Situated at the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, Srinagar, the summer capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, has a rich heritage that dates back to the Mughal rule. Emperors Jahangir and Shah Jahan were the chief patrons behind the beautiful gardens that the city boasts of. Through this travelogue, I would take you on a virtual tour of these magnificent gardens, the Dal Lake, the shrines & mosques and the local Kashmiri food that the city offers.
I have written a separate blog on how to plan for a trip to the Kashmir Valley. It has the details of the important places to visit, how to reach, best time to visit, local Kashmiri food, hotels & restaurants, restriction on using Mobile SIM cards and many other topics. That article will guide you to plan a visit to the majestic valley on your own, and you will find it here: Kashmir Travel Guide.
Our Itinerary:
As our flight touched down the Srinagar Airport on a cloudy afternoon in the summer of 2023, we were full of excitement. We were on an 8 nights / 9 days trip of Kashmir that was based out of Srinagar. Our itinerary was:
- Day 1: Catch early morning flight from Kolkata and reach Srinagar via Delhi. In the evening, Shikara ride in the Dal Lake to visit Open Lake, Lotus Lake, Meena Bazar Floating Market, followed by shopping at Lal Chowk. Overnight at Srinagar.
- Day 2 – Day trip to Sonmarg. Horse ride to Thajiwas Glacier. Due to lack of time, we couldn’t visit Kheer Bhavani temple on the way back to Srinagar. Overnight at Srinagar.
- Day 3 – Check-out from Srinagar hotel and visit Doodhpathri. Then travel to Gulmarg. Walk around Gulmarg town. Overnight at Gulmarg.
- Day 4 – Gandola ride (Phase 1 and Phase 2) in Gulmarg. Return to Srinagar by evening. Overnight at Srinagar.
- Day 5 – Srinagar Local sightseeing – Shankaracharya Temple, Four Mughal Gardens (Chashma Shahi, Pari Mahal, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh), Hazrat Bal Dargah, Jamia Masjid, Shikara ride in Dal Lake to visit the Char Chinar Island. Overnight at Srinagar.
- Day 6 – Check-out from Srinagar hotel and visit Yusmarg and Charar-e-Sharif. Then travel to Pahalgam. Overnight at Pahalgam.
- Day 7 – Local sightseeing in Pahalgam – Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, Chandanwari. We didn’t go to Baisaran Valley as we felt that the horse ride is risky. Overnight at Pahalgam.
- Day 8 – Visit Pahalgam Golf Course. Then travel from Pahalgam to Srinagar. On the way, visit: Apple Orchard, Martand Sun Temple, Awantipora ruins, Cricket bat factory and Kesar shops of Pampore. Overnight at Srinagar.
- Day 9 – Check-out from Srinagar hotel and return to Kolkata.
About the Dal Lake:
The Dal Lake and Srinagar are almost synonymous. Centrally located in the city, the lake is one of the major lifelines of the Kashmiri people. In fact, it provides livelihood to a large percentage of the locals – be it cultivating lotus plants, fishing, renting rooms of their houseboats, offering a Shikara (a small wooden boat) ride in the lake, or selling their wares in small boats or from their shops in the Meena Bazar Floating market.
On one side of the lake runs a road known as the Boulevard Road. Although notorious for traffic jam, it is very popular among tourists and locals alike for the hotels, restaurants, shops and bakeries along the road.
On the other side of the lake is an array of houseboats. If you have your booking in a houseboat, you have to ride a Shikara to reach there.
The only way one can explore the Dal Lake is by hiring a Shikara. So, let me first give you a few pointers on the Dal Lake and Shikara ride:
- There are different Ghats on the Dal Lake from where you can hire a Shikara. The numbering starts from Ghat No. 1 (the Dal Gate Bridge end).
- From Ghat 1 to 11, the lake resembles a narrow canal. From Ghat 12, it gets a little wide and it becomes wider after Ghat 15 (the Nehru Park Ghat). This broad part is known as the Open Lake.
- You can hire a Shikara on an hourly basis, or based on the number of points to visit. So, if you hire a Shikara anywhere between Ghats 1 to 15, your time gets wasted navigating through the narrow part.
- Most of the times, the Shikara oarsmen quote absurd amounts. You need a good bargaining skill before arriving at the final price. For your reference, look out for the government rate charts that are on display along the pavement.
