Had been to Srinagar on 25th Nov 12. As everyone expieriences Travel agencies are cheaters, DONT ever stay ih house boat, neglect pony ride at Gulmarg but Pahalgam pony ride do it for Rs. 800, do not purchase saffron unless you are sure, walnuts better you buy it in your home city, dont purchase anything at the dal lake. Entire Kashmir is a heavy commission game.
Do not miss Pahalgam its the proper Kashmir. Hotel Baisaran Pahalgam a good place to stay. For taxi do call Hilal Ahmad Gossani 09906405076 at Srinagar. He is himself taxi driver whom you can beleive. Thanx to him he made our family trip pleasant. You will get indica taxi for Rs. 1, 500 per day. He can also do hotel bookings.