ActivitiesChasing Sunsets
A shikara ride on Dal Lake is the quiet heart of Kashmir - mirror water, floating gardens, and light that turns the mountains gold. Here's why it stays with everyone who does it.
A shikara ride on Dal Lake is the quiet heart of Kashmir - mirror water, floating gardens, and light that turns the mountains gold. Here's why it stays with everyone who does it.
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Local KnowledgeThe Traditional Kashmiri Houseboat
Floating palaces of cedar wood. Learn the history of Dal Lake's houseboats and what it's really like to stay on one during your visit to Kashmir.
Local KnowledgeKashmiri Handicrafts: The Art of Patience
Discover the intricate world of Kashmiri handicrafts, from Pashmina weaving to walnut wood carving, and where to find authentic pieces in Srinagar.
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View AllLocal KnowledgeThe Traditional Kashmiri Houseboat
Floating palaces of cedar wood. Learn the history of Dal Lake's houseboats and what it's really like to stay on one during your visit to Kashmir.
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Travel PlanningThe Kashmir You Shouldn't Miss
Srinagar's lake and gardens, Gulmarg's meadows and snow, Pahalgam's valleys - a look at the places that make up the classic Kashmir circuit, and what makes each one special.
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View AllLocal KnowledgeKashmiri Handicrafts: The Art of Patience
Discover the intricate world of Kashmiri handicrafts, from Pashmina weaving to walnut wood carving, and where to find authentic pieces in Srinagar.
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View AllThe Traditional Kashmiri Houseboat
Floating palaces of cedar wood. Learn the history of Dal Lake's houseboats and what it's really like to stay on one during your visit to Kashmir.
Kashmiri Handicrafts: The Art of Patience
Discover the intricate world of Kashmiri handicrafts, from Pashmina weaving to walnut wood carving, and where to find authentic pieces in Srinagar.
How Much Should a Shikara Ride Actually Cost in Srinagar?
The honest, local price for a shikara ride on Dal Lake - what you should pay, what you'll be quoted, and how to handle it without getting overcharged or feeling awkward about it.
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