Points of interest in and around the Dal Lake:
- Nehru Park Floating Post Office at Ghat No. 15.
- Golden Lake – The Open Lake, where the rays of the setting Sun gives an impression of gold. One should hire a Shikara during sunset to experience the Golden Lake.
- Char Chinar Island – An iconic island in the middle of the Dal Lake, with 4 Chinar trees, one at each of its 4 corners. Its nearest Ghat is No. 23.
- Meena Bazar Floating market – An array of shops, where locals sell their wares. You can either pass by, or stop at any of the shops to buy locally manufactured garments, shawls, woolen goods etc. But the price is on a higher side, and it seems you need to bargain a lot. Nearest Ghat is No. 15.
- Lotus Lake – Part of the lake at the back side of Meena Bazar, where local residents cultivate lotus plants.
- Nehru Park – A small park just across Ghat 15. There is nothing much inside, and we skipped it.
Exploring the Dal Lake:
Our hotel cum houseboat (Hotel Island) was across Ghat 8 and we reached there around 2 PM. The owner was waiting for us at the Ghat, and he arranged for a Shikara to take us to the houseboat.
We were feeling sleepy as we had to wake up very early in the morning to catch the flight from Kolkata. We already had our complimentary lunch during our Air India flight. So, after checking into our room, we took a quick nap. Around 5 o’clock in the evening, we decided to venture out. We called a Shikara and reached Ghat 8.
We then lazily walked along the Boulevard road to reach Ghat 15. The point of interest here is a floating post office, named Nehru Park Floating Post Office.
Our Shikara Ride:
As I mentioned earlier, the lake gets broader after Ghat 15, so we had thought of starting Shikara journey from here. We were soon flocked by a group of oarsmen. After a lot of negotiation, one of them agreed to take us for an hour’s ride to the Open Lake, Lotus Lake and Meena Bazar for Rs. 600.
During the summer months, the Sun sets here after 7 PM. So, to experience the “golden lake“, the best time to ride the Shikara is after 6.45 PM. But we were unlucky that the day was overcast, the Sun had set behind the clouds.
Nevertheless, the Shikara ride was very relaxing, as we navigated through the lanes and bylanes of the lake, passing numerous gorgeous houseboats and dense growth of lotus plants. We were approached by locals in their small boats, selling variety of stuff – ranging from ornaments and handicrafts, shawls and cardigans, to food items like kebabs, fruits and tea & coffee.
We also cruised past the Meena Bazar, where traders have set up shops, selling garments, handicrafts, souvenirs, gift items, dry fruits and also daily needs like groceries, vegetables and fruits. The cost at these shops is higher than usual, and you need to bargain a lot before buying them.
Lal Chowk:
After our Shikara ride, we hired a local auto to Lal Chowk. It is one of the shopping hubs of Srinagar. As we got down at Ghanta Ghar, a centrally located clock tower, it started drizzling.
We quickly headed for Jain Stores, which sells dry fruits at a reasonable rate. By the time we finished buying almonds and walnuts, it started raining heavily. So, we shelved our plans of further shopping and went to Adhoos, a popular Kashmiri restaurant nearby, for dinner (more about the food and restaurants of Srinagar in a separate section).
After dinner, we took an auto and alighted near the Dal Gate Bridge, and then went to the Sultan Bakery for buying next day’s breakfast. Sultan had a wide variety of bakery items, and we bought Walnut fudge, Cheese cake, some cookies and Bakarkhani bread.
Local Sightseeing of Srinagar:
On our 5th day in Kashmir, we had planned to visit the places of interest in Srinagar. The forecasters had predicted for a wet day. It had rained overnight, and we woke up to a gloomy morning. Our driver, Zahoor bhai, reported to our hotel around 8.15 AM, and we started soon after.
Shankaracharya Temple:
Our first stop was at the Shankaracharya Temple, perched on top of the Shankaracharya Hill. After Ghat 16, we had to take a detour from the Boulevard Road and climb the hill.
The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that the Vedic scholar Adi Shankaracharya had visited the temple, and hence the hill and temple have been named after him.
The temple is open from 8 AM. It is advisable to visit the place early in the morning, so that the car can reach the top. Otherwise the cars get piled up, and you have to walk uphill. Anyways, after that also, you need to climb around 250 steps to reach the temple complex and another 30 steps to the main temple.
