Activities in My Kashmir
Because kashmir has Winter and Summer season so the activities, places, cuisines all change in taste and color. All these changes set Kashmir apart and make it magnificent. There are both Summer activities in Kashmir and Winter activities in Kashmir to entertain all of the guests. Summer activities start from May onwards till November. And then winter engulfs from November till April.
Summer activities to do in Kashmir
- Sightseeing’s Srinagar : Mughal gardens, Tulip garden, Botanical garden , Cheshama-Shahi, Pari-Mahal, Raj Bhavan, S.P.S. Museum , old-city , Floating Garden Dal Lake , Lotus Garden Dal Lake.
- Visiting famous tourist destinations : Gulmarg , Sonmarg , Pahlagam , Doodhpathri , Yousmarg.
- Off Beat destinations : Aharbal, Chattpal , Bangus Valley , Khag Valley , Gurez Valley.
- Trekking & Camping: Great Lakes trekk, Tarsar Marsar lake trekk, Ganngbal Lake , Trekk.
- Adventure activities : Rafting , Para Gliding , Pony rides , Horse rides , ATV rides, Jungle Safari , Gondola Cable Car, Glamping, Hot Air Baloon , Aero Baloon.
- Water Sporting activities : Shikara ride , Water Skating , Jet Skiing , Motor Boating , Water Cruising , Swimming , Angling , Fishing .
- Sporting activities : Golfing .
- Wildlife activities : Dachigam National Park , Pahalgam Zoo , Bird Watching at Wular Lake and Manasbal Lake.
- Shopping : Souvenirs , handicraft materials , Shawls, Pashmina, Dry Fruits .
In Kashmir after the onset of winter activities like trekking and off beat places are stopped because snow cuts of the small narrow passes at high altitudes. Much of water sporting activities in Kashmir are also stopped in winter as temperature goes sub-zero sometimes to negative 10 degrees Celsius freezing the whole water body like Dal Lake. But with winter comes the snow and brings joy for snow lovers and opens door for snow activities in Kashmir.
Winter activities for Kashmir
- Sightseeing’s Srinagar : Mughal gardens, Cheshama-Shahi, Pari-Mahal, Raj Bhavan. SPS Museum, Old City
- Visiting major tourist destinations : Gulmarg , Sonmarg , Pahlagam , Doodhpathri , Yousmarg.
- Water Sporting activities : Shikara ride , Motor Boating ,Angling
- Adventure activities : Pony rides , Horse rides , ATV rides, Gondola Cable Car,
- Snow sports : Chained Jeep safari , Ice-Skating , Snow boarding , Ice-Hockey , Skiing , Sledges
- Wildlife activities : Dachigam National Park , Pahalgam Zoo .
- Shopping : Souvenirs , handicraft materials , Shawls, Pashmina, Dry Fruits
