Srinagar: Private Old City and Mughal Gardens Guided Tour

After your pickup from Srinagar Airport or your hotel in Srinagar, hop in your private car and head to the Old City.
Start with a visit to Kohi-e-Maran Hari Parbat Fort, followed by the historical Jamia Mosque and a stroll through the bazaar. See copper shops adorned with copper utensils.

Then, see the Royal Cemetry of the famous Kashmiri King Zainul Abideen. En route visit a spice market and walk to the Shah Hamdan Mosque located on the bank of River Jhelum. There, stop to enjoy traditional Kashmiri cuisine called wazwaan.

After lunch, head to the famous Nishat Garden, known as the ‘Garden of pleasure,' built in 1633 by the Mughal King Asif Khan. Then, continue on to Shalimar Garden, known as ‘Garden of love,' built in 1619 by the Mughal King Jehangir for his beloved wife Noor Jehan or Mehr-un-Nissa.

Once evening falls, relax on a peaceful shikara boat cruise on Dal Lake, followed by a visit to a Kashmiri carpet , papier machie, and shawl factory. Head back to your hotel in Srinagar after a day of culture.