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-Cotton clothes, if you are travelling there in the summer season from April to June, then the temperature would be 35 to 40 degrees. You would require cotton and light clothes for the trip to keep you cool and comfortable throughout the trip.
-Comfortable shoes will help you walk or trek easily and you will not get tired walking. Carry a pair of hiking or sturdy shoes and slippers along with any casual footwear.
-Woolens, woolen clothes are also important despite the weather because when it rains, the temperature decreases even in the summer season. In the winter season, woolens and warm jackets are essential to keep yourself warm and relish the trek.
-Umbrellas and raincoats, sometimes it rains in Kashmir which also reduces the temperature. Keeping umbrellas and raincoats will save you from the rain and cold.
-Water Bottle is a very important part of any trip to stay hydrated.
-Small travelling bags, to keep all the essentials such as phones, cameras, power banks, medicines, cash and other things.

1. Amarnath Trek: Taking around 3-5 days to cover one side of the trek, Amarnath route offers wide pathways to walk on. As it is a pilgrimage site, one should expect a lot of crowd enroute. However, this crowd blurs out when you witness the rocky mountains along with patches of the path covered under the sheet of snow.

2. Vaishno Devi: Vaishno Devi trek offers its devotees a well laid route aligned with shops to buy snacks, food, souvenirs and much more on the way. One can easily cover this route in a day making it a must among Jammu tour packages. However, it is advised to include a night in it too to witness a different kind of beauty.

3. Tarsar Marsar Trek: Taking around 7 days of yours Kashmir tour packages, Tarsar Marsar Trek snakes through lush meadows to two pristine lakes. This trek isn’t any religious place so you will find this place a little more laid back offering a rugged feel to you.

4. Kolahoi Glacier Trek: A treacherous trek of 5 days takes you to the vast Kolahoi Glacier which looks like heaven on the earth. These five days of yours are spent exploring fragrant meadows, banks of the river Lidder and vast valleys of the Himalayas en route.

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No, a passport is not required or mandatory for Indian citizens to visit Kashmir but visitors from other countries would require a passport and carry it. Tourists can easily apply for a passport following the legal rules and regulations of their country and visit Kashmir without any difficulty.

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1. Doodhpathri: Located in Budgam district of Jammu Kashmir, Doodhpathri is literally translated to ‘The Valley of Milk’ and is one of the important places among Kashmir packages. Elevated at a height of 2,730 meters from the sea level, the site offers cherishable views of the vast grassland, grazing sheeps, clear blue sky, pine trees and a milky stream flowing through the meadows.

2. Bagh-e-Bahu: A treat of shrubs, trees and water running parallel to the pathway to the eyes, Bagh-e-Bahu is a terraced garden in Gorkha Nagar. Also, this garden houses ruins of an ancient fort offering you a timeless experience where you can carefreely unleash your kids to play with the wind blowing.

3. Akhnoor Fort: Situated right on the banks of the river Chenab, Akhnoor Fort isn’t a part of Kashmir packages just for its magnificent Indian architecture but also the reason that it holds on to three periods of history. Starting with Harappan red and grey earthenware, early historic pottery and lastly Kushana objects.

4. Amar Mahal Museum and Library: Amar Mahal Museum and Library is located in the city of Jammu which offers you a sneak peak into the era of the nineteenth century. This magnificent palace is constructed with the essence of French Chateau which houses significant artefacts like Pahari paintings, a golden sofa of Dogra rulers and much more.

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The most feasible way to reach Gulmarg from Srinagar is to take a bus from Srinagar which would take around 2 hours and 30 minutes to cover the 56 KM of the distance. Besides, you can always take a drive in your own car or book Kashmir tour packages which includes transportation.

If you are planning to travel to Kashmir, INR 15000 per person can be spent for 5-6 days but you have to do all the efforts like searching for hotels, cabs and other things on your own. Thrillophilia will help you get the best deal without doing any effort and it saves you a lot of money.

Thrillophilia offers different Kashmir tour packages including all the activities, accomodation, travelling and more by different tour packages from INR 12000 to INR 20000 per person including different locations for 5 to 6 days. The cheapest tour packages offered by Thrillophilia for kashmir include packages starting from INR 8000 to INR 15000 per person for 5-6 days including all the activities, accommodation and travelling.

4-5 days are enough to cover all the prominent destinations of Jammu and Kashmir like Srinagar, Gulmarg, Manali, Pahalgam and other towns covering less area.

To reach Srinagar by train, there are the two nearest railway stations, one is Jammu Tawi and the other is Udhampur Railway Station. It is easy to reach these railway stations from the nearest cities.
From here, one can easily hire a taxi or private and govt. buses to reach Srinagar. Jammu Kashmir Tour Package includes all the reservations of train and bus or taxi to reach the destination easily and comfortably.

