20 Activities to do during Kashmir Trip

Kashmir is dream destination for every couple. Every couple wants to explore the destination. However due to such a popularity, opportunistic cost in Kashmir has increased quite a lot. A traveller can avail one activity at dirt cheap as well as insanely costly prices. Though it can really be not avoided, but we are sharing list of activities and approximate price for reference for bargains. We may not have included few activities, but most of them are included and give fare idea of cost.

PlaceActivityPriceDetailsTo Avoid
Srinagar
Dal Lake, SrinagarShikara Ride500 Per Hour500 for 1 Hour and 800 for 2 Hours,
One Shikara will host max 5-6 people.
Shopping from the shops during floating Market visit or shopping from vendors on Shikara.
Lal Chawk, SrinagarShoppingAs per the ItemShop for Kesar, Pasmina Shawls, Dry Fruits from the Local Whole Sale Market. Still try at 4-5 shops and then buy.If you are not aware of Quality, Please do not buy.
Chashme Shahi GardenShoppingAs per the ItemThere are 2 Fixed Prices Shop which offers Good Winter Items.No Bargain so you must be aware of Quality first.

Srinagar has less activities but main earning point at Srinagar is the shopping. Rates are extremely negotiable. If you are shopping at Lal Chowk and you have good idea about things, then check the prices at minimum 4 shops to come up with the right price for your shopping list.

Gulmarg has many activities to enjoy. So choose and pay wisely. Save yourself from traps too.

PlaceActivityPriceDetailsTo Avoid
Gulmarg
Gandola Ride, Phase 1Ropeway1,000/- Per PersonIf Phase 2 is not open, you are allowed to till Phase 1 only. All activities are available here in Winters.

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Getting trapped from Poni wala that Gandola is not operational.
Ticket counter is hardly 1 Km away from Parking spot.
Gandola Ride, Phase 2Ropeway1,800/- Per PersonHighest Ropeway within India. If operational, enjoy it. https://jammukashmircablecar.com/You may face breathing problem due to height of the mountain, so do not try to resist the problem and return after spending small amount.
GulmargGuideINR 400/-Not much needed, but keeps spammers away from you.If you have already travelleds, he is not much needed. He can be avoided.
GulmargPony RideAny thing they can askWhen Gandola is closed, Horse ride are the way to reach to Phase 1.Do not trust their words and prices. They will quote 4-5 times of actual price.
GulmargSki800/- Per Person and higherMost enthralling & sold experience of Gulmarg.Do not be easy prey of price chart. Bargain very hard.
GulmargQuad Bike Ride1800-2000 Per PersonAvailable at Phase 1 & 2No bargain rates are fixed.
GulmargSledging300-600 Per Person
GulmargSkating500-600 Per PersonDo not be easy prey of price chart. Bargain very hard.

Sonamarg is less visited in Winters, as the valleys offers the same experience those offers in Gulmarg and Pahalgam together yet if you are visiting the place, you can enjoy the following activities in the area.

PlaceActivityPriceDetailsTo Avoid
Sonamarg
SonamargZero Point View Point/ Tejaswar GlaciorCab charges are INR 3,500/-From here you can view the Tejaswar Glacior and same cab also cover various places of Sonamarg.Demanded Prices are extremely high and avoid this in winters.
SonamargSking800/- Per Person and higherMost enthralling & sold experience of Gulmarg.Do not be easy prey of price chart. Bargain very hard.
SonamargSkating500-600 Per PersonOne time activity to enjoy the return from Mountain top to base without Gandola. Not for Faint Hearted.Do not be easy prey of price chart. Bargain very hard.
SonamargWhite Water RaftingNot KnownThe longest rafting expedition in Sonamarg starts from Baltal and ends at Shutkari Bridge. There are other stretches too where you can go rafting.In Low Water Level.

Pahalgam the valley of Shephards is Primarily famous for it’s valley. In addition, Golf Course i.e. Bisaran is also another point to visit.

PlaceActivityPriceDetailsTo Avoid
Pahalgam
Aaru ValleyHorse RideMax Rate mentioned on the board.Driver will drop you at Aaru Valley Parking point, from there Pony ride is required to visit the valley.Rates are bargainable yet again.
Betab ValleySking800/- Per Person and higherMost enthralling & sold experience of Gulmarg.Do not be easy prey of price chart. Bargain very hard.
BisaranHorse Ride700-900 Per PersonThe Road taken by horse is little too difficult so it is Not for Faint Hearted.In Winters, you can surely give it a miss.
ChandanwariHorse RideMax Rate mentioned on the board.Driver will drop you at Chandanwari Parking point, from there Pony ride is required to visit the valley.Rates are bargainable yet again.
PahalgamWhite Water RaftingNot KnownAvoid it when Water Level is low.

In addition, it would be best to buy from Srinagar/carry few items with you while travelling to Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonamarg in winters when it is snowing even at Srinagar.

Things to Buy (Or Carry) Specially in Winters
Rubber ShoesIt would be needed at Every place in Winters and you would be charged 100-200 Rs per renting, so better buy it at Srinagar at INR 500/600.
Rain CoatAs everyplace will have snow, all your woolen clothes will save you from cold until they are not wet. So raincoat will keep them dry.
SocksAdditional 2/3 pair socks will keep you active during your travel.
Rubber/ Leather GlovesIt will help you keep warm and active in snow.

These are few activities that you can enjoy in Kashmir. If there is something that we have missed, please help us imporve the article.

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