Kashmir is known as a heaven on earth, mainly because of the magical treats that it offers to visitors. Many visit this land and do not want to go back home. Within echoing valleys, chirping of birds, and roaring streams, you may find what is missing in you through Kashmir tour packages from Chennai.
In this blog, we are going to explore the Kashmir Valley as a travel destination. We will check out the best places to visit, tasty and unique cuisine, travelling options, packages from Chennai to Kashmir and much more.
Languages spoken: Kashmir/ Urdu/ Hindi/ English.
SRINAGAR
Srinagar is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir as well as a place in Kashmir that every traveller to the region should not miss. The city is well-known for its stunning gardens, peaceful lakes, and historically significant houseboats. According to Kalhana’s Rajatarangini, the true translation of Srinagar is the “City Of Sun” or the “City of Shri”. Founded by King Pravarsena II, Vakataka Dynasty about 2,000 years ago.
Things to do in Srinagar:
- Take a Shikara Ride
- Walk along the Bund
- Tour the houseboats of Nigeen Lake
- Anchar Lake
- Mughal gardens
- Nishat Bagh
- Shalimar Garden
- Chashm –e-Shahi
- Naseem Bagh
- Tulip Festival at Tulip Garden
- Pari Mahal (Palace o fairies)
GULMARG
At an elevation of 2,690 meters, Gulmarg is one of the most well-known ski resorts in the world. The town is also well-known for its visual beauty as well as its opportunities for skiing and snowboarding due to its location amid beautiful snow-capped mountains. It is described as “a beautiful sparkling jewel that wears many caps”.
Located in the Pir Panjal Range of the Greater Himalayas, which is occupied with gondola cable cars for travelling up and down the range. Thick coats of snow cover the whole land.
Things to do in Gulmarg:
- Cable car
- Skiing
- Heli-skiing
- Fun in Snow
- Golf
- Ice skating
- Hop into Zorb
- Mountain biking
- Pony ride
- Sighting Sunrise
PAHALGAM
It is a little town that may be found along the banks of the Lidder River and Sheshnag rivers. The town is famous for its stunning valleys, freshwater streams, and traditional Kashmiri food. It is encircled by picturesque mountains and forests and is noted for all of the divine things. Pahalgam lies in the northeastern section of the district Anantnag in J & K’s western region, 92 kilometres from Srinagar.
It is a hill station located at an altitude of 2,740 meters above sea level and surrounded by the Himalayan Range mountain. There is Baisaran Valley, 5 km from Pahalgalgam, regarded as the ‘Mini Switzerland’ for its vast beauty.
Things to do in Pahalgam :
- River Rafting
- Himalayans Trek
- Skiing in Aru
- Golfing
SONAMARG
Sonamarg, also known as the ‘Meadow of Gold,’ is a picturesque town that is located at an altitude of 2,740 meters. The village is famous for its breathtaking panoramas of the Himalayas, as well as its options for hiking and camping. The famous ‘ Three Sisters’ are a set of rivers (Lidder, Sind, and Neelum) that run parallel to each other.
Things to do:
- Trekking
- Fishing
- River Rafting
Tour Packages to Kashmir Departing from Chennai
Five Days Four Night( 5D4N )
Five Days and Four Nights Packaged tours to Kashmir typically include trips to popular destinations like Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam. This package also includes lodging, transport and sightseeing.
Six days and Five Nights (6D5N)
Six days and five nights Packaged deals for Kashmir include trips to Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonamarg. This package also includes lodging, transport and sightseeing.
Seven Days and Six Nights (7D6N)
Tour Package for Seven Days and Six Nights in Kashmir includes a trip to Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, and Leh. This package also includes lodging, transport and sightseeing.
The Authentic Flavors of Kashmiri Cooking
Rogan Josh: Rogan means Oil and Josh means heat so it is a fiery meal made with lamb that is cooked in Oil over high heat and is then mixed with a Kashmiri spice combination.
Gushtaba Yakhni: Gushtaba Yakhni is a classic Kashmiri dish consisting of meatballs stewed in a sauce made from yoghurt. A dish for the kings, Gushtaba is meatball and yakhni is yoghurt, flavoured with savoury herbs, primarily mint.
Kahwah: A heart-warming soothing green tea drink from Kashmir that is flavoured with a mixture of Kashmiri green leaves, crushed almonds, cardamom pods, saffron strands, cloves, star anise, and cinnamon bark. It is titled often, “Tea straight from heaven”.
Tabak Maaz: It is a popular Kashmiri dish consisting of lamb rib racks which are seasoned with clarified butter. The lamb is cooked in yoghurt until it becomes soft and then it is deep-fried. So it has both crispy fried outside with juicy and tender meat inside.
Hokh Syun( Sundried vegetables): There was traditional practice to conserve the food during the winter season and now it has become a culinary delight.
Street Foods: There are some street foods popular in Kashmir. Some of them are: Nader Monji, Kenn’k Masaal, Halwe Paraath, Basrakh and Tuji.
Travelling to Kashmir from Chennai
- There are various options to travel to Kashmir from Chennai. For the convenience of our reader we have listed some of them below:
- Taking A flight from Chennai Airport. It is the most easy and time-saving but costly at the same time.
- Also, there are other options like taking a train from Chennai to Jammu Tawi, and from there taxi or a bus to Srinagar is available. And the total journey should take you somewhere between 42 and 48 hours.
Total distance from Chennai to Srinagar: 3000 km
Important Advice for Travelling
1. Planning: Give yourself plenty of time to make travel arrangements and make notes of which place to visit and what to see during the visit.
2. Financial Arrangement: Kashmir is not yet cashless, thus it is necessary to carry some amount of cash.
3. Weather: Before making plans for your journey, check the weather forecast and bring clothing and equipment that are acceptable for the conditions
4. Culture and Customs: Respect the culture and tradition of the local people and do not say ill about it. However, Kashmiri people are seldom offended and are very friendly.
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