By the time we reached the car parking, it started raining and we had to bring out our umbrella and rain coat.
The temple compound caters to breathtaking bird’s eye view of the city and the Dal Lake below. But we were unlucky that the surroundings were hazy due to the rain.
About the Mughal Gardens of Kashmir:
There are 6 picturesque gardens in Kashmir that date back to the Mughal era:
- Nishat Bagh
- Shalimar Bagh
- Chashme Shahi or Chashma Shahi
- Pari Mahal
- Achabal Bagh
- Verinag
During the Mughal rule, the emperors frequented the Kashmir valley from Agra and Delhi, and it was Emperor Jahangir who described Kashmir as the “Paradise on Earth”. And in line with paradise, Jahangir and his son Shah Jahan planned to setup pleasure gardens in the midst of the charming valley. Although each of these gardens is unique in their own aspect, they all bear a heavy influence of Islamic and Persian art.
Out of the 6 gardens, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Pari Mahal and Chashme Shahi are located in Srinagar, and Achabal and Verinag in Anantanag district.
Chashme Shahi or Chashma Shahi:
After Shankaracharya Temple, the first garden that we visited was the Chashme Shahi. Located in the Zabarwan Mountains, it was built during the rule of Shah Jahan as a gift to his son Prince Dara Shikoh.
Spread across 3 levels, this colourful garden has a tomb or hut at the topmost level. A spring that originates from this tomb is believed to have medicinal and healing properties in its water. The spring gradually cascades down along a ramp and forms a water pool and fountain in the second and third levels.
We wandered around the colourful beds of flowers, occasionally pausing to appreciate their beauty. On a dry day, we would have definitely sat on the carpet of grass and spent some time in tranquillity.
Pari Mahal:
Around 2 KM further up from Chashme Shahi and overlooking the Dal Lake is the Pari Mahal. It was also constructed by Shah Jahan for Dara Shikoh. The latter used the place for studying astrology and astronomy.
Literally meaning the Angels’ Palace, this beautiful terraced and manicured garden is spread across 7 levels. We explored all the levels using the series of steps at the corner of each terrace. The view of the lake was magnificent, but the weather played spoilsport.
There are impressive structures within the garden, with splendid arches and domes that reflect the Islamic form of art.
Char Chinar Island in the Dal Lake:
After visiting Pari Mahal, we came down from the Zabarwan Mountain back to the Boulevard Road. On the way to Nishat Bagh, we stopped at Ghat 23, the nearest to the Char Chinar Island.
Char Chinar or Char Chinari is a square shaped island in the middle of the Dal Lake, with one Chinar tree at each of its Four (i.e. Char) corners.
The Chinar Leaves are iconic to the Kashmir Valley, and their shape resembles that of Maple leaves. They are Green in summer, and turn Red, Amber or Yellow around November.
After some bargaining, we got a Shikara to take us to the island for Rs. 600. The Shikara ride was charming, as we glided through the tranquil blue water. With the green mountains capped with snow on one side and the vast stretch of water on the other, the vista was captivating. It took us around 15 minutes to reach Char Chinar.
The island is a small one, with a green carpet of grass, interspersed with colourful flowerbeds. The view of the lake from here was also majestic. Being a small place, there is nothing much to do, except inhaling some fresh air and spending some time in solitude.
Nishat Bagh:
The Nishat Garden or the “Garden of Joy” is located just on the eastern bank of the Dal Lake. It is the second largest Mughal Garden in Kashmir (the largest being the Shalimar Bagh) and was constructed by Mirza Abul Hasan in 1633.
With the Zabarwan mountain range as its backdrop, this terraced garden with water cascades, pools and fountains, and pathways bordered by chinar and cypress trees is a treat to everyone’s eyes. The terraces rise from the lake towards the mountains and are characterised by fascinating flowerbeds of different variety and colour.
Nishat Bagh has 12 terraces in total, each representing one Zodiac sign. We gradually climbed one level after another, criss-crossing the gardens as we paused on the grass to breathe in the fresh aroma of the moist soil. The fountains and water cascades were magnificent, and provided the perfect background for a family photograph.
It was already lunch time, when we came out of the Nishat Garden. There is a marketplace just outside the main gate, where we a found a lot of food stalls. After a quick bite of fried rice and momo, we started for Shalimar Bagh.