Of course, Jammu and Kashmir is totally worth visiting with all its unique features like its vegetation, terrains, cultures, cuisines, scenic views, adventurous sports and much more. It is truly a paradise on earth and a must visit.

Wooden carvings: wooden carved jewelry boxes, show pieces or furniture are some things one should buy. These are carved in the wood of walnut trees and are available in different shapes, sizes at a reasonable price available at Raghunath Bazaar or Hari market.

1. Carpets: Carpets are locally made beautiful handicrafts, available there in different sizes, materials. The price also varies according to the skill, labour and material used in making it available at Kashmir Government Arts Emporium in Jammu.

2. Shawls: Pashmina are beautiful shawls which are famous in Jammu and Kashmir and these will also keep you warm available at Poshish, an outlet of J&K located in Udyog Bhawan.

3. Dry Fruits: Good quality Dry fruits are available in Jammu and Kashmir which cannot be left out. Dates, Almonds, Walnuts and Cashews are some dry fruits available at a reasonable price at registered vendors in Raghunath Bazaar.

4. Saffron: One cannot miss out buying saffron which is quite expensive but in Jammu you can get it at a good price from Kashmir Government Arts Emporium in Jammu.

Snowfall starts in Kashmir from the first week of November till January and January is the coldest month in Kashmir. It helps in reducing pollution in neighbouring cities and is an important source of water for summers.

1. Pahalgam: It is one of the biggest tourist attractions and most loved by adventure sports lovers. It is a beautiful place with snow covered mountains and beautiful valleys.

2. Gulmarg: It is another destination 46 kilometers away from Srinagar to see and cherish snow covered areas, mountains and beautiful surroundings.

3. Vaishno devi: A holy place where millions of people visit from across the world receives snowfall where people trek to reach the top to get blessings of the Goddess.

4. Ladakh: Is a one hour journey by air from Jammu. It is one of the coldest in India to receive snowfall where visitors enjoy snow adventure sports.

Although each nook and corner of Kashmir is extravagantly beautiful, Pangong Tso and Baramulla hold a special corner in every traveller enthusiast’s bucket list.

Yes, Jammu and Kashmir is totally safe to travel. However, you should stay clear of travelling in the night time as the roads of the valleys possess sharp curves and it would be dangerous to drive in the dark.

January to November are suitable months to go for skiing and the different locations where you can go for skiing are:

-Gulmarg: It is a great destination to have the spectacular views of snow covered areas and mountains. It is a gorgeous place for skiing and it is 46 kilometres away from Srinagar.

-Pahalgam: It is one of the biggest tourist attractions as it is filled with beautiful snow covered mountains, amazing valleys, where snow can be seen everywhere. You can enjoy skiing here and you will love this place if you are an adventure sports freak.

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November to March are the suitable months in which you can enjoy your trip to Kashmir and you can get great offers at the Jammu and Kashmir tour packages.

Summers: Months from March to June are ideal in the summer season. In summers, you can see greenery, lakes, valleys and natural beauty. One can enjoy adventure sports like paragliding, trekking, river rafting, hot air ballooning and a lot more during this season.

Winters: Months from September to March are good to visit Kashmir. Winters are ideal to visit Kashmir to get the spectacular views of snow covered mountains and enjoy skiing and snow skating.

Jammu and Kashmir is famous for its spectacular beauty and abundance of natural scenic views. However, Jammu packages are mainly renowned among the pilgrims for its temples whereas Srinagar side is famous for its lakes and gardens among nature enthusiasts.

1. Kachalu chaat: A tangy and spicy chaat with flavours of lemon, black eyed beans, red chilli and tamarind on taro roots spiced up with potatoes.

2. Kaladi Kulcha: A heavenly tasting kulcha is served with mozzarella cheese and garnished with cooked vegetables. It tastes best with garlic or chilli chutney to indulge you in spiciest flavours.

3. Rajma Chawal: Loved by almost all Indians, the kidney beans served with rice filled with delicious spices and flavour of onion and tomatoes will leave you craving for more.

4. Khatta Meat: For all the non-veg lovers out there, a tangy and khatta (sour) but delicious gravy made from pomegranates and amchur (dried mango powder).

5. Butter Tea: Tibetian Butter Tea is the best tea for all tea lovers. In the colder regions of Kashmir, this tea is an essential part to keep them warm. It is prepared by adding butter and salt to the tea.

6. Herbal tea: Ladakh serves you with the best herbal tea as it is from the land of monks and monasteries. A healthy tea to get energised and to bear the cold, it is served by monks by faith and prayers.

Best time to visit Jammu and Kashmir is in between the months of March to August when the Spring and the Summer season are setting the atmosphere with soothing temperatures and enjoyable weather everyday.

