A Private Guided Walking Tour Through Old Srinagar
Srinagar
Explore the rich history and culture of Srinagar with a private guided walking tour through Old Town. Visit historic mosques, a spice bazaar, and the majestic Hari Parbat Fort.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Pathar Masjid - You will be picked up from your central city hotel in the morning with your guide.\n\nStarting along the banks of the city’s Jhelum River you’ll proceed to your first stop at Khanqah of Shah-I-Hamadan, a fourteenth century mosque. \n\nContinue to Pathar Masjid, another mosque built in 1623 by Noor Jahan known for its nine horizontally-oriented arches. Then continue to the Maharaj Gunj Spice Bazaar. This market offers wood carvings, carpets, pashmina shawls, engraved metal items, and more.\n\n\n- Naqshband Shrine - Proceed from the bazaar to the octagonal dome of the tomb of Zain-ul-Abidin’s mother and on to the mosque of Jamia Masjid. The Indo-Saracenic engineering here is well known for its striking courtyard and 370 wooden pillars cut from the trunk of a single tree.\n\nTake a break for lunch at local restaurant (Under Own Expense).\n\nAfter lunch continue to the seventeenth century Naqshband Sahab shrine built from layers of brick and wood, and then look at the Madin Sahab shrine, a religious site composed in the Kashmiri style of the fifteenth century. \n- Hari Parbat - End your walk at the Hari Parbat Fort, offering extraordinary perspectives of the city. \n\nOnce your tour is finished, you will be driven back to your hotel within city center.
What's Included
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off within city limits
- Guidance from an English-speaking local expert
- Comfortable transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Refreshments including 02 bottles of mineral water per person
What's Not Included
- Food or drink unless specified
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Srinagar, the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, is situated at the Jhelum River. It’s the northernmost city of India, home to over a million inhabitants.
Through this guided tour of Old Town, you’ll explore the deep-rooted history and culture of this stunning city nestled between lakes and enclosed by mountains.
Highlights include
• The 14th-century Khanqah of Shah-i-Hamadan Mosque
• The Indo-Sarascenic architecture of the Jamia Masjid Mosque
• The bustling Maharaj Gunj Spice Bazaar
• The historic Hari Parbat Fort
- Children’s must be accompanied by adults.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be cove
- Consider wearing comfortable walking shoes
Location
Srinagar
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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