Why visit Srinagar?
The city wraps around Dal and Nigeen lakes, with carved-wood houseboats, terraced Mughal gardens and an old town full of craft workshops.
Our Srinagar tour packages make the most of that: a comfortable base, a private cab and day trips planned around the weather.
How many nights do you need in Srinagar?
Three nights is the minimum for a first visit; four is better.
A Srinagar package for 3 nights gives you one day in the city and a day each in Gulmarg and Pahalgam, the classic Gulmarg Pahalgam Srinagar trip. A Srinagar package for 4 nights adds Sonamarg and a slower pace.
Only have a weekend? A short package trip to Srinagar with a houseboat night is still a lovely taste of the valley.
What's included in a Srinagar trip package?
Every Srinagar trip package includes your hotel or houseboat, breakfast and dinner, a private cab, airport pickup and drop, and a complimentary Shikara ride.
Gondola tickets, pony rides and local union taxis are paid separately on the day.
Do Kashmir tours start and end in Srinagar?
Yes. Every Kashmir tour package from Srinagar starts and ends in the city, so it works as a Srinagar to Srinagar package tour.
That means no long one-way drive at the end. We pick you up when you land and drop you back at the airport or railway station on your last day.
What are the top sights in Srinagar?
These are the places our guests enjoy most in Srinagar:
Dal Lake
Shikara rides past floating gardens, vegetable markets and lotus beds.Mughal Gardens
Nishat, Shalimar and Chashme Shahi, terraced gardens built by the Mughal emperors.Shankaracharya Temple
A hilltop temple with the best panoramic view of the city.Old City
Jamia Masjid, Khanqah-e-Moula and narrow lanes full of crafts.Tulip Garden
One of Asia's largest tulip gardens, in bloom for a few weeks each spring.Hazratbal Shrine
A white marble shrine on the northern shore of Dal Lake.What are the best things to do in Srinagar?
- Stay a night on a houseboat
- Visit the early-morning floating vegetable market
- Try a wazwan meal
- Shop for pashmina and papier-mâché
When is the best time to visit Srinagar?
April – October; December – February for snow.
Read our best time to visit Kashmir guide for a month-by-month breakdown.
How far is Srinagar from other places in Kashmir?
| From | To | Distance (approx.) | Drive time (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Srinagar | Gulmarg | 50 km | 1.5 – 2 hrs |
| Srinagar | Sonamarg | 80 km | 2.5 – 3 hrs |
| Srinagar | Pahalgam | 95 km | 2.5 – 3 hrs |
| Srinagar | Doodhpathri | 42 km | 1.5 hrs |
| Gulmarg | Pahalgam | 140 km | 4 – 4.5 hrs |
| Gulmarg | Sonamarg | 135 km | 4 hrs |
| Sonamarg | Pahalgam | 170 km | 5 hrs |
| Jammu | Srinagar | 250 km | 6 – 8 hrs |
| Katra | Srinagar | 240 km | 6 – 7 hrs (train: about 3 hrs) |
Srinagar FAQs
Is Srinagar safe for tourists?
Srinagar welcomes lakhs of tourists every year. As anywhere, follow local advice, carry ID and check current conditions before you travel; we keep our guests updated throughout their trip.
What is the best area to stay in Srinagar?
Around the Boulevard and Dal Lake for views and easy access, or a houseboat on Nigeen Lake for something quieter.
We currently have 16 Kashmir packages that include Srinagar; you'll find them below. Not sure which one is right for you? Ask our Kashmir team and we'll suggest the best fit.
Official information: J&K Department of Tourism
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