Family Trip to Kashmir – Complete Planning Guide
A family trip to Kashmir requires planning destinations, transport, accommodation, weather conditions, and activities to ensure a comfortable valley holiday for children and senior travellers.
Cave
Holly Cave | Amarnath Cave
Holy Cave, commonly known as Amarnath Cave, is a high-altitude Hindu pilgrimage cave shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Himalayas of Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir.
Meadow
Doodhpathri
Doodhpathri is a high-altitude meadow and river valley located in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Lake
Alpather Lake
Alpather Lake is a high-altitude alpine lake located at the foot of Apharwat Peak near Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir.
Meadow
Apharwat Peak
Apharwat Peak is a high-altitude mountain peak above Gulmarg, accessed mainly through Gulmarg Gondola Phase 2.
Waterfall
Drung Waterfall
Drung Waterfall is a man-made water cascade created by channelized mountain streams near Tangmarg on the route to Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir.
Meadow
Gulmarg Golf Course
Gulmarg Golf Course is a public golf course located at an altitude of about 2,650 meters in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir.
Meadow
Khilanmarg
Khilanmarg is an alpine meadow located above Gulmarg, accessible by trekking or via the Gondola Phase 1 route.
Church
St. Mary's Church Gulamrg
St. Mary’s Church is a small British-era Christian church located near the Gulmarg Golf Course in Jammu and Kashmir.
Seasonal Attraction
Strawberry Valley
Strawberry Valley is a small meadow area located on the outskirts of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir.
Mountain
The Maharani Temple
Maharani Temple is an early 20th century Hindu temple located on a small hill in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir.
Village
Chakwali village
Chakwali is a remote high-altitude settlement situated at an elevation of approximately 3,500 meters (11,483 feet) in the Gurez region of Bandipora district.
Village
Dawar Village
Dawar is the central township and the ancient capital of the Dards, situated at an elevation of approximately 2,400 meters (7,874 feet) along the banks of the Kishanganga River.
Mountain
Habba Khatoon
Habba Khatoon is a distinctive pyramid-shaped mountain peak situated at an elevation of approximately 3,962 meters (13,000 feet) in the Dawar region of Gurez Valley.
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.
Adventure Park
Kishanganga River
The Kishanganga River, also known as the Neelum River in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, is a significant tributary of the Jhelum River, originating from the high-altitude glaciers near Krishansar Lake and Sonamarg.
Mountain Pass
Razdan Pass
Razdan Pass is a high-altitude mountain pass connecting Bandipora to Gurez Valley in Jammu and Kashmir.
Border Area
Tulail Valley
Tulail Valley is a remote mountain valley located beyond Gurez in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, close to the Line of Control.
Fort
Akhnoor Fort
Akhnoor Fort is a historic fort located on the banks of the Chenab River in Akhnoor, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, built during the Dogra period over earlier archaeological remains.
Temple
Nau Devi cave temple
Nau Devi Cave Temple is a Hindu cave shrine located in Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
Mountain Pass
Pir Ki Gali
Pir Ki Gali is a mountain pass and spiritual site situated at an elevation of approximately 3,490 meters (11,450 feet) in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas.
Pilgrimage Site
Shri Raghunath Temple
A prominent Hindu temple complex dedicated to Lord Rama, located in the old city area of Jammu.
Pilgrimage Site
Shri Ranbireshwar Temple
A historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Niranjani Akhara area of Jammu.
Temple
Ardhkuwari Temple
Ardhkuwari Temple is a Hindu shrine located midway along the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route near Katra in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Temple
Baba Dhansar
Baba Dhansar is a natural cave shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, located near Karua village about 15 km from Katra in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Temple
Bhairo Baba Temple
Bhairo Baba Temple is a Hindu shrine dedicated to Bhairon Nath, located above the main Vaishno Devi Bhawan in the Trikuta Hills near Katra, Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Temple
Vaishno Devi Temple
Vaishno Devi Temple is a major Hindu pilgrimage shrine dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi, located in the Trikuta Hills near Katra town in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Valley
Bangus Valley
Bangus Valley is a high-altitude meadow valley located in Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, known for its vast alpine grasslands surrounded by forested Himalayan mountains.
