Ever crashed at a friend's place and felt way more at home than at some fancy hotel? That's what homestays in Kashmir are all about. Forget stuffy hotel rooms – you're part of someone's family for a few days!
We stayed with the Ahmads in Srinagar last summer and still laugh about how
Grandmother Ahmad insisted we weren't eating enough Rogan Josh. She'd sneak extra portions onto our plates when we weren't looking!
While bouncing between places to visit in Kashmir – from Gulmarg's ridiculous snow-capped views to Dal Lake's floating markets – coming "home" to actual conversations beats scrolling through TV channels any day.
Things to do in Kashmir hit differently when locals show you their secret spots. Our host's teenage son took us to a hillside chai spot that zero tourists knew about.
Check out our Kashmir trip packages if you're done with cookie-cutter travel and want stories worth telling later!
