Schedule
26th August
Maenzi RaatAlso called “Mehandiraat” in Urdu happens to be the most colourful and fun ceremony preceding the actually wedding in a traditional Kashmiri marriage. The girls in the family adorn beautiful and intricate designs of henna or mehandi on their hands and feet. We are having a mehandi ceremony the night before the wedding which will have traditional Kashmiri singing called “Wanwun” by women on the beats of Kashmiri version of drums called “Tumbaknaari”. So, get ready for loads of fun, frolic and merriment along with some lip smacking Kashmiri food.
Wazwan for Dinner
Colourful, festive attire27th August
MasnadnishiniThe wedding day is going to have an elaborate feast for lunch with people decked up in the best of wedding outfits. The groom will be descended amongst the guests under with traditional Kashmiri songs being sung by women in the background.
Wazwan for Lunch
Ethnic Kashmiri or Punjabi27th August
Baraat & NikahThe Nikah ceremony will begin with a bang as soon as the baraat (the groom & his men) arrives at the bride’s place. They will receive a grand welcome Kashmiri style. The bride will join in for the Nikah ceremony to tie the knot officially. This ceremony would be followed by a magnanimous feast. The day will end with “Rukhsati” when the bride will say a heartfelt good bye to her parents and extended family to embark on a new journey of her life.
Wazwan for Dinner
Ethnic or Formals28th August
WalimaWalima is the reception hosted by the groom’s family a day after the wedding ceremony. The day will see a grand lunch at the groom’s place. It is kind of an official introduction of the bride to friends and family. So, say hello to our pretty bride and tantalise your taste buds with some amazing Kashmiri delicacies.
Wazwan for Lunch
Ethnic or FormalsCuisine
Wazwan is a multi-course meal in Kashmiri cuisine, the preparation of which is considered an art and a matter of pride in Kashmiri culture. The term ‘Wazwan’ derives its origin from Kashmiri words ‘waz’ means cook and ‘wan’ means shop. The royal cuisine consists of nearly thirty-six courses, of which between fifteen and thirty can be preparations of meat, cooked overnight under the supervision of a master chef called a ‘vaste waze’. Guests are seated in groups of four and share the meal out of a large copper platter called the ‘traem’. Come and experience this gigantic meal with us and put on a few happy kilos with loads of smiles.
Sightseeing
Kashmir is blessed with a plethora of breathtakingly beautiful places. One can go around Srinagar experiencing the colorful Mughal Gardens, the unmatchable Pari Mahal, a shikara ride in Dal Lake, a nice stroll on the Boulevard Road along with some amazing street food. If you have enough days in hand, you can go to some of the popular tourist destinations. Gulmarg is about 50 kms from our place. It has immaculate scenic beauty. One can take a gondola ride which is one of the highest in the world. Other worth visiting places include Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Naranag and so on.
Cafes & Bazaars
Kashmir has got some of the coolest cafes in India. If you’re a Game of Thrones fan, just head to Winterfell Cafe and if Breaking Bad is your favourite show do visit Cafe Chemistry. There’s Books and Bricks for book lovers and Hukus Bukus Bistro for an interesting industrial theme; and if you just want to have quirky variations of chai or tea, Chai Jaai is the place for you. For shopping Kashmiri goodies and souvenirs, the best recommended places are Polo View market and Dalgate.
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