Valley
Bungus Valley
Bungus Valley (also spelled Bangus) is a high-altitude Himalayan sub-valley situated at an elevation of approximately 3,048 meters (10,000 feet) in the northern Kupwara district.
Cave
Kalaroos Caves
Kalaroos Caves are a series of ancient rock-cut caves situated at an elevation of approximately 1,800 meters (5,905 feet) in the Kalaroos forest area of the Kupwara district.
Valley
Keran Valley
Keran Valley is a scenic Himalayan valley located in Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, along the Kishanganga River near the Line of Control.
Meadow
Lolab Valley
Lolab Valley is an oval-shaped Himalayan valley situated at an average elevation of approximately 1,590 meters (5,215 feet) in the northern Kupwara district.
Adventure Park
Sadhna Top
Sadhna Top, originally known as Nastachun Pass, is a high-altitude mountain pass situated at an elevation of approximately 3,130 meters (10,269 feet) in the Shams Bari mountain range.
Garden
Achabal Garden
Achabal Garden, also known as The Places of Enlightenment (Bag-e-Akbari), is a historic Mughal garden situated at an elevation of approximately 1,677 meters (5,502 feet) in the Anantnag district.
Orchard
Apple Orchards Pahalgam
The Apple Orchards of Pahalgam are vast agricultural estates situated at an average elevation of approximately 2,130 meters (6,988 feet) along the banks of the Lidder River in the Anantnag district.
Valley
Aru Valley
Aru Valley is a mountain village and meadow area located about 12 km from Pahalgam in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Archaeological Site
Avantipura Ruins
Avantipura Ruins are the remains of two 9th-century Hindu temples built by King Avantivarman in present-day Awantipora, Pulwama district.
Valley
Baisaran Valley
Baisaran Valley is a high altitude meadow situated at an elevation of approximately 2,438 meters (8,000 feet) in the Anantnag district, located roughly 5 kilometers from the main town of Pahalgam.
Valley
Betab Valley
Betaab Valley is a landscaped meadow area located near Pahalgam in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Adventure Park
Chandanwari
Chandanwari is a high-altitude valley area located about 16 km from Pahalgam in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Tourist Attraction
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.
Forest
Daksum
Daksum is a scenic forest retreat and high-altitude meadow situated at an elevation of approximately 2,438 meters (8,000 feet) in the Bringi River Valley of Anantnag district.
Garden
Kokernag Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden, KokernagClick to open side panel for more information is a sprawling high-altitude garden situated at an elevation of approximately 2,012 meters (6,600 feet) in the Bringi Valley of Anantnag district.
Temple
Mamaleshwar Temple
Mamaleshwar Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located near the Lidder River in Pahalgam, Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Temple
Martand Sun Temple
Martand Sun Temple is an 8th-century Hindu temple dedicated to the Sun God, located near Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir.
Market / Bazaar
Pahalgam Market
Pahalgam Market is a bustling riverside commercial center situated at an elevation of approximately 2,130 meters (6,988 feet) in the Anantnag district.
Tourist Attraction
Saffron Fields Pampore
Pampore is a historic town situated at an elevation of approximately 1,574 meters (5,164 feet) in the Pulwama district, famous globally for its sprawling saffron plantations.
Mountain Pass
Sinthan Top
Sinthan Top is a high-altitude mountain pass located on the Anantnag–Kishtwar road in Jammu and Kashmir.
Tourist Attraction
Verinag Spring
erinag Spring is a historic freshwater spring located in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, recognized as the source of the Jhelum River.
Temple
Naag Temple
Naag Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the serpent deity (Naag Devta), located in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Meadow
Sanasar
Sanasar is a high-altitude meadow and tourist destination located in Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir, known for its grasslands, pine forests, and surrounding mountain landscape.
Pilgrimage Site
Amarnath Temple
A high-altitude Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in a natural cave in the Himalayas.
Valley
Baltal Valley
Baltal Valley is a high-altitude Himalayan valley near Sonamarg in Ganderbal district, known as an alternative base route for the Amarnath Yatra.
Temple
Kheer Bhawani Temple
Kheer Bhawani Temple is a Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Ragnya Devi, located in Tulmulla village in Ganderbal district near Srinagar.
Lake
Mansabal Lake
Mansabal Lake is a freshwater lake located in Ganderbal district, about 30 km north of Srinagar.