Although most of the parts of Jammu and Kashmir stay closed due to snowfall in the winters, there are various places which you can visit in this season too. Mainly people interested in trekking on snow, skiing or experiencing snowfall like to plan their vacation in this season. In case you are one of these enthusiasts, make sure to have spare days in your hand as your trip might not get according to the plan.

Kashmir tour packages for couples include all the amazing and romantic things to do with your partner.

1. Shikara ride: In Srinagar, which is one of the most visited places to visit in Kashmir, couples can take a ride in shikaras on the banks of the Jhelum River. Water Skiing is another sport couples can enjoy on Dal or Nagin Lake.

2. Long walk at Kishtwar: Kishtwar is a place covered with mountains and pine forests perfect for couples who would love a long walk. Near Kishtwar is Paddar which is famous for its Sapphire and Ruby mines along with Tatta Pani- a hot spring to take a dip in.

3. Adventure sports: Bhaderwah is a destination for nature and adventure sport lovers where one can enjoy the mesmerising views and go paragliding, trekking or other activities with their loved one.

4. Romantic trek at Vishansar lake: A must see location near Sonmarg, with adventurous routes and amazing views, you can hold your partner’s hand and go for a long and romantic trek here.

5. Sonmarg: It has several lakes for fishing, boating and many more activities which can be performed and loved by couples. It offers spectacular views and exciting experiences associated with Sonmarg which a couple on honeymoon should not miss.

6. Reckless sporting at Gulmarg: A romantic destination with snow covered mountains and adventure sports like skiing, trekking, golfing, snowboarding, fishing and mountain biking. Gulmarg is the most favoured place for visiting by couples.

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1. Dal lake:

Filled with floating lotus, water chestnuts and water lilies, Dal lake is known as the jewel in Kashmir’s crown. It is the most visited Lakes in Kashmir due to its popularity. Shikara rides, kayaking, canoeing and other water sports can be cherished here. Also, surrounded by mountains, it looks mesmerising in winters when it freezes.

2. Nagin lake:

Lying on the foothill of zabarwan mountain, nagin lake is a beautiful lake surrounded with spectacular views. One can hire a boat for a romantic trip and can also go for a shikara ride. Several vendors selling fruits, fresh flowers, nuts, shawls, carpets, baked and leather goods can also be seen here.

3. Wular Lake:

It is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia. It gives splendid views of mountains from one side and valleys from the other because of its perfect location between Sopore and Bandipore. Kashmir sightseeing is also famous with a bird watcher’s paradise near the lake named Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary.

4. Surinsar Lake:

According to the Hindu Mythology, this lake originated when Arjuna (a character from Mahabharata) shot an arrow on the ground. With countless lotus flowers on the surface, hills and thick forests all around, this lake is a famous tourist spot in Jammu and Kashmir.

5. Mansar Lake:

Surrounded by dense forests and hills, Mansar lake is popular for the food and crafts festival. Every year, thousands of tourists visit here on Baisakhi as it is a hub for Hindu Pilgrims and the 'food and crafts' festival attracts the people which is organised on Baisakhi. It is also famous for boating and the religious Sheeshnag shrine. Tortoise, different fishes and seasonal birds can be seen while boating as well.

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Kashmir is a part of the Jammu and Kashmir region of India where there was tension between Pakistan and India. However, now the state is completely safe as we have our brave soldiers standing at the border to protect us so that you can enjoy your trip.

However, there might be pickpockets or some people asking for more money than usual, you should take care of your personal belongings and book your tour package from Thrillophilia to avoid paying extra and to avail great deals good for your pocket.

1. Houseboat Altaf:

Situated in Srinagar, houseboat Altaf offers facilities like wifi, hot tub, hair dryer, restaurant, lounge, bike rentals, car rentals and terrace. Water skiing can be enjoyed near the houseboat as well.

2. S Group of Houseboats:

Houseboat with private rooms and other facilities like washing machine, TV, hot tub, toiletries, sofa, fireplace, and a garden and lounge to relax after a tiring day.

3. Whitehouse Group of Houseboats:

A houseboat with private rooms attached with a lake view balcony, wifi, delicious breakfast and car rentals. It is an amazing place to stay and get the benefits of the mesmerizing views.

4. New Zaindari Palace:

This houseboat offers wifi, restaurant, shared lounge, private rooms with balcony and bathrooms with all the facilities, continental breakfast and barbeque. Car rentals are also available. Cycling and fishing can be done in the surrounding.

5. New Bombay heritage group of houseboats:

This houseboat offers wifi, restaurant, seating area, private rooms with bathrooms including all the facilities like hot tub, shower and toiletries. It is located in Srinagar and is an amazing place to stay at during your vacation.

All leading mobile networks work in Kashmir but not prepaid, only postpaid mobile services are available. Moreover, the postpaid services of BSNL and Airtel work best in this region. You can ask for a temporary sim from your travel operator.