Activities

Horse Riding

What better way to see this beautiful countryside and mountain passes. Pony riding is one of amusements for the tourists. There is a large open area which is most beautiful with natural scenery and comfortable for horse riding. Gulmarg, Yusmarg, Sonamarg & Pahalgam predominantly provide best horse rides. Horses are abundantly available in all the resorts.

Horses are also used to carry trekkers and trekking equipment to the highlands of the State. There is no better way to get close to the heavens.

Fishing

Nothing is more rewarding than eating your own food caught fresh from the mountain lake, especially when it is tasty rainbow and brown trout. Your mountain guide and your cook will prepare a delicious meal in no time. Kashmir has been rightly called an angler’s paradise, with a network of rivers and streams as well as high altitude lakes abounding in trout – both brown and rainbow. Kashmir’s fabled natural beauty needs no introduction. The river Sindh & Lidder offer some of the finest mountain river trout fish anywhere in the world today providing a wild environment for trout, as their waters are swollen during the summer by melting glaciers. At this time they offer very demanding spot, compelling the angles to fish deeply on the edge of the rock strew torrent. A day spent beside the river meandering through rugged bolder – strew river, will forever remain of the memory. Rivers like the Lidder, Indus, Jhelum and smaller tributaries like the Bringhi, Aru and Sheshnag- all replete with fish; especially brown trout- is a haven for anglers.

Camping

When adrenaline begins to get pumping and things do get overboard, then you need some break from your busy life. Camping is a perfect option for you, which gives you a good chance to relax and refresh your mind. Wake with the birds and listen to the rushing waters of the nearby rivers, open the tent door to discover. The picturesque state of Kashmir offers a number of wonderful camping options that you can avail while planning a vacation to the state. In addition to a pleasant stay, here you can indulge yourself in leisure activities such as Horse riding, angling, fishing, and nature-tours.

Apart from these, you can also plan out a hiking trip with your buddies to an unexplored place while camping. Camping is a hassle free activity, so you do not need to tire yourself in the journey. Moreover, if you have not planned your camping trip to Kashmir just plan it, then do head for the any camp site of the state. The freshness in the air and the lush green surroundings will make your trip a memorable one.

Family Camping

Family camping is a relatively new concept in India. Earlier families used to go for the conventional trips now the new generation wants to have a new experience every time they go for a holiday with the family. Family camping is a very good option for families looking for a complete new experience; they can enjoy many activities like hiking, nature walk, river rafting, bird watching, jungle safari, yoga, etc. These camps offer an insight of the rural lifestyle of the neighboring villages. The children can be taught how to respect Mother Nature and take care of it. These camps provide a wonderful ground for better understanding between parents and children and also strengthening the family bond.

Rafting

Looking to enjoy a river rafting? Welcome to river rafting in Kashmir, Rafting or White-water Rafting is a recreational activity utilizing a raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is usually done on whitewater or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers. The development of this activity as a leisure sport has become popular since the mid 1970s. Whether you are travelling alone or with your family and kids, Kashmir Rivers offers an opportunity for everyone.Along the Lidder River await you to take you on some of the most wonderful rafting expeditions. Enjoy river side rafting camping out in the nature as part of your river rafting tour in Kashmir. Like most outdoor sports, rafting in general has become safer over the years. Expertise in the sport has increased, and equipment has become more specialized and increased in quality.

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Ski

Skiing was first introduced to Gulmarg by two British Army officers who established the first ski club in 1927. Skiing in Gulmarg is one of the world’s greatest adventure skiing experiences. Due to its geographic location Gulmarg gets some of the heaviest snowfalls in the Himalayas and it has earned the distinction of being the best ski resort in the Himalayas. December and January weather provides snow for the best ski resort in Gulmarg, Skiing in Gulmarg – a wonderful combination of incredible powder skiing and the unique culture of India – Gulmarg’s legendary beauty make it a convenient day trip for world class skiing.

Gulmarg is a small isolated hill-village situated in the northern Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir at the western extremity of the Himalayas in a subsidiary range called the Pir Panjals. It is 35 miles away from Srinagar city, the state capital. Gulmarg has quickly become one of the state’s most visited destinations. The slopes of the Chain boast one of the longest and highest ski slopes in Asia. The total distance covered by ski lifts is five kilometers and the resort peaks at an altitude of 4,400 m (14,420 ft), accessed by an aerial gondola (telecabine).

Golf

Kashmir Valley offers verdant golf courses at Srinagar and Gulmarg, where one can play golf all through the summer, stretching from April to November. Bordered by trees of Chinar and Pine, one may play for longer hours here than in the plains because of the lower temperatures and invigorating climate. The main golf courses of Kashmir are:

The Royal Springs Golf Club

The Royal Springs Golf Club offering panoramic views of the Dal Lake and pine dotted mountain peaks, is without doubt one of the most beautiful golf courses in Asia. The undulating fairways and the challenging greens make it a treat for golfers. The most talked about hole on the course is the famous par-3 fifth, which offers a panoramic view of the Dal Lake from an elevated tee. The apple, peach and plum trees among heavenly flower beds, providing a rich hue of colors and aroma, are an added attraction. The course design calls for strategic play and would definitely favor those having strong short game. Royal Spring Golf Club was Designed and laid out by the renowned Golf architect, Robert Trent Jones Jr. II, who has been known to design about 500 courses all over the World, including the cities of Bangkok and China.

