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The cuisine of Jammu and Kashmir is divided between Kashmiri Wazwan traditions and Dogra food culture of Jammu. Dishes are rich in slow-cooked gravies, saffron, dry fruits, and mild-to-moderate spice blends. Rogan Josh (slow-cooked mutton curry) Yakhni (yogurt-based mutton gravy) Gushtaba and Rista (Wazwan meat preparations) Wazwan mu... Read more
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Waza Kokur
Waza Kokur is a traditional Kashmiri dish where whole chickens are cut into large halves or quarters and slow-cooked in a rich, glowing red gravy flavored with saffron, shallots, and the distinct warmth of dry ginger and fennel.
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Tabak Maaz
Tabak Maaz is a traditional Kashmiri delicacy consisting of fatty lamb ribs that are twice-cooked: first slow-simmered in a spiced milk broth until tender, and then shallow-fried in ghee until the exterior becomes shatteringly crisp and golden.
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Rista
Rista is a classic Kashmiri dish of spongy, pounded mutton meatballs poached and then simmered in a vibrant, saffron-infused red gravy made with shallot paste and dry ginger.
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Noon Chai
Noon Chai (also known as Sheer Chai or Gulabi Chai) is a traditional Kashmiri salted tea brewed with special green tea leaves, milk, salt, and a pinch of baking soda, which gives it its signature pink color.
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Nadir Monji
Nadir Monji are Kashmiri lotus stem fritters, made by slicing lotus stems into thin sticks, coating them in a spiced rice flour batter, and deep-frying them until intensely crisp.
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Modur Pulao
Modur Pulao is a luxurious Kashmiri sweet rice dish cooked with high-quality Basmati, pure ghee, and milk, heavily infused with saffron and loaded with an abundance of dried fruits and nuts.
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Girda
Girda is a traditional Kashmiri fermented flatbread, known for its round shape and distinct circular indentations, freshly baked in a clay tandoor and served for breakfast.
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Dhaniwal Korma
Dhaniwal Korma is a sophisticated Kashmiri Wazwan dish featuring succulent mutton pieces slow-cooked in a rich, creamy yogurt-based gravy infused with a massive quantity of fresh coriander.
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Bakarkhani
Bakarkhani is a thick, round Kashmiri flatbread with a crisp, layered texture and a golden crust, often enjoyed with traditional salty tea.
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Yakhni
Yakhni is a regal, velvet-textured curry from the Kashmiri Wazwan. Unlike most Indian gravies, it uses a creamy, pale-yellow yogurt base instead of tomatoes or onions, offering a delicate and sophisticated flavor profile.
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Dum Aloo Kashmiri
Kashmiri Dum Aloo is a classic vegetarian dish featuring deep-fried baby potatoes slow-cooked in a spicy, vibrant red gravy made with yogurt and Kashmiri chilies.
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Yakhni
Yakhni is a delicate, aromatic Kashmiri broth made with succulent pieces of meat slow-cooked in a silky, saffron-infused yogurt gravy flavored with fennel and ginger.
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Gushtaba
Short Description Gushtaba is a regal Kashmiri delicacy of velvety, hand-pounded mutton meatballs slow-cooked in a rich, tangy yogurt-based gravy flavored with aromatic spices.
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Rogan Josh
Rogan Josh is a hallmark of Kashmiri cuisine, featuring tender meat slow-cooked in a vibrant red gravy infused with aromatic spices, yogurt, and alkanet root.

Explore Things to Do in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir offers alpine tourism, pilgrimage circuits, winter sports, and high-altitude adventure across Kashmir Valley, Jammu region, and Ladakh-adjacent zones. Activities vary by season and terrain, from snow-based experiences to spiritual yatras and mountain expeditions. Shikara rides and houseboat stays on Dal Lake and Nigeen Lak... Read more
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Price: ₹1,000 – ₹3,000 PP
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Best time: April to October
Duration: 10–20 minutes
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Price: ₹1,000 – ₹2,000 PP
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Fishing (Angling)
Best time: April to June
Duration: Half-day or full-day permit
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Price: ₹2,000 – ₹6,000 PP
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Hot Air Baloon Ride
Best time: April to October
Duration: 5 – 20 minutes
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Kayaking
Best time: May to September
Duration: 30 minutes to 2 hour
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Explore Places to visit in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir includes the Kashmir Valley, Pir Panjal range, and Jammu plains. Attractions range from alpine meadows and glacial valleys to religious shrines and heritage gardens, with travel conditions depending on weather and security advisories. Srinagar: Dal Lake, Shankaracharya Temple, Mughal Gardens, Hazratbal Shrine Gulmarg: Sk... Read more
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Cricket Bat Factory

The Cricket Bat Factories of South Kashmir are concentrated primarily in the industrial clusters of Pampore, Sangam, and Bijbehara, situated at an average elevation of approximately 1,580 meters (5,184 feet) along the Srinagar-Anantnag National Highway.

Khandiyal Top Gurez Valley panoramic viewpoint overlooking lush meadows, village landscape and Himalayan mountains in Kashmir Mountain Pass
Khandiyal Top

Khandiyal Top is a high-altitude mountain pass located on the route to Gurez Valley in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Betab Valley

Betaab Valley is a landscaped meadow area located near Pahalgam in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.

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