist from major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata visit Kashmir on regular basis and most often return to visit these destinations again and again and can’t have enough of it. People are very friendly and the hospitality is one of the best than other places of the country. People seeking to visit religious places like Katra Mata Vaishno Devi and Amarnath also include Kashmir trip in their itinerary. Regular tourist who visit Ladakh also prefer to go to Ladakh via Kashmir only as it is the best route where altitude raise gradually and there is lesser chance of getting high altitude sickness on the way to Ladakh.
Holiday Package in Kashmir is all that a family, a couple or a group would look for as to escape from scorching heat in the country. Kashmir has a cool charming weather and hill stations are always the right place to enjoy the cool breeze from the glaciers. One should visit this place in a lifetime and get lost in the eternal beauty of Kashmir Valley. It also brings back the old memories of Bollywood movies that were often filmed at various places in Kashmir. If you wish to explore the impeccable escapades of this exotic paradise then you check out below-mentioned best places to visit with Kashmir tour package for couples.
The Top 10 Places To Visit In Kashmir and include them in your Jammu Kashmir Tour Packages
The Kashmir tour packages offered by Nesa Tours and Travels cover the picturesque landscapes of some of the most famous destinations and places to visit in Kashmir.
Gulmarg
What’s Special: Skiing, Lakes, Snow-capped peaks, Temples, Golf courseNearby Attractions: NATimings: 24x7Major Attractions: Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve, Strawberry Field, Apharwat Peak, Alpather Lake, Ningle Nallah, Seven Springs, Gulmarg Golf CourseDistance From City: 8 kmTransportation Options: Bus, taxi, cabThe other destinations that may be included in the customized tour packages of Kashmir include Gulmarg which is one of the most beautiful cities not only in Kashmir but all over India. The beauty of Gulmarg can be compared to a beautiful scenery with lush greenery all over and snow-capped mountains behind those lush greenery.
What’s Special: Silk Road, Camping, GlaciersNearby Attractions: NATimings: 24x7Major Attractions: Vishansar Lake, Nilagrad River, Zoji La Pass, Thajiwas Glacier, Krishnasar Lake, Baltal ValleyDistance From City: 14 kmTransportation Options: Bus, cab, taxiAnother place to be included in the tour packages in Kashmir is Sonamarg which is a delightful place to visit. The green meadows and stunning treks makes it a perfect place for trekkers. Nature walks, trekking, and camping can be best enjoyed at Sonamarg.
Pahalgam
What’s Special: Valleys, Temples, Serene EnvironmentNearby Attractions: NATimings: 24x7Major Attractions: Lidder Valley, Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, Kolahoi Glaciers, Chandanwari, Mamleshwar Temple, Lolab ValleyDistance From City: 24 kmTransportation Options: Bus, taxi, cabPahalgam is full of serenity and mesmerizing views. It is often referred to as the small heaven in Kashmir. Best places to visit here are Betab and Aru Valley. Horse riding and canoeing are the best adventures to try in Pahalgam.
Srinagar
What’s Special: Valleys, Waterfronts, Lush Green EnvironmentNearby Attractions: NATimings: 24x7Major Attractions: Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, Mughal Gardens, Nigeen Lake, Wular Lake, Chatpal, Dachigam National ParkDistance From City: 0 kmTransportation Options: Plane, bus, taxi, cabSrinagar is the most popular tourist destination.
Here, people can enjoy the shikara rides and overnight stays in the houseboats of Dal Lake, visit the Grand Mughal Gardens – Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, and Chasme Shahi – to witness the beauty of the lakeside gardens, take a ride up to the Shankaracharya Hill Temple, or indulge in activities like balloon ride and bungee jumping at the Zabarwan Park. Srinagar is part of all the Kashmir packages as you can’t dare to miss out on this spectacular place.
Kupwara
What’s Special: Wildlife, Breathtaking sceneriesNearby Attractions: NATimings: 24x7Major Attractions: Bangus Valley, Lolab Valley, Seemab Valley, Sattbarran KalaroosDistance From City: 24 kmTransportation Options: Bus, taxi, cabKupwara is a small town located around 90 kilometers from Srinagar. The place is blessed with stunning landscapes consisting of splendid mountains and gorgeous lakes. With Kashmir trip packages with airfare explore the pristine town of Kupwara.
