Kashmir Tour Package: Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Sonamarg
Starting from ₹32,500 per person, twin sharing
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- Duration
- 6 nights / 7 days
- Pickup → drop
- Srinagar → Srinagar
- Best time
- Mar – Oct; Dec – Feb for snow
- Activity level
- 1/4 · Relaxed
- Group size
- 2–10
Activity level 1 of 4: Relaxed.Mostly by car (2–4 hour drives). Pony rides and the gondola are optional.What the levels mean
- 1 · RelaxedSightseeing by car with short walks, under 2 hours on foot a day.All ages and fitness levels, including parents and young children.
- 2 · Light2–4 hours on foot a day, with stairs, uneven ground or some long drives.Anyone in normal health who can walk 30 minutes comfortably.
- 3 · Active4–6 hours of walking or a few long rough drives, some days at altitude.Regular walkers. Start walking 30–45 minutes a day a month before.
- 4 · ChallengingLong days, steep climbs or high altitude (above 4,000 m).Good fitness; check with your doctor if you have heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions.
Quick answer
A 7-day Kashmir tour covers Srinagar (3 nights including a Dal Lake houseboat), Gulmarg (1) and Pahalgam (2), with a day trip to Sonamarg. Drives are 2–4 hours. It costs from ₹32,500 per person and suits couples, families and parents from March to October, or December to February for snow.
Trip Overview
Kashmir's valley mixes snow peaks, Mughal gardens and still lakes within a few hours' drive. This 7-day route starts with a night on a Dal Lake houseboat and a sunset shikara ride, then climbs to Gulmarg's meadows and its cable car, before settling into Pahalgam's pine-lined Lidder river.
Drives never exceed four hours, so it works for honeymooners and parents alike. A day trip to Sonamarg's Thajiwas Glacier rounds it off. We monitor local advisories and adjust the route if conditions change.
- Stays included
- Meals included
- Transfers included
- Sightseeing included
Trip highlights
- Sunset shikara ride and a night on a Dal Lake houseboat
- Mughal gardens: Nishat, Shalimar and Chashme Shahi
- Gulmarg Gondola toward Mount Apharwat
- Betaab and Aru valleys above Pahalgam
- Saffron fields at Pampore and the Avantipora ruins
- Thajiwas glacier at Sonamarg
Day by day
Itinerary
Srinagar → Srinagar · 6N/7D
7 days · tap a day to open or close it
- 1
Day 1Arrive in Srinagar, houseboat night+
Pickup from Srinagar airport. Check in to a deluxe houseboat on Dal Lake, then a sunset shikara ride past the floating gardens and Char Chinar.
- Shikara ride
- Char Chinar
Deluxe houseboat, Dal Lake D
- 2
Day 2Mughal gardens, then GulmargSrinagar → Gulmarg · 50 km · 1.5 hrs+
Morning at Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh while the gardens are quiet, then drive to Gulmarg through the Tangmarg forest. Evening walk on the meadow and St Mary's Church.
- Nishat Bagh
- Shalimar Bagh
- Gulmarg meadow
Hotel, Gulmarg B · D
- 3
Day 3Gulmarg Gondola to PahalgamGulmarg → Pahalgam · 140 km · 4 hrs+
Ride the gondola to Kongdoori (Phase 1) and, weather permitting, Apharwat (Phase 2). After lunch, drive to Pahalgam, stopping at the Pampore saffron fields and the 9th-century Avantipora temple ruins.
- Gulmarg Gondola
- Pampore saffron fields
- Avantipora ruins
Riverside hotel, Pahalgam B · D
- 4
Day 4Pahalgam valleys+
With a local union cab: Betaab Valley, Chandanwari and Aru Valley. Evening walk by the Lidder river.
- Betaab Valley
- Aru Valley
- Chandanwari
Riverside hotel, Pahalgam B · D
- 5
Day 5Pahalgam to SrinagarPahalgam → Srinagar · 95 km · 2.5 hrs+
Back to Srinagar. Afternoon at the Shankaracharya temple viewpoint, Hazratbal shrine and a walk in the old city around Jamia Masjid. Shopping for pashmina and papier-mâché.
