Your Guide To Choose Srinagar Tour Packages
Srinagar is one of the best tourist attractions of Kashmir tourism. There are numerous ‘Srinagar tour packages and Kashmir tour packages for family’ available online and in-person. Cliffhangers India is specialized in ‘Srinagar tour packages and Kashmir tour packages for family’.
Srinagar can be categorized as one of the primary destinations of Kashmir tourism. Srinagar tour packages offer vivid experiences to the travelers. Srinagar is located on the banks of the River Jhelum in the valley of Kashmir. Some of the best places to visit in Kashmir’s summer capital Srinagar are Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens, Manasbal Lake, Shankaracharya Mandir, Hazratbal Mosque, Nagin Lake, Jama Masjid, Wular Lake and much more
Srinagar is a great place and a tranquil city with a lot to offer its tourists. One of the best places to stay while in Jammu & Kashmir is Srinagar. There are plenty of hostels, hotels and resorts. The resorts near Dal Lake are a delight to stay in and enjoy the beauty of Kashmir.
Various Srinagar tour packages and Kashmir tour packages for family offer different itineraries. We have jotted down some good places for you to stay in Srinagar.
Some of the best resorts, hotels and hostels in Srinagar are:
- 5 star resorts like The Orchard Retreat & Spa, The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa, and Vivanta Dal Palak.
- 4 star resorts like The Sultan Resort, The Chinar Resort & Spa, and Houseboat Zaindari Palace.
- 5-star hotels like the Pine N Peak by ITC Hotel Group, Vivanta Dal View, The Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar, HBM Groups.
- 4 star hotels like Four Points by Sheraton Srinagar, Royal Comfy Regency, Hotel Alpine K2, Lemon Tree Hotel Srinagar
- Best luxury hostels are Raybo Hostel, Himalayan Bunker, Hearth Hostel, and Zostel Srinagar.
Srinagar, in the Kashmir Valley is a famous hill station in northern India. Srinagar is filled with splendid natural beauty. It is also referred to as the ‘Land of Lakes and Gardens’ or the ‘Switzerland of India’. The gardens in Srinagar have a distinct Mughal influence, as they were cultivated by Mughal emperors.
- Reaching Srinagar
Srinagar’s Sheikh ul-Alam airport, completed in 2009 and is owned by the Indian Air Force. It can be reached by flights from New Delhi. Flights are also available from Jammu, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Lucknow.
The Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation provides a budget friendly bus service from the airport to the Tourist Reception Centre in Srinagar. Pre-paid taxis can charge around 1500 INR for the same. For metro city residents who wish to visit Srinagar, one thing to note is that App-based taxi services such as Uber and Ola are not available here.
Another budget friendly and adventurous travel option is for you to try taking an Indian Railways train to reach Jammu Tawi railway station and then take a shared jeep/taxi to Srinagar. The travel time for this journey is around eight hours. Buses going on this number route run slower, taking around 11-12 hours to reach Srinagar.
The latest tunnel rail travel has promised to cut the travel time from Jammu to Srinagar by around five hours.
- Best time to visit Srinagar
December to February is very cold in Srinagar. It snows and tourists enjoy skiing during the winter months. Many tourists also visit the Vaishnodevi Mandir. Helicopter service to reach the shrine from Katra is available. People also travel from Srinagar to Vaishnodevi Mandir. Most ‘Srinagar tour packages and Kashmir tour packages for family’ would recommend you to visit the divine Vaishnodevi Mandir.
The lakes and gardens can be enjoyed during the months from April to October. April to June is a tourist season. The famous Tulips festival is celebrated in the first couple of weeks of April.
The monsoon starts around mid July. September and October are also good months to visit Srinagar.
Anytie you visit Srinagar, the houseboats of Srinagar will always welcome you and you can enjoy a splendid stay on a houseboat here. Reputable houseboats can be booked at the airport or authentic houseboats have their individual websites.
(Lastly, a stay in Lal Chowk, visit to the local market and the river Jhelum and Dal lake in Srinagar can be the tiniest way to enjoy a trip to Srinagar. For staying connected through mobile phone, keep a postpaid connection for use when in Srinagar. Prepaid Sims may not work on roaming mode in Srinagar. You can alternatively get a local sim while you are in Srinagar.)
Well, Srinagar can offer a lot to everyone. Whether you are looking for luxurious, deluxe, standard or low budget packages Cliffhangers India in Srinagar, can provide you with some of the best Srinagar tour packages and Kashmir tour packages for your family. Get in touch with Cliffhangers India today for authentic information and useful tips to make your Kashmir- Srinagar tour a remarkable one!
