FAQs
Kashmir is a place to visit all year round. It wears unique looks in all four seasons of the year, namely spring, summer, autumn, and winter. In spring season, the valley looks multihued with flowers of vivid colors and varieties. Summer days are refreshing with lush green meadows while autumn season is characterized by fruit laden trees. Winter season is the best time to indulge in snow sports over snow clad valley. So, it would be better if you could visit Kashmir in all four seasons to witness four different views of the valley which looks like a picture straight out of a fairytale. Otherwise, choose your favorite season to visit the valley at your convenience.
Tourism official has globally declared that Kashmir is now as safe as any part of the world. It has become a safe zone. Tourists are back in Kashmir with a recorded number of 2 million in 2011 including foreign tourists. Many countries have even changed their travel advisories against Kashmir. For the past four years, the Kashmiri people are enjoying the peace and prosperity of the region with the growth of tourism.
There are some good numbers of tourist destinations in Kashmir including popular and undiscovered places. Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonmarg, and Pahalgam are the most popular places to visit in Kashmir. However, there are also some beautiful yet unexplored places such as Krishnasar Lake, Aru Village, Kokernag, Verinag, Lolab valley, and the list goes on.
At end of January month when the thick mantle of snow covered the entire valley. Tourists can enjoy snow sports like snow skiing/ snow scooter/snow cycling/sledges etc.
The most perfect time of visiting Kashmir begins from 1st April until August and winters (from October to February)are quite cold and not perfect for traveling.
Kashmiri Wazwanis the popular and most wanted cuisine made from Mutton and is served during the times of marriages and functions. There are also various delicious cuisines served in the hotels and restaurants in Srinagar.
Beef is not served in the hotels and houseboats. Dishes are usually made from mutton and chicken.
Here is the classification of entry fees: Adults: 50, Children: 25, Foreigners: 50. Entry fee is subject to change.
The fee of Gondola Ride per person is Rs 8oo from Gulmarg to Kungdoor. There is absolutely no fee for children with less than 3 years are free. The fee from Kungdoor to Apharwat is Rs. 1000 per adult person. No fee for children below 3 years. *subject to change
There are superb and comfortable luxurious hotels available in and around the Srinagar, but living in a Houseboat is totally a unique experience, which is worth knowing and enjoying too. It would be truly unforgettable moments that you are going to feel while living in the Houseboat in Kashmir. Make sure that you avail the best of this experience.
