• Why Visit: One of India’s top skiing and winter sports destinations.
  • Best Time: Winter (Dec–Feb) for snow sports; Summer (May–Sep) for trekking & meadows.
  • Things to Do: Gondola cable car ride, skiing, snowboarding, golfing (summer).
  • Nearby Attractions: Tangmarg, Khilanmarg, Apharwat Peak.
  • Why Visit: Famous for its shikara rides, floating gardens, and houseboats.
  • Best Time: May to October (pleasant weather, tulip gardens in bloom).
  • Things to Do: Shikara ride, stay in a houseboat, shop at floating market.
  • Nearby Attractions: Nishat & Shalimar Mughal Gardens, Hazratbal Shrine.
  • Why Visit: A classic Mughal garden built by Emperor Jahangir for his wife.
  • Best Time: Spring and summer (April–October) when flowers are in bloom.
  • Things to Do: Stroll through terraced lawns, enjoy fountains & chinar trees.
  • Nearby Attractions: Dal Lake, Nishat Bagh, Chashme