Travel Journal

Written in Srinagar, for people heading there.

Every guide and recommendation here comes from someone who lives in the Valley and plans trips every single day.

— Aamir, Trivilio

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Best Time to Visit Kashmir — Month by Month Guide
Best Time
Featured
Best TimeMarch 2026 · 8 min read

Best Time to Visit Kashmir — Month by Month Guide

Spring tulips, summer meadows, autumn colours or winter snow — a month-by-month breakdown of what Kashmir is actually like, from our team in Srinagar.

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Gulmarg Complete Guide — Gondola, Skiing and What to Expect
Destinations
Destinations7 min read

Gulmarg Complete Guide — Gondola, Skiing and What to Expect

Asia's highest gondola, world-class ski slopes and meadows of wildflowers. Everything you need to plan a proper Gulmarg day or overnight stay.

January 2026Read more →
Pahalgam — The Kashmir Most Tourists Rush Through (And Shouldn't)
Destinations
Destinations10 min read

Pahalgam — The Kashmir Most Tourists Rush Through (And Shouldn't)

Pahalgam gets four hours on most itineraries. It deserves two nights. Here is what you are missing in Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and along the Lidder River.

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What to Pack for Kashmir — The Complete Season-by-Season Checklist
Travel Tips
Travel Tips6 min read

What to Pack for Kashmir — The Complete Season-by-Season Checklist

From heavy woolens for Gulmarg snow to light layers for summer Srinagar. Packing for Kashmir is not complicated once you know what season you are travelling in.

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Kashmir Honeymoon Guide 2026 — Updated Tips, Costs and Itinerary
Honeymoon
Honeymoon10 min read

Kashmir Honeymoon Guide 2026 — Updated Tips, Costs and Itinerary

Updated for 2026 with current houseboat costs, gondola booking changes, and the romantic experiences most couples are missing. From our local Srinagar team.

April 2026Read more →
Sonamarg — Zero Point, Glaciers and the Drive That Changes Everything
Destinations
Destinations7 min read

Sonamarg — Zero Point, Glaciers and the Drive That Changes Everything

Sonamarg is 80km from Srinagar and the road there is one of the most dramatic drives in the Himalayas. Here is how to experience it properly, not just as a day trip.

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Wazwan — A Guide to Eating Properly in Kashmir
Food & Culture
Food & Culture8 min read

Wazwan — A Guide to Eating Properly in Kashmir

Rogan Josh, Yakhni, Dum Aloo, Kahwa and the legendary 36-course Wazwan feast. Kashmir has one of the great underrated cuisines of South Asia.

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Dal Lake — What to Do, What to Skip and How to Get the Best Shikara
Destinations
Destinations7 min read

Dal Lake — What to Do, What to Skip and How to Get the Best Shikara

Dal Lake has hundreds of houseboats and a thousand shikara operators. Here is how to choose the right boat, book a private shikara and find the quiet parts of the lake.

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How to Travel Kashmir on a Budget Without Missing the Point
Travel Tips
Travel Tips9 min read

How to Travel Kashmir on a Budget Without Missing the Point

Kashmir can cost 18,000 rupees or 1,80,000 rupees for the same seven days. The honest breakdown of where budget cuts save money and where they cost you the experience.

February 2026Read more →
The Valleys Most Kashmir Tourists Never Find — Gurez, Bangus and Lolab
Offbeat
Offbeat8 min read

The Valleys Most Kashmir Tourists Never Find — Gurez, Bangus and Lolab

Beyond Gulmarg and Pahalgam, Kashmir has valley after valley of extraordinary landscape. These are the three that deserve to be on more itineraries.

March 2026Read more →