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9 Days Kashmir Family Holiday

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Starting from₹34,500per person · ex-flights
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Kashmir Peaks
Kashmir Peaks
Dal Lake
Dal Lake
Mughal Gardens
Mughal Gardens
Thajiwas Glacier
Thajiwas Glacier
Gulmarg Gondola
Gulmarg Gondola
Gulmarg
Gulmarg
Aru Valley
Aru Valley
Pahalgam
Pahalgam
Srinagar
Srinagar
Betaab Valley
Betaab Valley
Dal Lake
Dal Lake
Pahalgam
Pahalgam
Gulmarg
Gulmarg
Srinagar
Srinagar
Sonmarg
Sonmarg
Sonmarg
Sonmarg
Sonmarg
Sonmarg
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 | Houseboat & Shikara Ride.
  • Arrive at Srinagar Airport, transfer to Dal Lake.
  • Peaceful Shikara ride past floating gardens and markets.
  • Check in to a traditional houseboat with dinner on board.
  • Overnight stay on the houseboat.
2Day 2 - Srinagar City Tour | Mughal Gardens & Temple Views.
  • After breakfast, check out of the houseboat and move to your hotel.
  • Tour Chashme Shahi, Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh.
  • Drive up to Pari Mahal and the Shankaracharya Temple for panoramic views.
  • Overnight stay in Srinagar.
3Day 3 - Excursion to Sonmarg | Meadows & Glacier.
  • After breakfast, drive to Sonmarg along the Sindh river.
  • Optional pony ride towards the Thajiwas Glacier and seasonal sledging.
  • Riverside meadow time for the family.
  • Return to Srinagar for an overnight stay.
4Day 4 - Srinagar to Gulmarg | Gondola & Meadow Walks.
  • After breakfast and check-out, drive to Gulmarg (approx. 2 hours).
  • Ride the Gondola to Kongdori (Phase I); Phase II to Apharwat weather-dependent.
  • Meadow walks and Kahwa breaks; snow play in winter.
  • Overnight stay in Gulmarg.
5Day 5 - Gulmarg Leisure | Golf Course & Children’s Park.
  • A relaxed day in the meadows of Gulmarg.
  • Visit the Golf Course, Maharani Temple and the Children’s Park.
  • Skiing or sledging lessons in winter (payable directly).
  • Overnight stay in Gulmarg.
6Day 6 - Gulmarg to Pahalgam | Saffron Fields En Route.
  • After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam (approx. 4-5 hours).
  • Stop at the Pampore saffron fields and the Awantipora temple ruins.
  • Settle in and stroll along the Lidder river.
  • Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
7Day 7 - Pahalgam Valleys | Betaab, Aru & Baisaran.
  • After breakfast, take a union cab for the Pahalgam circuit.
  • Explore Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and the Baisaran meadow (Mini Switzerland).
  • Pony rides and riverside picnics; seasonal rafting on the Lidder.
  • Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
8Day 8 - Pahalgam to Srinagar | Craft Shopping & Wazwan.
  • After breakfast, drive back to Srinagar.
  • Browse Lal Chowk and the old-city lanes for papier-mâché, carpets and pashmina.
  • A Kashmiri Wazwan dinner to round off the holiday.
  • Overnight stay in Srinagar.
9Day 9 - Trip ends at Srinagar - Departure from Srinagar.
  • After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Srinagar Airport.
  • Buffer time kept for weather checks.
  • This marks the end of your trip with Travloger.

About this plan

Eight nights, three bases, and a leisure day built into each one. Fully private · after you enquire, a planner fine-tunes stays, pace and extras around you.

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What's in, what's not

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Included in 9D / 8N

  • Pick-up & Drop from Srinagar Airport/Railway Station.
  • Entire travel as per the itinerary in a private cab. (Sedan/SUV/Tempo Traveller)
  • Accommodation for 8 Nights as per required sharing:
  • 1 Night in a Srinagar Houseboat on Dal Lake (as per category chosen).
  • 3 Nights in Srinagar Hotel (as per category chosen).
  • 2 Nights in Gulmarg (as per category chosen).
  • 2 Nights in Pahalgam (as per category chosen).
  • Complimentary 8 Breakfasts & 8 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

01Srinagar02Houseboat Stay03Dal Lake & Shikara Ride04Mughal Gardens05Thajiwas Glacier06Gulmarg07Gulmarg Gondola08Pahalgam09Aru Valley10Betaab ValleyBaisaran (Mini Switzerland)

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Your package9 Days Kashmir Family Holiday · 9D / 8N4N Srinagar · 2N Gulmarg · 2N Pahalgam · Standard stays · 2 travellers
Per person₹34,500twin 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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