Kashmir’s summer capital wraps around Dal and Nigeen lakes — carved-cedar houseboats, a dawn floating market, terraced Mughal gardens and an old city of shrines, craftsmen and bakeries.
Ask our specialists — they will tell you the best hour for the light, the family who serves the finest kahwa, and the walk most visitors miss.
Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Sonamarg
The classic Kashmir journey, done slowly and privately. Begin on a heritage houseboat on Nigeen Lake, then move between the three great meadows — Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg — with time t…
The great road from Srinagar to Leh
One of the world’s great drives. Start on Nigeen Lake, climb through Sonamarg and over Zoji La, pause at Drass and Kargil, and descend through Lamayuru’s moonscape into Leh — letting the alt…
Snow, fireplaces and Srinagar in winter
Kashmir under snow is another country. Ski or sledge in Gulmarg with a private instructor, ride the Gondola high above the tree line, then return to Srinagar for a misty houseboat night and…
Srinagar’s spring gardens, Pahalgam & Yusmarg
For a few short weeks each spring, the tulip garden beneath the Zabarwan hills blooms in waves of colour while almond and apple blossom fills the orchards. A gentle journey timed to the bloo…
The Kishanganga valley and the far north
Cross the Razdan pass into a valley few travellers reach. Log-house villages, the river beneath Habba Khatoon peak, Dard-Shina hospitality and walks where you will meet shepherds rather than…
Every CNE journey is private and planned from scratch with one of our specialists in Srinagar, Leh or Jammu. There’s no obligation and no fee to start.
