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.
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.
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Pathar Masjid - Guests will be collected from their central city hotel in the morning along with their guide.
The journey begins along the banks of the city’s Jhelum River, leading to the first stop at Khanqah of Shah-I-Hamadan, a mosque from the fourteenth century.
The tour continues to Pathar Masjid, a mosque constructed in 1623 by Noor Jahan,…
- Pathar Masjid - Guests will be collected from their central city hotel in the morning along with their guide.
The journey begins along the banks of the city’s Jhelum River, leading to the first stop at Khanqah of Shah-I-Hamadan, a mosque from the fourteenth century.
The tour continues to Pathar Masjid, a mosque constructed in 1623 by Noor Jahan, renowned for its nine horizontally-oriented arches. The next destination is the Maharaj Gunj Spice Bazaar, where visitors can find wood carvings, carpets, pashmina shawls, engraved metal items, and more.
- Naqshband Shrine - From the bazaar, the tour proceeds to the octagonal dome of the tomb of Zain-ul-Abidin’s mother and then to the mosque of Jamia Masjid. This site is famous for its Indo-Saracenic architecture, featuring a striking courtyard and 370 wooden pillars carved from a single tree trunk.
Guests can enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant (at their own expense).
After lunch, the tour continues to the seventeenth-century Naqshband Sahab shrine, constructed from layers of brick and wood, followed by a visit to the Madin Sahab shrine, a religious site designed in the Kashmiri style of the fifteenth century.
- Hari Parbat - The walk concludes at the Hari Parbat Fort, which offers breathtaking views of the city.
Once the tour is complete, guests will be driven back to their hotel in the city center.
- 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
- 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
- Food or drink unless specified
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities
- Food or drink unless specified
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities
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…
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