Shalimar Bagh:
The Shalimar Garden, originally built by Emperor Jahangir in 1619 (and extended later by other rulers), exemplifies the typical Mughal and Persian form of art and architecture. The emperor was so much in love with the Kashmir valley that, he made it his summer home, and used to travel every year from to Srinagar along with his ministers. So, he built this lavish pleasure garden, along with other buildings like Diwan-i-Aam (Hall of Public Audience), Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience) etc. These buildings, with the intricate art and paintings on the walls and ceilings, and the carvings on the pillars speak highly of the craftsmanship of the Mughal era.
And let’s not forget the beautifully landscaped gardens, dotted by so many species of flowers, plants and trees, fountains and pools. Spread across huge area (it the largest garden in the Kashmir valley), it caters to every nature lover the perfect tranquillity in the midst of a lush green terrain.
Hazratbal Dargah:
The Hazratbal Dargah is located on the western bank of the Dal Lake, in the Hazratbal locality of Srinagar. It is considered the holiest shrine of Kashmir, as it houses a relic, Moi-e-Muqqadas, which is believed to be the hair of Prophet Muhammad.
No sooner than we got down from our car, we were welcomed by flocks of pigeons. We entered through the gates and approached the white dome shaped building. There are separate prayer halls for men and women, where we entered by covering our head.
After visiting the shrine, we approached the banks of the Dal Lake on our left. The rains had stopped by now, but the surroundings were hazy. It was very peaceful here, and we sat on the steps leading to the water. In front of us was the vast expanse of the lake and further away, the Zabarwan range. On a clear day, it seems the sunset from this point captivates one and all.
Outside the main gate of the dargah is a series of shops selling Petai paratha (huge sized parathas) and sweet Halwa. The smell was very tempting, and we approached one of them. Here, shopkeepers sell paratha and halwa by weight, and we purchased half a Kilo for Rs. 80. And it tasted yummy.
Moon Light – The Walnut Fudge Shop:
Once you are in the neighbourhood of Hazratbal or the Kashmir University, it is a sin not to visit the Moon Light Bakery – the Walnut Fudge Shop. Favourites of both the localites and tourists alike, it is the most famous Walnut fudge shop of Srinagar. And they sell Walnut Fudge only, NOTHING ELSE.
Made of walnut, dates and honey, the fudge just melted in our mouth. The cost was Rs. 1100 per Kilo, and we purchased some more to take back to our home in Kolkata also.
We had tasted walnut fudge in other places like Sultan Bakery (near Dal Gate Bridge), but the one at Moonlight was no doubt the best. We found a couple of more shops with the name “Moonlight” in vicinity, so please ensure that you visit the right place.
Adjacent to Moon Light, we found a shop “Taj Bakery” that sells a variety of local breads and cakes. We purchased Bakarkhani, Sheermal and donuts for our next day’s breakfast.
Jamia Masjid:
Located in the Nowhatta area of Srinagar, the architecture of the Jamia Masjid is influenced by Persian style of art as well as that of Buddhist pagodas. The mosque complex is square shaped, with large prayer halls along all four sides. There is an open courtyard with flowers and plants in the middle and a fountain at the centre.
We took off our shoes outside the main gate and entered the premises. We roamed around the place, and then sat on the grass. There were not many people around, and the surrounding was very peaceful. To our surprise, we found the top of the Hari Parbat Fort peeping from behind the eastern boundary.
Zabarwan Park:
With Jamia Masjid, we had completed all the points of sightseeing in our bucket list. We requested our driver, Zahoor bhai, to drop us at the Ghat 19A of the Dal Lake. Opposite to the ghat is a small amusement park, called the Zabarwan Park. It has become popular recently for the hot air balloon rides.
We bid goodbye to Zahoor bhai and entered the park. The kids were very excited for the balloon ride. But nature had some other plans. As we approached the ticket counter, suddenly it started raining heavily. The park authorities cancelled all rides, and we took shelter in the restaurant inside the park.
Food to try out in Srinagar:
A visit to the Kashmir valley remains incomplete unless you try the local cuisine. Here I will suggest you ones that you the must try.
Wazwan:
The most popular Kashmiri food is the Kashmiri Wazwan.
