Srinagar Culinary Tour: Kashmiri Wazwan & Market Walks | 5 Nights and 6 Days Kashmir Package






- Transfer Included
- Stay Included
- Meals Included
- Sightseeing Included
Overview
Itinerary
Arrival, Houseboat Check-in & Dal Lake Shikara Ride
Arrive at Srinagar and transfer to your traditional houseboat on Dal Lake. After settling in, enjoy a relaxing shikara ride to soak in the floating gardens and hill-fringed panorama. In the evening, take a gentle market walk on Residency Road or Lal Chowk to get introduced to Kashmiri spices, bakery treats and tea-houses. Welcome dinner includes light Kashmiri starters and a first taste of noon chai.
Old City Culinary Walk & Wazwan Preview
Explore the narrow lanes of the Old City (Nowhatta & Khayam Road) with a food guide: sample street favourites, traditional bakeries, and local snacks. Visit a working wazwan kitchen to observe chefs prepare signature dishes such as rogan josh, rista and gushtaba. Afternoon at leisure for rest or optional short shopping. Dinner: preview tasting of wazwan courses in a local eatery.
Pampore Saffron Fields & Village Kitchen Lunch
Drive to Pampore for a fragrant walk through the famed saffron fields. Meet a saffron grower, learn about harvesting and participate in a small saffron tasting and demo. Enjoy a home-style village kitchen lunch featuring saffron-infused dishes, local breads like matnakash, seasonal vegetables and Kashmiri kahwa. Return to Srinagar for a relaxed evening.
Mughal Gardens & Hands-on Kashmiri Cooking Class
Morning visit to the iconic Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh to experience Mughal garden settings and scenic views above Dal Lake. Afternoon: hands-on Kashmiri cooking class with a local chef — prepare and cook dishes such as rogan josh, haakh, and Kashmiri pulao, followed by a communal meal. Evening free for personal exploration or a second market walk.
Tea-House Walk, Local Bakeries & Grand Wazwan Banquet
Delve deeper into Srinagar's food culture with a morning tea-house and bakery walk — savor noon chai, sheermal, and traditional breads. Visit the Hazratbal area for light sightseeing and nearby markets to shop for dry fruits and Kashmiri spices. In the evening enjoy a grand Wazwan banquet at a renowned local venue or family-hosted kitchen — a highlight feast showcasing multiple wazwan courses.
Sunrise on Dal Lake, Last-minute Shopping & Departure
Optional early shikara sunrise for photography and a final Dal Lake experience. Post breakfast, check out and spend time on last-minute shopping for saffron, dry fruits, and handicrafts at Polo View or Lal Chowk. Transfer to the airport with fond culinary memories of Srinagar. Note: flight times may affect final activity order.
Inclusions
- 5 nights accommodation in Srinagar (houseboat / hotel as per selection)
- Daily breakfasts and 3 special meals including 1 hands-on cooking class meal and 2 Wazwan meals (as stated)
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle as per itinerary
- Shikara rides (as mentioned)
- Guided market walks and local food guide
- Pampore saffron field visit and tasting
- All entrance fees for listed attractions
- Local taxes and service charges
Note: Room upgrades, additional meals and optional excursions are available on request.
Exclusions
- International or domestic flights to/from Srinagar
- Personal expenses, tips and porterage
- Alcoholic beverages and some additional meals beyond stated inclusions
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Any activity or sightseeing not specified in the itinerary
Tip: Carry local currency for market purchases; many small vendors do not accept cards.
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