Kathua
What’s Special: Ancient Temples, Historical MonumentsNearby Attractions: NATimings: 24x7Major Attractions: Bani, Panyalag, Chandel, Sarthal, Duggan, BansalDistance From City: 17 kmTransportation Options: Bus, cab, taxiKathua is known as the city of sufis owing to many Sufi shrines in the area. The place shares its border with both Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. The place is developed and is one of the biggest industrial towns in Kashmir. Explore the beautiful shrines on Kashmir tour package with flight. So go ahead and grab Kashmir trip packages from Nesa Tours and Travels to get the best offers and discounts and enjoy your vacation in the pristine surroundings consisting of lush green landscapes, snow-capped mountains, waterfalls, and stunning valleys.
Katra
What’s Special: Vaishno Devi TempleNearby Attractions: NATimings: 24x7Major Attractions: Bhairon Temple, Sanjichhat, Himkoti, Baba Dhansar Temple, Darshani DarwazaDistance From City: 21 kmTransportation Options: Train, bus, taxi, cabKatra is a small town located in Jammu and Kashmir. The place is settled on the foothills of Trikuta ranges and houses the most sacred Maa Vaishno Devi Temple. Large number of pilgrims visit the place to pay a visit to the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi. The Vaishno Devi temple is located at an altitude of 5,200 feet and can be accessed from Katra easily.
Jammu
What’s Special: Temples, Shawls, Walnut woodworkNearby Attractions: NATimings: 24x7Major Attractions: Vaishno Devi Temple, Raghunath Temple, Bahu Fort, Peer Kho Cave, Bhimgarh FortDistance From City: 0 kmTransportation Options: Plane, rail, bus, taxi, cabJammu is also famous as the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The place is famous for sacred temples built in ancient times. The place is beautifully settled in against the Pir Panjal Mountains. The place also boasts of many gorgeous rivers like Tawi, Ravi, and Chenab. Jammu is the most popular place to visit with Kashmir holiday packages.
Patnitop
What’s Special: Adventure Sports, Snow-capped Mountains, Skiing, TemplesNearby Attractions: NATimings: 24x7Major Attractions: Nathatop, Naag Mandir, Billoo Ki Powri, Kud Park, Madhatop, Shiva Ghar, Sudh Mahadev TempleDistance From City: 14 kmTransportation Options: Bus, taxi, cabIf you want to see panoramic views of snow covered Himalayas, Patnitop is the best place to discover. Explore scenic views and try a plethora of activities such as skiing, trekking, and paragliding. The place also offers calm, so if you are looking for an escape from a city’s hustle-bustle life, book a tour to Patnitop.
Pulwama
What’s Special: Rice production, supreme saffron quality, picturesque view, lush green surroundings, milk productionNearby Attractions: NATimings: 24x7Major Attractions: Aharbal Waterfall, Tarsar and Marsar Lake, Kungwattan, Kounsarnag Lake, Hurpora, Asar Sharief Pinjoora, Jama Masjid Shopian, Avantishwar Temple, and Payer TempleDistance From City: 32 kmTransportation Options: Bus, cab, taxiPulwama is located around 40 kilometers away from Srinagar and is a little paradise. The place is blessed with natural beauty and picturesque views.
It is also one of the major producers of rice in Jammu and Kashmir. The town is filled with rice paddy fields. Also, you can find one of the best quality of saffrons in India, in Pulwama. The village is also blessed with natural beauty, serene ambiance, amazing weather, and rich culture. One can try a plethora of outdoor activities on Pulwama such as mountaineering, trekking, snowboarding, and skiing. The place sees tourists all across the country owing to its spellbinding beauty.
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How to reach Kashmir?