Temple
Naranag Mandir
Naranag Temple Complex is a group of early medieval stone temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Naranag village in Ganderbal district.
Glacier
Thajiwas Glacier
Thajiwas Glacier is a seasonal snow and ice glacier located near Sonamarg in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Mountain Pass
Zoji La
Zoji La is a high-altitude mountain pass on National Highway 1 connecting the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh.
Waterfall
Aharbal Waterfall
Aharbal Waterfall is a natural waterfall formed by the Veshaw River near Aharbal village in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Seasonal Attraction
Badamwari Park
Badamwari Park is a historic garden located at the foothills of Hari Parbat in Srinagar, known for its almond orchards.
Seasonal Attraction
Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood Chrysanthemum
Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood is a seasonal chrysanthemum garden located in Srinagar, developed for autumn flower display.
Botanical Garden
Chashme Shahi
Chashme Shahi is a historic Mughal-era garden built around a natural freshwater spring on the Zabarwan hillside above Dal Lake.
National Park
Dachigam National Park
Dachigam National Park is a protected wildlife reserve located in the Zabarwan Range, about 22 km from Srinagar.
Lake
Dal Lake
Dal Lake in Srinagar is a famous freshwater lake renowned for its floating gardens, traditional houseboats, and breathtaking Himalayan scenery.
Market / Bazaar
Floting Market
The Floating Market is a traditional early-morning vegetable and goods market held on wooden boats on Dal Lake in Srinagar.
Fort
Hari Parbat Fort
Hari Parbat Fort is a historic fortification built on Koh-e-Maran hill overlooking Srinagar city in Jammu and Kashmir.
Shrine / Dargah
Hazratbal Shrine
Hazratbal Shrine is a prominent Muslim shrine located on the northern banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar.
Market / Bazaar
Lal Chowk
Lal Chowk is a central public square and commercial hub located in the heart of Srinagar city.
Lake
Manasbal Lake
Manasbal Lake is a freshwater lake located in Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir, surrounded by villages and gardens in the Kashmir Valley.
Garden
Mughal Garden
Mughal Garden refers to a group of historic terraced gardens located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, developed during the Mughal era and including famous sites such as Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, and Chashme Shahi.
Lake
Nigeen Lake
Nigeen Lake is a serene and less-crowded lake in Srinagar, famous for its houseboats, shikara rides, and tranquil environment.
Garden
Nishat Bagh
Nishat Bagh is a 17th-century Mughal garden located on the eastern side of Dal Lake in Srinagar.
Adventure Park
Pari Mahal
Pari Mahal is a 17th-century terraced garden and historic structure located on the Zabarwan mountain range overlooking Dal Lake in Srinagar.
Garden
Shalimar Bagh
Shalimar Bagh is a historic Mughal garden built in 1619 by Emperor Jahangir on the eastern banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar.
Temple
Shankaracharya Temple
Shankaracharya Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located on Shankaracharya Hill overlooking Srinagar and Dal Lake.
Market / Bazaar
Sunday Market Srinagar
Sunday Market is a weekly open-air market held every Sunday near Lal Chowk in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
Seasonal Attraction
Tulip Garden
Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden is a seasonal flower garden located at the foothills of the Zabarwan Range overlooking Dal Lake in Srinagar.
Lake
Wular Lake
Wular Lake is a large natural freshwater lake located between Srinagar and Bandipora in Jammu and Kashmir.
Temple
Sharda Devi Temple
The Sharda Devi Temple at Teetwal is a recently reconstructed Hindu shrine situated at an elevation of approximately 1,600 meters (5,250 feet) on the banks of the Kishanganga River in the Kupwara district.
Bridge
Teetwal Bridge
Teetwal Bridge is a pedestrian suspension bridge situated at an elevation of approximately 1,600 meters (5,250 feet) in the Karnah region of Kupwara district, directly on the Line of Control.
Mountain
Nilnag Lake
Nilnag Lake is a small high-altitude freshwater lake located near Yusmarg in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Meadow
Tosa Maidan
Tosa Maidan is a high-altitude alpine meadow located in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Meadow
Yusmarg
Yusmarg is a high-altitude meadow and hill station located in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.
