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.
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 of 10 rooms; 2 classic and 3 superior , 4 premium and 1 Family room. All come with attached washrooms. There is a well maintained vegetable garden to supply fresh vegetables, a Dining Room, Common sitting area to socialize and a huge garden to roam around.
Location: 1.2 km from Laripora.
Number of Rooms – 10; Total Capacity – 25
Classic: 2 ; Superior: 3 ; Premium: 4 Family Suite: 1
Tariff
Classic Room: 4300/-
Superior Room: 5700/- (Suite Room)
Premium Room: 6500/-
Family Room: 11000/- (upto 4 people)
Extra Person: 1200/-
Complimentary: Breakfast
Lunch/Dinner: Veg. 300/-, Non-Veg. 400/- pp
Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays
Child Policy
Upto 6 years: Complimentary (No Extra Bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (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.
Facilities
High Speed internet • Parking • Satellite TV • Running Hot Water • Toiletries • Smoking Allowed • Taxi Service • Smoking Allowed
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.
Activities
Riverside Picnic • Reading • Star Gazing • Village Walk • Shopping • Horse Riding • Trekking • Hiking • Angling • River Rafting • Golfing • Skiing
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 (2km) • Betaab Valley (5km) • Aru Valley (13km) • Sheshnag Lake • Anant Nag (43km) • Srinagar (91km)
Treks :
Baisaran- Mini Switzerland (5km horse ride) • Tulian Lake (12km) • Kalhoi Glacier (13km drive + 25km trek) • Amarnath Temple (15km drive + 30 km trek) • Tarsar Marsar Lake (13km drive + 22km trek)
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.
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