Romantic things to do on a Kashmir honeymoon

By the Nexara Holidays travel desk · 2 min read

Kashmir has been called paradise on earth, and it remains one of India's most romantic honeymoon destinations. Here are the experiences couples love most.

In Srinagar

• Stay on a houseboat on Dal Lake or the quieter Nigeen Lake, with carved cedar interiors.
• Take a sunset shikara ride, drifting past floating gardens and markets.
• Visit the floating vegetable market at dawn by shikara.
• Stroll through the Mughal gardens of Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh.
• Visit the Tulip Garden in spring.

See Srinagar.

In Gulmarg

• Ride the gondola to Kongdori and, weather permitting, Apharwat.
• Play in the snow in winter, or try skiing together.
• Walk the meadows in summer.

See Gulmarg.

In Pahalgam

• Walk along the Lidder river.
• Visit Betaab Valley and Aru Valley.
• Take a pony ride to Baisaran, the "mini Switzerland".

See Pahalgam.

In Sonamarg

• Visit the Thajiwas Glacier on foot or by pony.

Food and shopping

• Share a Wazwan feast or a cup of kahwa.
• Shop for pashmina shawls, papier-mâché boxes and saffron as keepsakes.

When to go

Spring for tulips, autumn for golden chinars and winter for snow. See Best time to visit Kashmir: tulips, meadows, autumn gold or snow and Planning a Kashmir honeymoon: seasons, stays and romantic touches.

How many days?

Five or six nights is ideal: two in Srinagar, including a houseboat night, one or two in Gulmarg and two in Pahalgam. Add Sonamarg if you have a seventh day.

Small things that make it special

• Ask for a lake-facing houseboat room.
• Plan the shikara ride for sunset, not midday.
• Keep one evening free for a private dinner at your hotel.

See our Honeymoon packages page for itineraries.