Starting from Jammu Tawi Railway Station, the 8-night, 9-day Jammu and Kashmir itinerary covers Katra, Pahalgam, Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Sonamarg. Before heading out to explore the beauty of the stunning valley, couples can cover the Vaishno Devi religious pilgrimage as part of this Jammu and Kashmir honeymoon package.
Places to visit in Kashmir
1. Gulmarg
What’s special: Skiing; Gondola; Alpater Lake; Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve; Gulmarg Golf Course; strawberry valley
Best time to visit: March to June
Famous Cuisine: Kashmiri Cuisine – Nader Monjje; Kashmiri Tujj; sewai; Paratha Halwa; Masala Tocotte; noon tea; sheermala; Dumm Olav; Modur Pulav; Josh Rogan; Gushtaba; yachni
Distance from Srinagar: 49.5 km
Situated at an elevation of 2,650 meters, Gulmarg is a town in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas. Due to its geography, Gulmarg is best known as a skiing hotspot. It is one of the activities that attracts many travelers to this place. The hill station is also home to a golf course and is a starting point for many scenic walks.
2. Srinagar
What’s special: Dal Lake; walnut wood items; Kashmiri pashminas; Kashmiri tea; paper mache artifacts
Best time to visit: April to October
Famous Cuisine: Kashmiri Cuisine – Rogan Josh; red curry made with a lamb; Modur Pulao, Baingan from Kashmir; Yakhni mutton curry; Goshtaba; kava; degree fuss
Srinagar is located at an altitude of 1585 meters above sea level. Situated on the banks of the Jhelum River, it is one of the largest cities in Jammu and Kashmir. The city is endowed with the beauty of many wonderful lakes and gardens. Srinagar is also a great place to shop for traditional Kashmiri items like Kashmiri pashminas; carpets; walnut wood furniture, etc.
3. Pahalgam
What’s special about it: Amarnath yatra starting point; Hiking; hiking; Fishing
Best time to visit: March to November
Famous Cuisine: Kashmiri Cuisine – Modur Pulaav; Muj Gaad; march-wangan korma; Rogan Josh; yachni; sewai
Distance from Srinagar: 90.1 km
Pahalgam (also known as the Valley of the Shepherds) is located at an altitude of 2740 meters above sea level. The hill station is best known as the starting point of the famous Amarnath Yatra. Due to its picturesque setting, it has also been the shooting location for many Bollywood movies.
Is this trip right for me?
This trip is for you if you are looking for the following benefits in a vacation:
The exclusive honeymoon package offers city tours that allow you to cover all the major tourist attractions in Jammu and Kashmir.
In addition, it offers leisure days in Pahalgam, Gulmarg, and Sonamarg.
With this Jammu and Kashmir honeymoon tour package, the newlyweds can also take short treks in the nearby valleys and enjoy numerous activities like pony trekking, gondola rides, and river rafting.
Some of the fixed inclusions offered in Srinagar include the Shikara Ride and Overnight Houseboat on Dal Lake, the Shankaracharya Temple Tour, and the Grand Mughal Gardens Tour: Chashme Shahi, Nishat Bagh, and Shalimar Bagh.
Your Jammu and Kashmir honeymoon package will conclude with a transfer to the Jammu Tawi railway station to continue your journey.
Highlights
- Visit Vaishno Devi Temple
- Enjoy scenic views at Patnitop
- Visit Nehru Park for Shikara ride
- Enjoy cable car ride in Gulmarg
- Visit Shankaracharya Temple
- Explore Sonamarg