Guide to Kashmir for Travel Beginners

Kashmir has always been a renowned place since the times of old Bollywood movies- a featured destination for honeymoon, a romantic getaway for couples, a thrilling journey to self- discovery for beginners at traveling solo and many such definitions. All of them hold true, from the charm of a wintry landscape for romance to the excitement of traveling to untouched regions unknown by oneself.

Kashmir, with its stunning cornucopia of views, has its hold on our hearts. Traveling to the place would be nothing short of a dreamy vacation. So, book flight tickets to India from Canada, and come get lost in its charm with us at Flyopedia.

Where to stay in Kashmir

While Kashmir has a lot of places to enjoy its views from, starting from the capital is always a great choice. For the same reason, check out Vivanta Dal View in Srinagar as it expanses over the Kralsangri hill estate. If you visit in the winter season, you can soak in the light sun reflected off the snow- peaked mountains of the Zabarwan Range.

The lake and the Himalayas envelop the Lalit Grand Palace. People easily know The Chinar as the best restaurant in all of Kashmir. For a traditional Kashmiri experience, visit Mascot Houseboats for your stay, as these offer a 5 star experience over Nageen Lake, going up to as much as 5  bedrooms on a houseboat.

Where to eat in Kashmir

It truly would be criminal not to try local Kashmiri food, from the fresh baqerkhayn and sheermal from the local bakeries or the regular dhabas serving delicious yakhni and gushtaba. Moreover, A must- try place would be the Nedous Dining Room in Gulmarg, where Nehru, Jinnah, Mahatma Gandhi and Mountbatten planned out historical moves over a wooden log Bukhari (fireplace).

You also need to go to the Igloo Café, which is built completely of snow, for an instagrammable evening. When you are in Srinagar, try out the Tabak maz at Ahdoo’s Restaurant, yakhni at Linz Café, chicken tawook at Ground Zero Grill & Café and roast duck at Lhasa along with coffee at Books & Bricks Café and tea at Chai Jaai. Visit these places after you book cheap tickets to India with Flyopedia.

What to do in Kashmir

Kashmir has been a place ideal for all seasons, with a host of things to do. Enjoy a shikara ride in Srinagar’s Dal Lake or Manasbal Lake near Sonamarg. You can ride the Gondola cable car or try your hand at golf in the Gulmarg Golf Club, which is one of the largest golf courses in the world. Go on a flavor- rich journey through all of Kashmir by trying all the local delicacies it has to offer. Buy some exclusively Kashmiri items like Pashmina shawls, hand- weaved carpets, local garments called Ferins and antique Copperware samovars.

To get to Kashmir, all you need to do is contact the Flyopedia team who are available for you at all times. Or you can book international flights to India and get a train or flight to Kashmir. That has been all for travel beginners planning their journey to Kashmir for the first time. Let us know what you tried out on your journey.

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