The state is accessible by road, rail, and air. Jammu Tawi is the nearest railway head for Kashmir. Jammu Airport – 48 km from Katra – and Srinagar International Airport – 24 km from Srinagar city – are the nearest airports.Private and shared cab transfers are most popular for inter-city travel.Courtesy to a well-developed transportation system that connects the place with other major cities of India, it is quite easy to reach Kashmir. And, in case tourists have any doubt, they can always go through our travel guide that is provided along with the Kashmir holiday packages.
By Air
If you are opting to travel by air to reach Kashmir, the best way is to take a flight to Srinagar Airport which is located around 15 kilometers away. The Srinagar Airport is very well connected to major Indian cities such as Jammu, Delhi, Goa, Bangalore, Mumbai, and Leh. The airlines operating from Srinagar Airport are Jet Airways, Air India, GoAir, and IndiGo. On reaching Srinagar, you can easily use the local transportation such as taxis, cabs, and buses.
By Road
Kashmir has an amazing network of roads and is very well connected to major cities in Jammu and Kashmir. The state also has proper commutation of private and public buses which cover small villages and towns. There are many direct buses to Kashmir from Delhi and Chandigarh. Kashmir is connected to Jammu via 1-A National Highway. One can easily reach Kashmir by road using various modes of transportations such as buses, cars, cabs, and taxis.
By Train
The nearest railway station is of the Jammu Tawi Railway Station which is around 330 kilometers away. The most popular trains such as Delhi-Jammu Tawi Rajdhani Express, Jammu Tawi Express, and Jammu Mail, are coming to the Jammu Tawi Railway Station from Delhi.
What is the Best Time for a Kashmir Tour?
Kashmir is a year-round destination. Places to in Kashmir and including and visiting the splendid place and book the tour in advance to minimize Kashmir trip cost. While Gulmarg, for its winter sports like skiing and snowboarding, is best visited during December – February, Kashmir in itself is at its best during March – September. It is during these months that one can visit Sonmarg, which remains closed during autumn and winter.
From the meadows of Gulmarg and Sonamarg to pony rides in Pahalgam, there are plenty of adventures await in Kashmir in summer. April through July is also a perfect time to go on the Great Kashmir Lakes trek near Sonmarg. Go through our detailed itineraries with various experiences to make the most of your holidays in Kashmir Valley.
Summer Season (April to August)
April to August are considered to be the best months to visit Kashmir. During these months the weather is pleasant and is perfect for sightseeing activities. The Kashmir valley is flooded with tourists during these months and one can enjoy outdoor activities easily. The most famous outdoor activities in Kashmir are river rafting, paragliding, tekking, mountain biking, hot air ballooning, etc.
Monsoon Season (September to November)
From September to November Kashmir experiences monsoon season. The valley is pretty much empty as the peak tourist season comes to an end during the monsoon. During these months one can get discounted tour packages to Kashmir. The place looks more clean and refreshed after the showers. Make sure to carry umbrellas and raincoats, if you are planning a visit in Monsoon season.
Winter Season (December to February)
Kashmir experiences winter from December to February. Many people across the country visit Kashmir to see the fresh snowfall, places like Sonamarg, Gulmarg, and Srinagar receive heavy snowfall during the winter season.
Why Book Kashmir Holiday Packages With Nesa Tours & Travels?
Nesa Tours and Travels Kashmir holiday packages and offers are specially crafted in such a way that they suit the needs of tourists of every kind – from the backpackers looking for budget tour packages for Kashmir to the businessmen and families looking for luxury tour packages for Kashmir. These packages include an elaborate itinerary that is designed to ensure a planned and organized holiday. Therefore, a number of facilities such as sightseeing tours, outdoor activities, accommodations, and local transfers, are included in these packages to provide all sorts of comforts to the travelers so that they can enjoy their holiday to the fullest.
The added feature of customizing the holiday package to Kashmir allows the traveler to pick and choose only the places that they wish to visit and do activities that they want to do. This way one can plan trips and vacations based on specific preferences, sort of putting a personal stamp on the holiday. The option to mix and match destinations and activities in our Jammu Kashmir tour packages is a great way to enjoy a vacation, whether alone, with family or friends, or on a honeymoon.
