Places To Visit and Things To Do In Kashmir

Local Sightseeing and Shopping in Srinagar: (within 20-30 km)

• Mughal Gardens:

  • Chashmashahi Garden

  • Pari Mahal

  • Nishat Garden

  • Shalimar Garden

• Shankaraya Charya Temple (Built 200 BC)

• Two Mosques

  • (Hazratbal Mosque and Jamia Masjid)

• Dal Lake - enjoy a shikara (evening rides are ideal)

• Local Shopping (Polo-View, Lambard Lane, and Residency Road)

• Harwan Garden

• Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary - pass required to enter

• Tulip Garden - tulip festival March to April 25th approx.

 Gulmarg: (50 km)

• Gondala Ride: 2 Phases

• Horse Riding

• Golfing 18 hole - par 72

• Mini Golf 

• Baba Rishi Shrine.

• Skiing or Sledge ride on snow (winter)

 Pahalgham: (90 km)

 On the way to Pahalgham:

• Ruins of Ancient Temples in Avantipur approx 1100 years old - Dedicated to Lord Vishnu

• Sun Temple - In Mutton

• Zaffron Fields - Pampore

• White Water Rafting - 2 km away

• Mini Entertainment Park with swings for kids

• Aru Valley

• Chandanwari

• Beetab valley

• Baisaran (also known as “the mini Switzerland of India”)

 Sonamarg: (90 km)

• Nice scenic drive to Sonamarg

• Glacier to visit with local cab/taxi

• Horse Riding

• On way back from Sonamarg, visit Kheer Bhavani Temple

 Yusmarg (47 km)

• Doodganga - a river flows through this meadow

• Horse Riding

• Fishing

• Nilnag Lake

 Manasbal Lake (32 km)

• Shikara ride

• Bird Watching - aquatic birds and lotus flowers

 Kokernag (70 km)

• Freshwater Springs

• Picnic Spot

• Fish Trout

 Aharbal Falls (75 km)

• Known for its Waterfall

• Horse Riding

• Picnic Area

 Royal Spring Golf Course

The Royal Springs Golf Course is situated at the foot hills of Zabarwan mountains overlooking Dal Lake. It is regarded as one of the most picturesque golf course in Asia. The course is a professional 18 hole par 72 track that covers an area of 7,089 yards. Royal Spring Golf Course is open to members as well as non-members and has hosted many international golfing events. It is perfect for starters as well as professionals.

 Dachigam National Park (22 km)

 Dachigam National park is located in the Zabarwan Range of the western Himalayas.
 Dachigam is most famous for the Hangul, and the Kashmir Stag. Other species include:

• Musk Deer

• Leopard

• Himalayan Serow

• Himalayan Grey Langur

• Leopard Cat

• Himalayan Black Bear

• Himalayan Brown Bear

• Jackal

• Hill Fox

• Himalayan Weasel

• Yellow-Throated Marten

• Jungle Cat

• Long-Tailed Marmot

• Otter

 Birds

• Cinnamon Sparrow

• Black Bulbul

• Himalayan Monal

• Golden Oriole

• Minivet

• Pygmy Owlet

• Woodpecker

• Babbler

• Redstart

• Wagtail

• Koklass Pheasant

• Chough

• Orange Bullfinch

• Kashmir Flycatcher

• Tytler's Leaf Warbler

• Streaked Laughingthrush

• Himalayan Rubythroat

• Wallcreeper

• Black-and-Yellow Grosbeak

• Himalayan Griffon Vulture

• Bearded Vulture

• Red-Billed Blue Magpie

• Titmouse