Laripora Riverside Homestay-Pahalgam
Laripora, Pahalgam
Laripora is the largest village of Pahalgam with around 275 families, located on the bank of Lidar River, at just 2 km from the center of Pahalgam. It boasts an 18 holes Golf Course of International standard. Tourism and agriculture are the major occupation of Laripora people. Pahalgam is a one of the most popular destination of Kashmir. Its also known for its association with Amarnath Yatra. Chandanwari, the starting point of yatra is 16 km from Pahalgam.
The Homestay
Built by Abdul Majeed in 1975 on one acre of serene land, amidst an Apple orchard, it’s purely a traditional estate homestay. Its located hardly few yards from the bank of Lidar River. It consists of a total 10 rooms on three different stories. Ground floor has 2 rooms; a Suite and a Deluxe room. First floor has 4 rooms; 3 Suits and a Deluxe room; all come with attached washrooms. Second floor has 4 Standard rooms with 2 common washrooms. There is a well maintained vegetable garden to supply fresh vegetables. There is a Dining Room, Common sitting area to socialize and a huge garden to roam around.
Number of Rooms – 10; Total Capacity – 24
Know your Host
Abdul Majeed’s son Ibrahim added few more rooms to it and decided to run it as homestay in 1985. Basically a farmer, he is a very soft spoken person. Since he is a local resident for ages, he knows every nook and corner of Kashmir.
Food
Ibrahim offers fresh homecooked meal. Breakfast has many options like Kashmiri Bread, Paratha, Poha, Butter Toast, Omelette and Cornflakes etc. Lunch n dinner can be pre ordered. Meat lover must not forget to try their special Goshtaba & Rogan Josh.
Facilities
High Speed internet • Parking • Satellite TV • Running Hot Water • Toiletries • Smoking Allowed • Taxi Service • Pet Friendly • Smoking Allowed
Activities
Riverside Picnic • Reading • Star Gazing • Village Walk • Shopping • Horse Riding • Trekking • Hiking • Angling • River Rafting • Golfing • Skiing
Tariff
Single Person: 1500/-
Standard Room: 2000/-
Deluxe Room: 3000/-
Suite Room: 4000/- (accommodate 3 pax)
Includes: Breakfast
Lunch/Dinner: Veg. 300/-, Non-Veg. 450/- per head
Child Policy
Upto 5 year: Complimentary (no extra bed)
6-12 year: 500/- (extra bed provided)
What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.
Local Attractions
The Golf Course • Lidar River • Gurudwara • Mamleshwar Temple • Pahalgam Club Garden • Lidar Amusement Park • I land Picnic Spot • Overa Aru Wildlife Sanctuary
Excursions
Pahalgam (2 km) • Betaab Valley (5 km) • Aru Valley (13 km) • Sheshnag Lake • Anant Nag (43 km) • Srinagar (91 km)
Treks
Baisaran- Mini Switzerland (5 km horse ride) • Tulian Lake (12 km) • Kalhoi Glacier (13 km drive + 25 km trek) • Amarnath Temple (15 km drive + 30 km trek) • Tarsar Marsar Lake (13 km drive + 22 km trek) •
