Kashmir
Lakes and gardens in Srinagar, alpine meadows at Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg, and remote northern valleys that very few visitors reach.
Srinagar & Dal Lake
Shikaras, Mughal gardens and a city on water
Gulmarg
Meadow of flowers, kingdom of snow
Pahalgam
Where the Lidder runs cold and clear
Sonamarg
The meadow of gold
Gurez Valley
Kashmir before the guidebooks
Yusmarg
Pine-ringed and peaceful
Doodhpathri
The valley of milk
Lolab & Bangus
The far north’s orchards and open meadows
Journeys in Kashmir
Kashmir: Houseboats & Alpine Meadows
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…
Houseboats & High Passes
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…
Gulmarg: A Winter Escape
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…
Kashmir in Bloom: Tulips & Blossom
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…
Gurez: Hidden Kashmir
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…
Experiences in Kashmir
A night on a heritage houseboat
Sleep aboard a carved-cedar houseboat on quiet Nigeen Lake, with breakfast on deck and a shikara at your door.
April to October
Dawn at the floating market
Glide out before sunrise to where farmers trade lotus stems, gourds and greens from their boats.
Year-round
The tulip garden in bloom
Walk through waves of tulips beneath the Zabarwan hills during the garden’s short, spectacular season.
Late March to April
Skiing & the Gondola in Gulmarg
Private instruction for beginners or guided off-piste days on the slopes of Apharwat.
December to March
A wazwan supper
A multi-course feast prepared by a traditional waza, shared in the Kashmiri way from a common platter.
Year-round
Old Srinagar craft trail
Meet the artisans behind pashmina, papier-mâché, walnut carving and kani weaving in their own workshops.
Year-roundTell us how you’d like to travel, and we’ll shape the rest
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.