Nothing prepares you for a trip
to the valley of Gods, Kashmir. In winter, a never-ending range of mountains
draped in white welcome you with open arms.
The warm hospitality of the locals, rich local cuisine and picturesque
views will make this a vacation like no other.
Here are the top things to do
while there:
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| Views from our houseboat: On a very cold morning |
1. Stay
on a houseboat: There are over 1500 houseboats in Dal lake. From warm hospitality,
delicious food to sweeping views of the valley, White House Group of Houseboats
offers an authentic experience like no other. Sipping hot kahwa on a cold day,
while watching people go by their daily business on shikaras is an
unforgettable experience.
2. Dig
into Kashmiri Wazwan: A trip to Kashmir without tasting some of the region’s delicacies is incomplete. Kashmiri
Gustaba and naan at Srinagar’s Ahdoos restaurant (Kashmir valley’s first ever restaurant) is mouth-watering. The
bakery downstairs serves delectable cakes and biscuits as well. Do pack some
goodies for your trip to Gulmarg as there are no bakeries there.
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| Views from 14.500 ft |
3. Experience snow like never before: In
Gulmarg, the exquisite beauty all around is sure to make your jaw drop. Everything
is covered in a thick, white blanket of snow making it a white paradise. Fresh
snow feels soft and crisp under your rubber boots (available for hire from Rs.
100 per day) and is perfect for a snowball fight. The panoramic views from Apharwat
Peak (14,500 ft) of Gulmarg and the surrounding valleys including Nanga Parbat
(26,660 ft) will take your breath away.
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| Sleighing around! |
4. Go on a sleigh ride: Although Gulmarg
is known as Asia’s seventh best ski destination, there is another fun activity
that you may partake in while there – sleighing. Weather conditions permitting,
you can sleigh down from your hotel all the way down to the gondola or even the
main skiing zone. The most enjoyable
sleigh ride is from Phase 1 Gondola all the way down to the base. Prices start
from Rs. 300 per person for a couple of hours.
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