Kashmir Paradise – 6 Days Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Sonamarg
- Duration
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Country
- 🏔️ Kashmir
- Places
- Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg
- Starts from
- Chennai or any Indian city
- Tour type
- Private tour (can be customised)
- Meals
- Daily breakfast
- Tour code
- ET-KAS-026
Overview
The classic Kashmir circuit. Stay a night on a Dal Lake houseboat, glide over the lake in a shikara, ride the Gulmarg Gondola, walk the meadows of Pahalgam and see the Thajiwas glacier at Sonamarg. In winter the same trip becomes a snow holiday with skiing and sledging in Gulmarg.
Highlights
- Night on a Dal Lake houseboat
- Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Gulmarg Gondola (phase 1, phase 2 optional)
- Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and Chandanwari, Pahalgam
- Sonamarg and Thajiwas glacier
- Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh Mughal gardens
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Srinagar
Airport pick-up and check in to a houseboat on Dal Lake. Evening shikara ride past the floating market and lotus gardens.
Day 2: Srinagar to Gulmarg
Drive to Gulmarg (about 2 hours). Ride the Gondola to Kongdoori, with phase 2 to Apharwat on request. Snow play in winter, flower meadows in summer. Overnight in Gulmarg.
Day 3: Gulmarg to Pahalgam
Drive through saffron fields and apple orchards to Pahalgam, with a stop at Avantipura ruins. Evening by the Lidder river.
Day 4: Pahalgam valleys
Local union cab to Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and Chandanwari. Optional pony ride to Baisaran meadow.
Day 5: Sonamarg day trip
Drive back to Srinagar via a day trip to Sonamarg. Pony ride or walk to Thajiwas glacier. Overnight in Srinagar.
Day 6: Mughal gardens & departure
Visit Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, then transfer to the airport.
Included
- Hotel stay on twin-sharing basis with daily breakfast
- Pick-up and drop at the airport or railway station
- Sightseeing as per itinerary in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- Easy Tripping 24/7 support during the trip
Not included
- Flights or train tickets (we can add them to your quote)
- Lunch and dinner unless mentioned
- Entry tickets, guide and camera fees unless mentioned
- Personal expenses: tips, laundry, shopping
- Anything not listed under Included
FAQs
When is the snow season?
December to February has snow in Gulmarg and Sonamarg. From March to May you still see snow on the peaks with green valleys below.
Can I change the hotels or dates?
Yes. Every package can be customised: dates, hotel category, number of nights and sightseeing.
Are flights or trains included?
Prices are land-only by default. Tell us your city and we will add flights or train tickets to your quote.
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