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6 Days Budget Kashmir Holiday

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Starting from₹15,000per person · ex-flights
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Dal Lake
Dal Lake
Tulip Garden
Tulip Garden
Gulmarg Gondola
Gulmarg Gondola
Thajiwas Glacier
Thajiwas Glacier
Aru Valley
Aru Valley
Srinagar
Srinagar
Srinagar
Srinagar
Mughal Gardens
Mughal Gardens
Pahalgam
Pahalgam
Betaab Valley
Betaab Valley
Pahalgam
Pahalgam
Gulmarg
Gulmarg
Sonmarg
Sonmarg
Sonmarg
Sonmarg
Sonmarg
Sonmarg
Gulmarg
Gulmarg
Gulmarg
Gulmarg
Pahalgam
Pahalgam

Day-wise plan

Every day runs on a private cab - the order and pace are yours to change.

1Day 1 - Trip begins at Srinagar - Arrival in Srinagar | Day at Leisure.
  • Arrive at Srinagar Airport, transfer to your hotel and settle in.
  • Visit the Tulip Garden, Chashme Shahi and the Botanical Garden by Dal Lake.
  • Easy first day to acclimatise, ideal with children and elders.
  • Overnight stay in Srinagar.
2Day 2 - Excursion to Gulmarg | Gondola & Meadows.
  • After breakfast, drive to the Gulmarg union cab stand.
  • Ride the Gondola towards Apharwat Peak, one of the world’s highest cable cars.
  • Visit the Drung Waterfall and Strawberry Valley; snow play in winter.
  • Gondola tickets, pony rides and the union cab are paid directly.
  • Return to Srinagar for an overnight stay.
3Day 3 - Excursion to Sonmarg | Thajiwas Glacier.
  • After breakfast, drive to Sonmarg along the Sindh river.
  • Pony ride to the Thajiwas Glacier viewpoint amid alpine meadows.
  • Optional rafting on the Sindh river, payable directly.
  • Return to Srinagar for an overnight stay.
4Day 4 - Transfer to Pahalgam | Sightseeing Tour.
  • After breakfast and check-out, drive to Pahalgam past Pampore’s saffron fields.
  • Take a union cab to Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari.
  • Optional rafting on the Lidder river, payable directly.
  • Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
5Day 5 - Pahalgam to Srinagar | Sightseeing & Houseboat Stay.
  • After breakfast, drive back to Srinagar.
  • Visit the Shankaracharya Temple, Badam Wari and Lal Chowk market.
  • Enjoy a Shikara ride on Dal Lake before checking in to your houseboat.
  • Overnight stay on the houseboat.
6Day 6 - Trip ends at Srinagar - Departure from Srinagar.
  • After breakfast, check out from the houseboat.
  • Transfer to Srinagar Airport for your journey home.
  • This marks the end of your trip with Travloger.

About this plan

One hotel, five nights, and the whole valley as day trips. Fully private · after you enquire, a planner fine-tunes stays, pace and extras around you.

Private cab & driverHandpicked staysYour dates, your pace24×7 WhatsApp desk

What's in, what's not

No fine print later - the quote you get matches this list exactly.

Included in 6D / 5N

  • Pick-up & Drop from Srinagar Airport/Railway Station.
  • Entire travel as per the itinerary in a private cab. (Sedan/SUV/Tempo Traveller)
  • Accommodation for 5 Nights as per required sharing:
  • 3 Nights in Srinagar Hotel (as per category chosen).
  • 1 Night in Pahalgam (as per category chosen).
  • 1 Night in a Srinagar Houseboat on Dal Lake (as per category chosen).
  • Complimentary 5 Breakfasts & 5 Dinners.
  • Complimentary Shikara Ride on Dal Lake (01 Hour).
  • Entire sightseeing as per mentioned itinerary only (point to point).
  • Experienced Driver & Driver Allowances.
  • All Tolls & Taxes.
  • Fuel Expenses & Permits.

Not included

  • To & Fro Fares of Airlines/Buses/Railways.
  • Entry Fee/Any Activities/Jeep Rides.
  • Gulmarg Gondola Tickets, Pony Rides & Sledge Charges.
  • Local Union Cab Charges at Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Sonmarg.
  • Any Meals not mentioned.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Any Extra Charges due to Natural Calamities.
  • Anything not mentioned under Inclusions.

Sightseeing on this plan

01Srinagar02Tulip Garden03Mughal Gardens04Gulmarg Gondola05Thajiwas Glacier06Pahalgam07Aru Valley08Betaab ValleyHouseboat Stay

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Your package6 Days Budget Kashmir Holiday · 6D / 5N4N Srinagar · 1N Pahalgam · Standard stays · 2 travellers
Per person₹15,000twin sharing · ex-flights

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Kashmir questions, answered

What is the best time to do this Kashmir trip?
The trip runs all year. March-May brings tulips and blossom, June-August gives the greenest meadows and the most comfortable weather, September-October is the golden chinar season, and December-February turns Gulmarg into a snow destination. Heavy snowfall can occasionally affect the Gulmarg and Sonmarg roads in peak winter.
Are the Gondola tickets and pony rides included?
No. The Gulmarg Gondola, pony and sledge rides, and the Thajiwas Glacier pony ride are paid directly on the spot. Gondola tickets are issued by the state cable-car corporation and are subject to availability on the day, so book them as soon as you reach Gulmarg.
Why are local union cabs needed at Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonmarg?
Local transport unions do not allow outside vehicles beyond the main cab stand at these points. Your private vehicle drops you at the stand and a local union cab takes you on the sightseeing circuit. These union charges are fixed and paid directly, which is why they sit under exclusions.
Is the houseboat stay comfortable for families and senior citizens?
Yes. The houseboats are moored on the Dal Lake shoreline, reached by a short shikara transfer, and have en-suite rooms, hot water, heating and room service. If anyone has mobility concerns, tell us in advance and we will place you on a boat with the shortest walk from the ghat, or move that night to a lakeside hotel.
How much walking is involved?
Very little. Sightseeing is point-to-point by vehicle, and the walks at the Mughal Gardens, Betaab and Aru valleys are short and flat. The only uphill sections are the optional pony rides at Pahalgam and Thajiwas Glacier, which you can skip entirely.
What should we pack?
Even in summer the mornings and evenings are cool, so carry a light jacket and a warm layer for Gulmarg and Sonmarg. From November to March you need proper winter wear, gloves, cap and waterproof shoes, snow boots and jackets can also be hired at Gulmarg. Sunscreen and sunglasses matter year-round at this altitude.
Can this itinerary be customised?
Yes. We can add or drop nights, swap days, upgrade the hotels and houseboat category, or extend to Yusmarg, Doodhpathri or Dachigam. Tell your travel consultant what you have in mind and we will rework the plan and the quote.
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