9 Things to Do in Kashmir Amy Smith, February 12, 2022February 12, 2022 9 Things to Do in Kashmir The perfect destination is one that you cannot just see and be satisfied with. If it’s an experience, then your memory will remember the beauty for years to come – but only if there are things done during this incredible breathtaking journey! To get a true taste of what Kashmir has hidden away inside its valleys you will want to do all that is to be offered: from adventurous activities like caving or peak climbing (both very popular here) to more gentle pursuits such as sightseeing; shopping at local markets; sampling food made by hand using locally sourced ingredients. It would shame us silly not trying these amazing opportunities available Here are the things which you should do in Kashmir: Shikara Ride Houseboat Stay ‘Gondola’ Cable Car Ride Gulmarg Golf Club Kashmiri Cuisine Tourist Attractions Shopping Pony Ride Excursions Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden Shikara Ride If you want to take a break from the smoke or sound of the vehicles, angry crowds, the polluted city then Shikara ride could be your best choice. You can admire the beauty of the beautiful nature, mountains, then you can lie back on the boat when your boatman will take you for a ride across the lake. You will be in love with the soft sound when the boatman will use his oar to break the surface of the water. When you touch the surface of the lake with your hand you will feel very good and energetic. Shikara Ride is open for the whole week and the timing is between 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. For visiting here your pocket will lose approx. 250 rupees ($3.32 USD). Houseboat Stay Houseboat stay is another off thing that you must do. It is not the thing that you should miss. Homestay provides you with a Wi-Fi facility, airport transfer facility, meal facility. Newlywed couples, families, groups of friends or if you want to travel solo then this could be your best experience. ‘Gondola’ Cable Car Ride Ride of a Gondola Cable Car is meant for all age groups. It can be an exciting and fun thing for you. People prefer this ride in May. By riding this car you can enjoy the beautiful view of the snow-capped mountains. The ticket is sold between 9:00 A.M. To 3:00 P.M. Riding time is between 10:00 A.M. To 5:00 P.M. This ride is completed in three phases. Phase 1: Gulmarg – Kongdoori Phase 2: Kongdoori – Apharwat Peak Phase 3: Kongdoori – Mary Shoulder The total cost of all the phases will be around 1700 rupees ($22 USD). Gulmarg Golf Club If you love to play golf then you play golf here in the lap of nature. Gulmarg Golf Club is the highest and the largest golf course. It will be a very exciting fun activity to play golf in the Meadow of Flowers. The Time for playing golf is between 8:30 A.M. To 10:00 P.M. If you are an Indian then you have to pay 800 rupees but if you are a Foreigner then you have to pay 1200 rupees ($15.93 USD). Kashmiri Cuisine When you pay a visit to any destination then the most important thing that you should not miss is trying the local cuisine. Paying a visit to Kashmir and not trying the cuisine is not a good option. Kashmiri cuisine that you should try is Nadroo Yakhni , Paneer Chaman, Dum Aloo, Matschgand , and Gushtaba. For eating the best cuisine you should know about the best restaurants and they are Alchi Kitchen, Stream Restaurant, and The Habit – Cafe & Grill. Tourist Attractions Everyone wants to explore the amazing attractions of any place and if you are coming to Kashmir then missing out on the attractive places will be the stupid thing to do. There are various places to visit. Places, where you can pay a visit, are Dal Lake, Nehru Park, Floating Post Office, Shankaracharya Hill Temple, Lidder River & Amusement Park, Deer Park & Zoo, Mamleshwar Temple, Betaab Valley, Manasbal Lake, Ganderbal, Khir-Bhawani temple, Maharani Temple, Ziarat of Baba Reshi, Khilanmarg, Apharwat peak, and Strawberry Valley, etc. Shopping Although shopping is a common thing it is also an exciting thing to do. Shopping has the capacity of increasing your energy. Tourists come here to buy Pashmina shawls, antique copperware like samovars, Namda hand-woven carpets, and local garments called Ferins. Your excitement level will decide what you will buy and how you buy. After doing the shopping you will crave to do the shopping here again. Pony Ride Excursions If you have a wish to enjoy the real lifestyle then you must have the ride of the Pony. It is a common mode of transport and is mostly used when there is no other transport available. You can have a Pony rides in Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Yusmarg, and Gulmarg. Go and get a ride as you will find it interesting. Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden After visiting Kashmir you have enjoyed Shikara Ride, Houseboat Stay, ‘Gondola’ Cable Car Ride, Gulmarg Golf Club, Kashmiri Cuisine, Tourist Attractions, Shopping, and Pony Ride Excursions but leaving behind the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden is not the exemplary option. It is the largest and the most beautiful garden. Along with tulips, you will also find the other species of the garden like hyacinths, daffodils, and ranunculus. You will get to visit the Tulip festival if you come here in April. Now you are all set to the best things in Kashmir. Connect with My Four and More on Social Media! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST Share on FacebookTweetFollow usSave Travel gardenhouseboatindiaKashmirtravel