It is a multi-course meal consisting of 20-25 items. The main course is served in a decorated copperware plate called trami, and the side dishes in copper pots. Here are few of the popular items served as part of Wazwan:
- Rogan Josh – A spicy mutton curry
- Tabak Maaz – Ribs of sheep fried in ghee
- Gostava – Meat balls in a curd based white gravy
- Rista – Meat balls in a red curry
- Mirch Korma – Mutton curry prepared with Kasmiri spices and red chilli
- Methi Maaz – A curry prepared with different parts of sheep
- Dhaniya Korma – Mutton curry prepared with coriander
- Mutton Lahabi Kabab
- Mutton Sheekh Kabab
- Mutton Shammi Kabab
- Nadroo Yakhni – A curd based dish prepared with Lotus stem
- Kashmiri Dum Aloo
- Kashmiri saag
Most of the Kashmiri restaurants serve a miniature version of Wazwan (consisting of 6-10 dishes) and also sell the items individually. So, you can order them as per your liking and appetite.
Other popular Kashmiri dishes:
Chicken Kanti (a non spicy gravy with lots of tomato, onion and capsicum), Tuuj Kabab, Waza Chicken, Kashmiri Biryani and Kashmiri non-veg Pulao are some of the other popular dishes that you can try out.
Kashmiri Breads:
In Srinagar, every street or every market has a one or more bakery shops. They bake a variety of local breads and cakes. We tried Walnut fudge, Cheese cake, Bakarkhani, Sheermal and donuts at the following places: Moon Light Bakery, Taj Bakery (both near Hazratbal or Kashmir University) and Sultan Bakery (located opposite to Dal Gate). As I mentioned earlier, Walnut fudge from the Moon Light Bakery is not something you would not like to miss out.
When in Kashmir, you also must also try Girda Roti (thick flat bread baked in a Tandoor oven) with Tea in one of your morning’s breakfast. Although they are sold by grocery shops also, try to locate (by enquiring from the locals) and buy from the shops that themselves bake the Girda roti.
Lavasa is similar to roti or chapatti in shape, but is very soft and thin and is served cold. It is consumed with kababs or non-veg gravy items. We had Lavasa with Chicken Kanti and Kabab at the Muneer Cafeteria, and the combination was heavenly.
Kashmiri Tea:
Kashmir is famous for the Kehwa (or kahwa) tea, which is prepared by boiling the tea leaves with saffron, cinnamon, cardamom and honey, and garnished with thin of slices of dry fruits (like almond and walnut). It rejuvenates you instantly, especially when the weather is cold.
You will get kehwa everywhere in Srinagar and Kashmir, sold by local vendors. But they may not be authentic. We tasted authentic kehwa at Laripora, on our way to Pahalgam.
Another popular tea is the Noon chai (or the tea with salt). It is prepared by boiling tea with milk and salt. Unfortunately, I did not like the taste (or may be, I did not have the authentic one).
Restaurants to visit in Srinagar:
I had done a lot of homework on the restaurants that we should visit in Srinagar. Accordingly, we had decided to try out Kashmiri cuisine for dinners at different restaurants. We visited Adhoos Restaurant (near Lal Chowk), Shamyana Restaurant (opposite to Ghat 2), Stream Restaurant (opposite to Ghat 2) and Muneer Cafeteria (in Khayam Chowk, at a walking distance from Dal Gate Bridge).
As per the online reviews, Adhoos is the most famous restaurant in Srinagar. But our dinner at Adhoos was the most disappointing of our entire Kashmir trip. We ordered Gostava, Nadroo Yakhni and Lahabi Kabab curry. The meat balls of Gostava were undercooked. Coming to Nadroo curry, few pieces of lotus stem were soft and succulent, but rest all were hard. Surely, I didn’t expect this from Adhoos.
Muneer Cafeteria and Imran Cafeteria, located opposite of one another at Khayam Chowk, serve similar kind of food. But we had got better reviews of Muneer, and we went there. At the entrance, the smell of the kababs being fried, instantly enticed us to enter the place. We went to the first floor family section, and ordered for Tuuj Kabab (served with 5 types of chutney), Sheekh Kabab, Chicken Kanti and Lavasa. All the items tasted delectable.
Shamyana and Stream Restaurants, both located opposite to Ghat 2, are must visit places if you are around the Dal Lake. The popular dishes in Stream are non-vegetarian Kashmiri Pulao (served in a big bowl, with generous portions of Kababs, Paneer and dry fruits) and Waza chicken. In Shamyana, along with other Wazwan dishes, we had ordered the Kashmiri Biryani. The biryani, although good, was very much spicy.
