Alpine Inn

Srinagar & the Kashmir Valley


Beside the dead-end riverside road that leads to the better-known Heevan Hotel, the five-room Alpine Inn has a charming colonial cottage vibe. The interior is comfortable in an old-school way, but the real charm is its chocolate-box appearance and its sweet little garden in a quiet yet fairly central location.


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2. Amarnath Holy Cave

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4. Awantipora

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5. Mattan Sun Temple

19.6 MILES

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7. Cheshmashahi Garden

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8. Botanical Garden

25.25 MILES

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