Why Jain food in Kashmir needs a specialist
Kashmiri Wazwan is meat-centric and most Srinagar hotels default to onion-garlic gravies. Kanaiya is a specialist in pure-veg and Jain Kashmir tours — we use trusted Jain-friendly hotels and houseboats on Dal Lake, carry a Gujarati cook on group departures, and serve hot no-onion-no-garlic thalis, theplas and khichdi in Gulmarg, Sonmarg and Pahalgam where veg options are scarce.
What you'll see in Kashmir
- Dal Lake
- Gulmarg Gondola
- Sonmarg
- Pahalgam
- Mughal Gardens
- Shankaracharya Temple
- Betaab Valley
Sample Kashmir Jain-food itinerary
- Arrive Srinagar, transfer to hotel/houseboat, Dal Lake Shikara
- Srinagar local — Mughal Gardens, Shankaracharya, Old City
- Day trip to Sonmarg (Thajiwas Glacier)
- Srinagar to Gulmarg, Gondola Phase 1
- Gulmarg full day — snow activities, optional Phase 2
- Gulmarg to Pahalgam via Avantipura ruins
- Pahalgam — Aru, Betaab, Chandanwari (own cab)
- Pahalgam to Srinagar, free time at Polo View Market
Every itinerary is fully customisable — tell us your dates, group size and food strictness and we tailor it.
Indicative price: from ₹19,999 per person for a 5-night Kashmir package (group departures), inclusive of Jain meals. Final cost depends on season, hotel category and group size.
Best time to visit Kashmir
March-June for tulips and valleys, December-February for snowfall.
What every Kanaiya Jain-food package includes
- 100% Jain meals — no onion, no garlic, no potato/root vegetables, no egg
- Group cook or verified Jain-restaurant tie-ups (destination-dependent)
- Jain breakfast / travel-day kit: theplas, khakhra, dry snacks, ready-meals
- Advance written meal confirmation with hotels & resorts
- Hand-picked Jain-friendly hotels and transport
- Experienced Indian tour managers on group departures
See our flagship itinerary: Kashmir group tour details ›
Frequently asked questions
Do you really provide pure Jain food in Kashmir?
Yes. Shree Kanaiya Tours & Travels arranges 100% Jain meals in Kashmir — strictly no onion, no garlic, no root vegetables and no egg. Kashmiri Wazwan is meat-centric and most Srinagar hotels default to onion-garlic gravies.
Is Kashmir Jain food available on group and customised tours?
Both. Our fixed-departure Kashmir group tours include Jain meals by default, and we also build private/customised Kashmir packages with the same food standards for families, senior citizens and honeymoon couples.
Can you handle very strict Jain diets (no root vegetables, chaturmas, upvas)?
Yes. Tell us your exact restrictions — no underground vegetables, no green leafy during paryushan/chaturmas, upvas/fasting meals — and we arrange accordingly and confirm with kitchens in advance.
How do I book a Kashmir Jain-food tour package?
Call or WhatsApp +91-9321590898, or send an enquiry. Share your dates, number of travellers and food strictness and we'll send a Kashmir itinerary and quote with Jain meals included.