- Shankaracharya hill
- Hazratbal
- Old city
Hotel, Srinagar B · D
- 6
Day 6Sonamarg day tripSrinagar ↔ Sonamarg · 80 km each way · 2.5 hrs+
Up the Sindh valley to Sonamarg, the 'meadow of gold'. Pony or walk to Thajiwas glacier (snow even in early summer), then back to Srinagar for a wazwan dinner.
- Thajiwas glacier
- Sindh river
Hotel, Srinagar B · D
- 7
Day 7Departure+
Early-morning floating vegetable market by shikara (optional), then transfer to Srinagar airport.
Trip ends B
Meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Drive times are typical and exclude stops.
What's included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 6 nights: 1 on a deluxe houseboat, 1 in Gulmarg, 2 in Pahalgam, 2 in Srinagar
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Private cab for all transfers and the Sonamarg day trip
- Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Airport pickup and drop
- 24×7 trip support on WhatsApp
Not Included
- ✕ Flights or trains to the start point and from the end point
- ✕ Monument, temple-darshan and camera fees unless listed
- ✕ Lunches unless listed, tips, laundry and personal expenses
- ✕ 5% GST (added to the final quote)
- ✕ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- ✕ Gulmarg Gondola tickets (book online in advance)
- ✕ Local union cabs and pony rides in Pahalgam and Sonamarg
Before you go
Good to Know
- Gondola tickets sell out in peak season. We'll share the official booking link as soon as you confirm.
- Pahalgam and Sonamarg sightseeing uses local union cabs by regulation; we pre-arrange them at the official rates.
- Foreign nationals: check your government's travel advisory for J&K before booking. Prepaid SIMs from other states don't work in J&K.
- We monitor the security situation and will reroute or reschedule if advisories change.
Packing list
Things to Pack
- Warm layers: fleece and a down or padded jacket
- Waterproof shell
- Walking shoes with grip
- Woollen cap and gloves (Oct–Mar)
- Lip balm and sunscreen
- Basic medicines and ORS
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Dal Lake houseboats, Gulmarg's gondola and Pahalgam's valleys.
Kashmir's valley is ringed by snow peaks, with Mughal gardens and houseboats in Srinagar. Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg are each a day trip or a two-night stay away.
- Best time
- March to October for meadows and gardens; December to February for snow
- Ideal trip
- 5–7 days
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How much does the Kashmir Tour Package cost?+
The Kashmir Tour Package starts from ₹32,500 per person on twin sharing, land only: stays, private transport, guides and the meals listed. The exact price depends on your dates, hotel category and group size, so send your dates for a written quote.
What is the best time to take the Kashmir Tour Package?+
The best time is Mar – Oct; Dec – Feb for snow. Closures, festivals and seasonal notes are listed under Good to Know on this page.
How many days does the Kashmir Tour Package take?+
It runs 7 days and 6 nights from Srinagar to Srinagar. We can add or remove nights to suit your time.
Is the Kashmir Tour Package suitable for couples?+
Yes. It is one of our Couple trips, rated activity level 1 of 4 (Relaxed). Mostly by car (2–4 hour drives). Pony rides and the gondola are optional.
When is the tulip garden open?+
Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden usually opens from late March to mid-April, depending on the weather.
Will we see snow?+
From December to February, everywhere. From March to May, at Gulmarg's Phase 2 and Sonamarg.
Is the trip OK for elderly parents?+
Yes. Drives are short and pony rides are optional. The gondola is the only high-altitude point (up to about 3,980 m at Phase 2); Phase 1 is gentler.
Can we do a honeymoon version?+
Yes. We add a flower-decorated houseboat, a candlelit dinner and a private shikara at sunrise.
Can I change the itinerary?+
Yes. Dates, hotels, pace and stops can all be changed; we'll re-quote.
Do I pay anything to enquire?+
No. You'll get a written plan and quote first. Payment only happens after you approve it.
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