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Food & Flavors

Kashmir culinary tour offers Noon Chai, Wazwan feast, village cooking, cultural flavors, and traditions—an immersive food journey beyond sightseeing.

Day 1 - Arrival in Srinagar

🏨 Hotel stay

• Pickup from Srinagar Airport and transfer to hotel.

• Orientation session on Kashmir’s ecology and culture.

• Evening Shikara ride on Dal Lake.

• Overnight stay in Srinagar.

ghanta ghar scenic beauty
ghanta ghar
dallake shikara scenic beauty
dallake shikara

Day 2 - Food Walks & Spice Tales

• Morning Bakery Breakfast: Visit a local Kandur (traditional Kashmiri baker) for Girda, Lavasa, Sheermal, Tsot with Noon Chai (salt tea) and Kehwa (saffron green tea).

• Visit Zaina Kadal & Maharaj Gunj, historic markets where aromas of spices, kebabs, and breads fill the air.

• Taste Harissa (slow-cooked winter delicacy, available in mornings), Seekh Kebabs, Nadru Pakoras, Fish Fry, and Modur Pulav.

• Afternoon: Guided Spice Market Tour – learn about Kashmiri saffron, dry fruits, and spices like fennel, cardamom, and Kashmiri chilies that make the cuisine unique.

• Evening: Kashmiri Tea Tasting at a heritage tea house – sample different varieties of Kehwa, Noon Chai, and Kahwa blends with walnut fudge (shufta).

• Dinner: Street Food Tasting – enjoy dishes like Kabargah (mutton ribs), Nadru Tikki, and Kashmiri bakery sweets.

• Overnight in Srinagar.

Day 3 - Village Cooking & Wazwan Fest

• After breakfast, half-day excursion to a nearby Kashmiri village.

• Join a local family in their kitchen:

-Hands-on cooking class to learn signature dishes like Dum Aloo (potato curry), Yakhni (curd-based curry), and Kehwa preparation.

• Understand the cultural rituals behind food—why meals are served on the floor, how spices are ground, and why Wazwan is always shared.

• Lunch: Enjoy a homely meal with the family, served in the traditional Kashmiri way.

• Afternoon return to Srinagar.

• Evening: Grand Wazwan Feast Night – dine like royalty with the full 36-course Wazwan spread (curated selection for visitors).

• Highlights include Rista (meatballs in red gravy), Gushtaba, Rogan Josh, Tabak Maaz, and Kashmiri pulao.

• Served with storytelling by the head Waza (master chef) explaining the history of each dish.

• Overnight stay in Srinagar

Day 4 - Flavors to Take Back Home

Breakfast: Sheermal with Kehwa.

Morning visit to Pampore saffron fields (seasonal) or a local dry fruit shop for authentic shopping.

Carry back Kashmiri tea blends, saffron, dry fruits, and spices as souvenirs of flavor.

Drop at Srinagar Airport with sweet memories and a rich taste of Kashmir.

What's Included

Airport pickup & drop in Srinagar
Accommodation in Srinagar hotel (3 nights – twin/double sharing)
Daily breakfast & dinner with Kashmiri specialties
One authentic Wazwan dinner experience
Private transportation for sightseeing & food tours
Guided visit to local markets & spice shops
Cooking session with local Kashmiri family/chef
Assistance of driver/representative throughout the trip

What's Not Included

Air/rail fare to and from Srinagar
Lunch- snacks- and beverages not mentioned in inclusions
Extra meals beyond inclusions
Personal expenses: shopping- laundry- tips- phone calls- etc.
Entry tickets & activities not mentioned in inclusions
Travel insurance and medical expenses
GST & other applicable taxes
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

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