Srinagar Tours & Holidays
Srinagar Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Old Srinagar puts one in mind of London before the fire. Founded in the sixth century by Raja Pravarasen and beautifully located around a number of lakes, Srinagar, 'the beautiful city', is divided in two by the river Jhelum that is crossed by a number of bridges. The old town is a wonderful maze of narrow streets and alleyways, is home to a number of famous mosques, temples and tombs including Jesus's if you believe the legend and though the true beauty of Kashmir has probably never been reflected ...
Old Srinagar puts one in mind of London before the fire. Founded in the sixth century by Raja Pravarasen and beautifully located around a number of lakes, Srinagar, 'the beautiful city', is divided in two by the river Jhelum that is crossed by a number of bridges. The old town is a wonderful maze of narrow streets and alleyways, is home to a number of famous mosques, temples and tombs including Jesus's if you believe the legend and though the true beauty of Kashmir has probably never been reflected in its capital city, it still makes for an interesting place to wander.
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Meet Kashmiri artisans
Wander along the hidden lanes of Srinagar to see the traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and see master artisans at work. You will gain an understanding of the processes, and meet the artisans who have created these works of art over the years.
Visit the mosques of Old Srinagar
Navigate your way around Old Srinagar to see the beauty of the old city's mosques. Here you can appreciate the mystical and esoteric elements of Islam with its beautifully designed prayer halls, stunning carved woodwork and beautiful calligraphy.
Visit Dal Lake floating market
Board your shikara early in the morning and catch a glimpse of a unique sunrise market held on Dal Lake, where locals haggle and barter for their daily supplies of fruit, vegetables and colourful flowers.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar, Srinagar
Encircled by the Himalayan ranges and set before the waters of Dal Lake, this former Maharajah's palace has been meticulously restored to reflect something of its former glory. Built in 1910, the…
Royal Houseboat, Srinagar
Situated on a quiet corner of Dal Lake, with wonderful views out over a lotus field, picturesque houseboats and the mountains beyond, besides Sukoon this is probably the most luxurious group of…
Sukoon Houseboat, Srinagar
Opened in April 2013, the former Neil Armstrong houseboat is easily the most luxurious on either lake. Owned and run by Altaf Chapri, a real visionary in the world of Indian boutique tourist…TOURS FEATURING Srinagar
Travel to India with like-minded people on one of our small group tours (usually max size 12), featuring knowledgeable local guides and an expert tour leader.
India: High Road to Kashmir
Witness some epic Himalayan scenery, and one of the traditional Buddhist festivals of Ladakh. Experience the cold desert in the Nubra Valley, and drive one of the most spectacular road journeys to reach the beautiful lakes and mountains of Kashmir.
Karakoram Adventure - Kashgar to Kashmir
From Kashgar's Sunday Market in China, travel through Pakistan's Hunza Valley, to Lahore, Amritsar in India and finish with a stay on a houseboat in Srinagar.