FEATURES: Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir is known as the Venice of the East. The city is famous for its lakes and river Jhelum with artistic houseboats floating over their surfaces, providing a delightful lodging to tourists and travellers. In the heart of Srinagar lies Old City, popularly known in Kashmir as Downtown or Shahr-e-Khas. Old city has a rich historical significance. Old city wears a medieval charm that is fit to delight even the most jaded traveller. The markets here are bustling and full of life. Most of the old city is located on the banks of Jhelum, which is the prime source of its vitality. Nine ancient and artistic bridges span Jhelum and boats are no more used to cross the river. The entire city is interconnected and people are social and help each other gladly. Much of the traditional artefacts of Kashmir, including the world famous handicrafts, designed carpets and shawls, dry fruits are available.
This tour shall feature a visit to the pulsating old city to get mesmerized with the charm that this city wears. The old and traditional cultures, the Sufi shrines and much more will be covered while riding in a shikara on the lifeline of Kashmir, River Jhelum.
The trek covers whole old city dwelling on the banks of this river. The tour takes around 7 hours and is worth the time and money. The tour shall cover all the nine bridges and there shall be halts at important places. This tour is very famous both among domestic and foreign tourists.