- Pathar Masjid - You will be picked up from your central city hotel in the morning with your guide
Starting 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.
Continue 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.
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.
Take a break for lunch at Local restaurant (lunch included).
- Naqshband Shrine - After 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.
- Hari Parbat - End your walk at the Hari Parbat Fort, offering extraordinary perspectives of the city.
Once your tour will be finished you will be driven back to your hotel within city center.
- Local, English-speaking guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant (beverages not included)
- Complimentary city hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Private air-conditioned transport
- Two bottles of mineral water per person
- Food or drink unless specified.
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities
Srinagar is the most populous city and serves as the summer capital of the Indian state known as Jammu and Kashmir. It’s situated on the Jhelum River and is the northernmost city of India, housing over a million residents.
Join us on this guided walking tour through the Old Town for deeper understanding of this city’s rich history and culture. Srinagar is a city tucked amidst lakes and encircled by mountain ranges.
Key Highlights
• The 14th-century mosque known as Khanqah of Shah-i-Hamadan
• The Jamia Masjid Mosque showcasing the Indo-Sarascenic architecture
• Maharaj Gunj Spice Bazaar
• The historic Hari Parbat Fort
- 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.
- Children’s must be accompanied by adults.
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