Houseboats of Dal Lake and Nigeen Lake:
If you want to stay in a houseboat in Dal Lake, please note the following points:
- As I mentioned earlier in my post, from Ghat 1 to 15 of the Dal Lake, the lake is narrow. So it is advisable to hire a Houseboat after Ghat 15 in order to enjoy the wider view of the lake.
- Plan for your stay in a houseboat, only if you intend to spend a considerable amount of day time there. That way, you would be able to admire the beauty of the surrounding vista. If you are planning to spend the entire day travelling and only spend the night only in the houseboat, then it might not be worth.
- Staying in a houseboat constrains your movement, as you always need a Shikara to come to the Boulevard Road bank of the lake.
- Normally the Shikara ride is free of cost at the time of check-in and check-out from the houseboat. Other trips to the shore may or may not be chargeable. But, it is better to confirm this when you make the reservation of your houseboat.
- Our houseboat cum hotel (Hotel Island) at Ghat 8 didn’t have the provision of serving lunch or dinner. So, the guests need to come to the Boulevard Road to have their major meals. So, it is good to confirm the dining facility while booking.
- Shikaras are available till 9 PM. So, if you are reaching late at your houseboat, you need to inform the owner beforehand, so that he can make an alternate arrangement.
There is another lake nearby, called the Nigeen Lake. It also has lots of houseboats along its shoreline. Although we did not visit the Nigeen Lake, I have read that it is cleaner than Dal Lake. Also it seems that the houseboats provide better facilities there, and are comparatively more costly.
Some useful information and tips:
How to reach Srinagar:
Srinagar, the summer capital of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, has its own airport and is connected to other parts of India through regular flights.
Unlike Jammu (the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir), Srinagar is not connected to the rest of India though railways. Srinagar has its own rail station, but the railway line at present runs till Banihal (around 150 KM from Jammu). As of 2023, railway tracks are being laid to connect Srinagar to Jammu, and that would make travel to the city even more convenient.
By road, the distance between Jammu and Srinagar is 245 KM, and it should take around 6 hours and 30 minutes. But one should always account for the huge traffic jam on the Jammu – Srinagar highway before making the travel plans.
What is the best time to visit Srinagar:
Kashmir is a place which you can visit in all seasons. The summer caters you to a green Kashmir with lots of foliage. Winters welcome you with a blanket of snow. From mid-March to mid-April, the added attraction is the Tulip festival. If you are visiting in October-November, you will be fascinated by the changing colour of the leaves of Chinar tree.
Review of Hotels we stayed in Srinagar:
As you would have noticed in our itinerary, we had stayed in Srinagar in a staggered manner. So, we had thought of trying out different places to stay. We stayed at the following hotels:
- Hotel Humza, located in an alley opposite Ghat 9.
- Hotel Island, a hybrid of hotel and homestay on the Dal Lake. Nearest ghat is Ghat 8.
- Hotel York at Mamta Chowk, a few minutes’ walk from the Dal Gate Bridge.
Out of these 3 places, we liked Hotel Humza the most. Apart from the convenient location, the biggest plus point at Humza is the large room and big bathroom. On the contrary, the room in Hotel York was small and cramped. Both the hotels are a bit old and don’t have an elevator (the hotel staff helped us carrying the luggage) or in-house restaurant (there are eateries around).
Hotel Island is located on the Dal Lake, and you need to ride a Shikara to reach the place. We did not like it very much, as the rooms were shabby, and lacks maintenance. The glass panes of our room and bathroom were partially broken. The time being summer, we didn’t face much inconvenience, but during winter it would be difficult to stay in such rooms.
We had made the reservations through online travel portals, and they had cost us between Rs 1800 and Rs 2200 per night.
Details of Car Rental:
We rented a Sedan car from a Srinagar based rental agency – Kashmir Car Rental (+91-88250-62819). As per our itinerary, the rental charges were Rs. 19,800 (Airport pickup on Day 1 to Airport drop on Day 9). That comes to Rs. 2200 per day. Zahoor Bhat (+91 70064 05231) was our driver for the entire trip. A perfect gentleman and guide, our Kashmir trip wouldn’t have been that smooth without Zahoor bhai.
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