Things to Do in Jammu-Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir, located in the Indian Himalayas, offers a variety of activities for tourists, including heritage sightseeing, boating, photography, and adrenaline-pumping activities like skiing, mountaineering, and trekking. The region is known as "Paradise on Earth" due to its natural beauty and numerous landmarks. Kashmir alone is renowned for its stunning scenery, adventure sports, historic sites, local cuisine, and vibrant markets. Visitors are encouraged to immerse themselves in the local culture and try out various activities.

Leisure and Cultural Trip in Jammu and Kashmir

1. Riding shikara in Dal Lake and Manasbal Lake
2. Staying in houseboat in Srinagar
3. Exploring magnificent tulip garden and Mughal gardens
4. Shopping for exquisite Kashmiri handlooms and Pashmina shawls, antique copperware like samovars, Namda hand-woven carpets, local garments called Ferins, and expensive Doda Sapphire
5. Enjoying local Kashmiri cuisine like Nadroo Yakhni, Matschgand, Paneer Chaman,, and Gushtaba
6. Pilgrimaging to Amarnath, Vaishnodevi, and Kheer Bhawani

Adventures in Jammu and Kashmir

1. Skiing and snowboarding in Pahalgam, Sonamarg, and Gulmarg
2. Mountain biking from Srinagar to Sonamarg, Sonamarg to Manasbal Lake, Srinagar to Gulmarg, Gulmarg to Pahalgam, Pahalgam to Srinagar, and Srinagar to Leh
3. River rafting in Pahalgam and Sonamarg
4. Paragliding in Sonamarg, Gulmarg, Bhaderwah, Sanasar, and Harwan (Srinagar)
5. Trekking to high altitude lakes like Vishansar, Tarsar, Gadsar, Alpather, and Satsar
6. Hot air ballooning over the valleys of Suru and Zanskar
7. Riding gondola cable car from Gulmarg
8. Pony ride in Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Yusmarg, and Gulmarg

Nature and Wildlife Tour in Jammu and Kashmir

1. Experiencing wildlife in national parks, like Hemis, Kishtwar, Dachigam, Kazinag, and Salim Ali, to see snow leopard, musk deer, brown bear, marmot, red fox, Himalayan black bear, golden eagles, monal pheasants, and griffon vultures
2. Bird-watching in more than 20 wetlands throughout the state