Kashmir Tour Packages

The Tour to Kashmir: Transport means

The first step to travel to a place and enjoy the vacation further brings us to the foremost step that is the ways to travel to the place. The Swan Tours tour packages for Kashmir allow you to select the travel mode that suits you the best!

If you wish to travel via air, then you can opt for a flight that will land you at the Srinagar International Airport from Srinagar, or Jammu airport from Katra from all the major cities of the country.

If you plan to travel to Jammu & Kashmir via train, then Jammu Tawi is the closest railway station to the place.

The Time for Kashmir Holiday

Being the “Crown of India” Kashmir experiences the utmost cold clime throughout the year! Jammu in one hand experiences a pleasant climate throughout the year but the most during the months of November to February becomes difficult to forget, whereas Kashmir has extremely cold winters. So, the best time for the visitors to enjoy a vacation to Jammu & Kashmir lies in the months of April, May, and June when you can enjoy the region without the climatic barriers.

Kashmir Tour Explorations: Sightseeing

Srinagar: Srinagar lies on the banks of the Jhelum River which gives you the look of the deep, dense valleys and coverage of beautiful mountains and romantic sceneries that are breathtaking.

Leh Ladakh: This place witnesses numerous tourists for its utterly beautiful location in the midst of both the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges offering profound landscapes.

Vaishno Devi: The pilgrimage spot of Vaishno Devi, located in the Trikala hills at 13km distance from Katra has the shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi which is also known as the holy cave temple.

Gulmarg: Covered by snow-capped mountain peaks, lush green meadows, and forested hills and valleys, Gulmarg is a cumulative natural landscape where one can experience the spellbound shades of nature.

Amarnath: Popular as another holy shrine of Lord Shiva, Amarnath is a sacred temple popular among Indians having a Shivling made out of ice.

Sonmarg: It is a flora-fringed and snow-covered town of Jammu and Kashmir which will allow you to visualize beautiful lakes and glaciers.

Lamayuru: This place is known as the "place of freedom" which houses the largest monasteries, located in the Ladakh region offering peace to its visitors.

Pangong Lake: Sparkling and shimmering with blue clear waters, the Panging Lake is situated near Leh-Ladakh region of the Himalayas offering a unique view and utmost chilling clime ranging from -5 degrees to 10 degrees.

Activities to Explore in Jammu & Kashmir

When you think of participating in some of the best activities in Jammu & Kashmir, then are a lot to discover and get going with! Some of the most popular activities for entertaining your vacation to Jammu & Kashmir are stated below:

1. Visit the Vaishno Devi Temple
2. Go Skiing in Gulmarg
3. Visit Dal Lake
4. Visit Pangong Lake
5. Biking in Ladakh
6. The Monuments of Kargil
7. Monasteries of Ladakh
8. Go on houseboat tours
9. Visit the Nishat and Shalimar garden
10. Move to Sanasar for sightseeing, camping, and trekking

Popular Foods that you can treat yourself to

Jammu and Kashmir are known for the rich variety of the spices it uses to make a myriad of tongue twirling dishes. 

1. Kachaloo Chaat made out of potatoes, taro roots, and tangy spices.
2. Kaladi Kulcha which is made up of cheese, bread, cooked veggies, and spices.
3. Rajma Chawal that is made out of kidney beans and rice
4. Khatta Meat is a nonveg cuisine prepared of mutton and savored with anardana and amchur
5. Dum Aloo made out of potatoes, rich spices, and garlic and onions
6. Kashmiri Pulao prepared with rice, dry fruits, and seasoned fruits
7. Patisa is a sweet made of gram and maida (alternative of son papdi)
8. Seekh Kebabs are prepared out of lamb meat and rich spices
9. Others are rogan juice, nadru yakhni (prepared with lotus roots and yoghurt), and many others in the list.

Shop for the Souvenirs

Buying some items that are popular in a place where you go out on a vacation is a kind of ritual followed everyone, to keep memories of the trip alive in hearts, through the purchased items. Similarly, Jammu & Kashmir has a lot of shops that will get you the best quality of the popular products found there!

Wooden Carvings- Hari market or Raghunath bazaar.

Papier Mache- Raghunath Bazaar, Hari Market, or Kashmir Government Arts Emporium in the Old Heritage City of Jammu

Carpets- Kashmir Government Arts Emporium in the Old Heritage City of Jammu

Shawls- Raghunath Bazaar, Poshish is an outlet of J & K State Handloom Development Corporation located in Udhyog Bhawan, Railroad complex

Sweets- Pahalwan Di Hatti

Dry Fruits- Raghunath Bazaar

Saffron - Kashmir Government Arts Emporium in the Old Heritage City of Jammu

How to reach Kashmir?

For those wondering how to reach Kashmir, check out the below space:

By Air: Srinagar domestic airport is well connected to the major cities in India including Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. Indigo, Go air and Jetways are some of the major flights operating regularly from these cities. From the airport, visitors can hire a cab to reach the desired city in Kashmir.

By Train: Jammu is the nearest railway station from Srinagar located at a distance of about 330 km.

By Road: Srinagar has good road connectivity to nearby cities and towns like Jammu, and Delhi. A number of luxury and private buses of J&K State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) frequently ply to and from the state!

Useful Kashmir travel tips that will help you have a memorable vacation

• Choose the perfect weather to plan your trip
• Select your tour package wisely to enjoy a comfortable trip
• Check for reviews before making the online hotel bookings
• Keep your ID proofs and other essential documents
• It is suggested to carry sufficient cash
• Travel light on your luggage
• Carry all your essentials like sunscreen, medicines, camera, power bank, shaving kit and other important things
• Read all the tourist guide to get a first-hand experience
• Keep your trip itinerary handy to ensure you visit all tourist hotspots
• If you wish to enjoy the Tulip festival, plan your trip in the first week of April
• Tourist taxis, minibusses and auto rickshaws can be used for getting around the state
• Keep a list of emergency contact details with you on your phone
• If you plan to go trekking make sure to carry a comfortable pair of shoes, keep flashlights, candles, and other necessary things

Why choose Swan tours to book Kashmir tour packages?

The eternal beauty of Kashmir makes it a popular choice among tourists. Because of its scenic beauty, it has well deserved the title of “Heaven on Earth.” If you wish to pay a visit to the exotic paradise then you can check out Swan tours specially crafted heavenly Kashmir tour packages. Our packages are well designed to suit the needs of travelers of every kind - from travelers looking for budget tour packages to backpackers and to the families looking for luxury packages to specially curated packages for honeymooners. All these packages include a well-defined itinerary that covers all the important places in Kashmir. It ensures a planned and organized holiday. The packages include local transfers, accommodations as per your choice, local transfers, sightseeing tours and all sorts of comfort so that the travelers make the most of their holiday. Moreover, travelers can customize the Kashmir holiday package according to their personal interests. This feature provides travelers to enjoy a vacation on their own terms whether with family, friends, alone or on a honeymoon.

If this excites you, wait no longer. Go ahead and book Kashmir tour packages and enjoy a hassle-free holiday! Kashmir surprises its guests with unique experiences and a number of adventurous activities to partake in. It boasts many stunning valleys like Pahalgam, Srinagar, Gulmarg, gorgeous lakes, and enchanting mountain ranges!

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