Location : The LaLiT Grand Palace, Gupkar Road, Srinagar.
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The location of the restaurant, overlooking the Valley, makes eating here an exotic experience. The food, although comparatively expensive, is a gastronomical treat.
Location : Residency Road, Raj Bagh, Srinagar.
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If you want to try the mouth-watering and popular Wazwan cuisine head to Ahdoos restaurant. The preparation of the Wazwan dishes is an art in itself. The spices are specially made by the Waza (Kashmiri chef) and the food infused with the flavours of saffron, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon. It also offers sumptuous vegetarian cuisine.
Location : Residency Road, Lal Chowk, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190001.
Contact No : 0194 247 6998
Open : 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
These are the famous words of Great Mughal Emperor Jehangir in the praise of Kashmir. Jehangir was greatly impressed by the scenic beauty and lifestyle of Kashmir.It is said that anybody who visited Kashmir without tasting the famous cuisine Wazwan didn’t infact visit Kashmir and the lovers of Wazwan further say that anybody who didn’t taste the wazwan at Mughal Darbar didn’t actually had the real thing. Besides being the heaven of tasty traditional food we are known world over for the wide range of cuisines, Continental, Traditional, Mughlai, Chinese .The taste of our food has earned us the praise ” The taste of nation “.Besides food Mughal Darbar is a comfortable couch for homesick and comfort loving Tourists.
Location : Apple orchards, Srinagar.
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Eighty per cent of the apples supplied to the rest of the country, along with Bangladesh and Nepal come from right here in Srinagar. A majority of the state’s income is dependent on apple produce and sprawling orchards are a common sight here. Visit and stroll through one, and pick a few apples while you’re at it. There are many varieties grown, but the most popular and expensive is the Golden Apple.
Location : Bird Watching, Srinagar.
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This wetland attracts thousands of migratory birds from Siberia and central Asia during the winter months. If you’re an ornithologist then this place is probably first on your agenda: an important natural refuge for rare birds that use it as a breeding ground, Hokersar hosts, among other winged visitors, the goose, brahminy duck, tufted duck, gadwall, garganey, mallard and the Eurasian wigeon.
Location :Carpets, Srinagar.
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Silk carpets are among Kashmir’s most famous creations, and though some could cost you a package, they’re worth every bit. The ones available are either handmade or machine-made, depending on the intricacy of the design, with the former being more expensive. The prices are usually fixed, so there’s not much space for bargaining, though the wool carpets are a more affordable option if you’ve got a modest budget.
Location :Papier mache products, Srinagar.
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Easier on the pocket and more practical for tourists with luggage constraints, are the many papier-mache products sold all over the city. From figurines and vases to tables painted in colourful paint and traditional patterns—these make for nice souvenirs and could add a lovely touch of the valley to your drawing room back home.
Location : Dry fruit and spices, Srinagar
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Kashmir is known for its spices and quality dry fruit. Shop for different varieties of walnuts including burzil walnuts, kagzi walnuts and wont walnuts which are available in abundance. Out of the spices, this is the absolute best place to take home saffron, which is grown in and around Srinagar and is of the highest quality. Also pick up some shahi zira, cardamom and a few bottles of honey, all of which are specialties of the region. Hari Market is a good place to go for all the above.
Location : Antique silver jewellery, Srinagar.
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If you enjoy rummaging through large quantities of trinkets in silver, you’ll love Srinagar. From ornamental jewellery to larger decoration pieces, you’ll get silverware with intricate carvings like nowhere else. The real fun begins when you dig deep into the seemingly bottomless boxes and discover something of real antique value. Some of them might look slightly jaded, but make up for it with their rare and stunning designs.
Location :Pashmina Shawls, Srinagar.
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Over the years, Kashmir’s famous Pashmina shawls have become rarer to find and more expensive to buy. Made from the soft wool of the Himalayan goat, the best test of a Pashmina is by trying to pass it through a ring. Prices range from 15000 rupees onwards to the truly astronomical, but it’s an investment only apppreciates in value.