Things to do in Kashmir Were do we begin? It truly is a land of diversity.

Go trekking, horseback riding, water sports, fishing, mountain biking all year round, skiing in December until February, golf from spring to autumn, superb shopping and eating and whatever else you set your mind to doing anytime.

The Dal Lake is a 5 minute walk, the old town is 30 minutes by car and the major mountain walks are less than 2 hours away by car. Gardens,temples and markets surround the area where you will stay. Here are a few activities we advise you to do during your stay at Saffron House:

Laze the day away whilst you float past Shikara

Trekking
The vale of Kashmir is a deep basin lying between the Central Himalayan and Pir Panjul mountain ranges. To the North is the Karakoram range "roof of the world". more >

Horseback riding
What better way to see this beautiful countryside and mountain passes. more >

Camping
Experience life in the outdoors first hand. Wake with the birds and listen to the rushing waters of the nearby rivers, open the tent door to discover. more >

Fishing
Nothing is more rewarding than eating your own food caught fresh from the mountain lake, especially when it is tasty rainbow and brown trout. Your mountain guide and your cook will prepare a delicious meal in no time. more >

Skiing
December and January weather provides snow for the best ski resort in the Himalayas , Gulmarg's legendary beauty make it a convenient day trip for world class skiing. more >

Golf
Golf the world class course at The Royal Springs Golf Club, spanning an expense of 300 acres at the base of the famous Cheshma Shahi. The Golf Course was designed Robert Trent Jones Jr. II who has designed about 500 courses all over the World. more >

Houseboat & Dal Lake
You simply must spend time on the Dal Lake when visiting Kashmir . more >

Temples & The Old City
6th Century temples, shrines and mosques dotted around the lakes and old town. more >

Painting and Photography
Such beauty must be caught on canvas. more