The Royal Springs Golf Club, Srinagar
Course Designer	Robert Trent Jones Jr. II
Altitude	8,799 m
No. of Holes	18
Distance	7,000 yards
Par	72

Gulmarg Golf Club

Gulmarg Golf Club was established in the early days of the British rule by Sir Neville Chamberlain, K.C.B. and Redesigned by the famous golf architect, Peter Thompson, the Gulmarg Golf Club has attracted golfers for almost a century. A lush green bowl covered with a variety of alpine flowers and criss crossed by snow fed streams and rivulets; gently undulating slopes carpeted with a natural mossy turf, and a crisply cool bracing weather. The greens have a combination of moss and a high variety of grass and natural slopes, which are fast to play on.

Gulmarg now has a 6,760 yards, par 72, 18 hole golf course. The highest course in the world, it also boasts of India’s longest hole, a par five, 610 yards. Unlike most of the other par-fives on the Gulmarg course, the eighth plays much longer than its 610 yards because of the uphill factor. The green course includes not only the pre-defined rivulets, streams and ponds, but also herds of sheep which eliminate the need for lawn mowers and keep the fairways in top condition. A golfer at Gulmarg also has to beware of the local crow which does not hesitate before taking off with a ball from the fairway, presumably mistaking it for an egg. The most interesting and trying hole on the Gulmarg course is undoubtedly the 17th. Although not very long, it calls for some precise hitting to land on the green which is precariously placed on the edge of a cliff. The 18th hole, a par five, is an exhilarating experience. It’s downhill travel from St. Mary’s Church to the club house, a drop of 300 feet. The Gulmarg Golf Club is well equipped to handle the holiday golfer and arrange for the services of caddies and coaches. Gulmarg’s legendary beauty, prime location and proximity to Srinagar naturally make it one of the premier hill resorts in the country. Gulmarg, a mountain resort with exceptional beauty.

Gulmarg Golf Club
Year of foundation	1891
Altitude	8,799 m
No. of Holes	18
Distance	6,760 yards
Par	72
Additional Facilities	Bar, Library, Lounge, Table tennis, lawn tennis, Restaurant, Card room
Accommodation	In the City

The Kashmir Golf Club at Srinagar

The Kashmir Golf Club at Srinagar City is spread over 52 sprawling acres of lush land, With well laid out bunkers and hazards, interspersed between Chinars and Pine trees, is a professional 18-hole course and has been the venue of many tournaments. The course has common fairways and a par of 70. This 18-hole course has served as the venue of a number of tournaments. Kashmir Golf Club prides itself for churning out the first golfing professional in India, Ghulam Mohammad in 1930.

Pahalgam Golf Club

Pahalgam has a golf course at 2400 meters above the sea level. Pahalgam Club has a 9-hole golf course, which can be used by tourists.

Morning Market

Srinagar is well known for its produce- fruits and vegetables. Early every morning the vegetable market takes place where farmers come to sell their stock, both retail and wholesale. All stock is brought to the site on small boats and all transactions and bargaining is carried out in the boats on the lake. It is on Dal Lake and is just a normal affair for locals but attracts a fair number of curious tourists, At the height of market time it is phrenetic and busy, people joslling and arguing over prices making for a colorful and chaotic atmosphere. Nevertheless, one can enjoy watching the local people going about their own way of life, which has not changed for decades. In fact, what you can enjoy most is not so much the market but the nuances of the people, such as the friendliness, the bargaining and the most interestingly the lack of females in the market. To get to the floating market on Dal Lake, one needs to start early- preferably around 5.30am. It takes about 30-45 minutes for the shikara to get to the market. You should budget to spend between 1 to 2 hours for this activity. Actually, it is not much of a big deal but rather a little novella bit like the floating markets in places like Bangkok but smaller.

Gondola

The world’s highest and Asia’s longest cable car, Gondola, at Gulmarg. The two-stage ropeway ferries about 600 people per hour to and from Kongdoori Mountain, a shoulder of nearby Afarwat Peak (4,400 m (14,080 ft)). The ropeway project is a joint venture of the Jammu and Kashmir government and French firm Pomagalski. Gondola, a scenic hamlet in Gulmarg, is renowned for the beautiful surroundings and pleasant ambience. The village is located at the picturesque backdrop of majestic and lush green Himalayan peaks. One can view the eye feasting natural beauty all around the village. The village is apparently calm and unexplored. The major attraction in Gondola is the Gondola lift. Gondola lift is a cable car operating Gondolas between Gulmarg to Kongdoor. The enjoyable pleasure trips in the cable car are breathtaking and offer an experience for lifelong memory. The exquisite view of the down hills and greenish valleys are really enchanting for any nature lover.