Things to do Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu & Kashmir tourism offers a wide range of activities to the tourists, ranging from sightseeing its natural beauty, pilgrimage & heritage tourist spots, to adventure activities like trekking and mountain biking.

Top Things to Do in Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu & Kashmir, located in the Pir Panjal ranges of the Indian Himalayas, has the perfect kind of topography that lets tourists enjoy a variety of activities. Every destination in Jammu & Kashmir has a lot of activities in their tourism bucket list where tourists make their holidays memorable for lifetime.

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Shikara Riding

Enjoy Shikara Ride on the serene waters of the Dal Lake & Nigeen Lake.

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Trekking in Kashmir

Some of the most famous treks in Jammu & Kashmir to try are Kashmir Great Lakes Trek, Pahalgam-Kolahoi Glacier Trek, Tarsar Marsar Trek.

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Gondola Ride

Enjoy a Gondola Ride in Gulmarg in 2 phases, from Gulmarg resort to Kongdori Station & from Kongdori Station to Kongdoori Mountain, the shoulder of Apharwat Peak.

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Skiing

Enjoy powder skiing at Shark Fin in Gulmarg & dash downhill for about 5 kilometers from 4,000 meters, or enjoy skiing in Patnitop on Madha Top. 

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Paragliding

Get thrill of paragliding in Nathatop, Batote & Sanasar, from May-June & September-October.

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River Rafting

Enjoy river rafting in the Lidder River, Langabal to Ganeshpora & Varganpal to Yaneer Bridge.

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Fishing & Angling

Enjoy fishing & angling from April-October in Aharbal, Lidder, Verinag, Sukhnag, Kokernag & Gangabal Lake.

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Bird Watching

Spot variety of birds in Hokersar, Dachigam National Park, Dal Lake & Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve. 

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Wildlife

Explore the rich wildlife in Jammu & Kashmir in Dachigam, Kishtwar, Kazinag national park and Achabal & Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuaries.

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Horse Riding

Get the fun of horse riding in Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Yusmarg, Patnitop, Sanasar & Aru Valley.

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Mountain Biking

Go mountain biking from Gulmarg-Pahalgam, Pahalgam-Srinagar, Sonmarg-Wular/Manasbal Lake, Srinagar-Sonmarg. 

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Religious Retreats

Visit famous Hindu, Muslim & Sikh places of worship like Vaishnod Devi, Amarnath Cave, Hazratbal Shrine & Chatti Padshahi Gurudwara.

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Luxury Houseboat Experience

Experience a luxury stay in a houseboat in Kashmir Valley on Dal Lake & Nigeen Lake.

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Mountaineering

Get adrenaline rush with mountaineering in Kishtwar, Harmukh, Tattakuti, Sunset & other smaller peaks. 

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Fairs & Festivals

Attend famous festivals like Bahu Mela, Jhiri Mela, Shikara Festival & Saffron Festival.

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Shopping

Go shopping for a variety of authentic Kashmiri handicraft items in famous markets like Raghunath Bazaar, Hari Market, Maharaja Bazaar & Lal Chowk.

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Kashmiri Cuisine

Treat your taste buds to Kashmiri cuisine with dishes like Rogan Josh, Dum Olav/Dum Aloo, Aab Gosh, Goshtaba, Riste & Herath.

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Lake Experience

Get an incredible lake experience via shikara ride on Dal & Nigeen Lakes.

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Photography

Incredible photography awaits you at Jammu City, Sonmarg, Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens, Thajiwas Glacier, Nagin Valley & Shark Fin. 

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Jeep Safari

Top places for jeep safari are Yusmarg, Sonmarg, Bhaderwah, Gulmarg, Srinagar & Zoji Pass.

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Golfing

Try a game of golf at Jammu Tawi Golf Course, Pahalgam, Gulmarg & Royal Springs Golf Courses.

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Camping

Go camping in Sonmarg, Pahalgam, Gulamrg, Tarsar & Marsar Lakes, Lidderwat, Baltal & Sheshnag.

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Motorbiking

Hire a bike from Delhi or Srinagar & enjoy motorbiking from Srinagar-Manasbal Lake & Srinagar-Patnitop

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Beautiful Gardens

Spend quality time in beautiful gardens like Shalimar, Bagh-e-Bahu, Harwan, Badamwari, Achabal & Nasim Bagh.

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Heritage Sightseeing

Go heritage sightseeing in top heritage sites & historical places like Mubarak Mandi, Akhnoor Fort, Bahu Fort, Pari Mahal & Sheesh Mahal. 

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Hill Stations

Enjoy a family vacation or honeymoon tour in hill stations like Pahalgam, Sonmarg, Yusmarg, Gulmarg, Patnitop & Srinagar.

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Museums

Explore the rich history & heritage of Jammu & Kashmir at Amar Palace Museum, Dogra Art Museum & Shri Pratap Singh Museum.