Notes from Srinagar

Travel guides, food picks, and local knowledge for Srinagar and Kashmir — written by the people who host here, not a travel agency.

A 7-Day Kashmir Itinerary Written by Local Hosts

Every generic Kashmir itinerary is written by someone who visited once. This one is built from hosting 300+ guests — exact driving times, where to book the Gondola before the queue forms, which valley in Pahalgam to skip, and where we actually eat.

14 March 2026·11 min read

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Snow-covered Srinagar with frozen Dal Lake and Chinar trees in winter

Travel Guide

What Kashmir Is Actually Like in Winter

The summer version of Kashmir is everywhere online. This is the other story — Harissa breakfasts at 6 AM, a frozen waterfall near …

8 Dec 202510 min read

Kashmiri Wazwan feast with Rogan Josh, Gushtaba and Kashmiri bread on copper platter

Food Guide

The Srinagar Food Guide: Where We Actually Send Our Guests

Most Srinagar food guides list the same restaurants in the same order they appear in a Google search. This one is different — buil…

19 Jan 202610 min read

Pristine alpine meadow in Dodhpathri with Himalayan peaks and shepherd huts

Travel Guide

Six Kashmir Places That Reward the Curious

Beyond Dal Lake, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam — Kashmir has places that most tourists never find. Here are six that we recommend to guest…

3 Nov 20258 min read

Furnished living room of Maskan service apartment in Srinagar with comfortable seating and warm interiors

Accommodation

Service Apartment vs Hotel in Srinagar: What We've Learned Hosting 200+ Groups

We run a service apartment in Srinagar and have hosted 200+ groups. Here's our honest comparison — real prices, real tradeoffs, an…

11 Feb 20268 min read

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