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12 Days Kashmir Grand Tour with Gurez Valley

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Starting from₹34,500per person · ex-flights
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Gurez Meadow
Gurez Meadow
Aru Valley
Aru Valley
Pahalgam
Pahalgam
Gulmarg
Gulmarg
Gulmarg Gondola
Gulmarg Gondola
Srinagar
Srinagar
Thajiwas Glacier
Thajiwas Glacier
Srinagar
Srinagar
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 - Srinagar to Pahalgam | Awantipora & Saffron Fields.
  • Arrive in Srinagar and drive to Pahalgam.
  • Stop at the Awantipora temple ruins and the saffron fields of Pampore en route.
  • Check in and settle by the Lidder river.
  • Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
2Day 2 - Pahalgam Sightseeing | Baisaran, Betaab & Chandanwari.
  • Explore the Baisaran meadow (Mini Switzerland), Betaab Valley and Chandanwari.
  • Glacier viewpoints and riverside spots throughout the day.
  • Optional pony rides and rafting on the Lidder (payable directly).
  • Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
3Day 3 - Aru Valley Day Trek.
  • Drive to Aru and set out on a day hike towards the Lidderwat meadow.
  • Packed riverside lunch amid pine forest and open pasture.
  • Return to a guest house in Aru for the night.
  • Overnight stay in Aru Valley.
4Day 4 - Aru to Gulmarg | Aishmuqam & Drung.
  • A long, scenic drive through pine forest to Gulmarg.
  • Stop at the Aishmuqam shrine and the Drung Waterfall en route.
  • Check in at Gulmarg, the Meadow of Flowers.
  • Overnight stay in Gulmarg.
5Day 5 - Gulmarg Sightseeing | Gondola Ride.
  • Ride the Gulmarg Gondola for panoramic alpine views.
  • Snow activities in winter, meadow walks in summer.
  • Gondola tickets, pony rides and the union cab are paid directly.
  • Overnight stay in Gulmarg.
6Day 6 - Gulmarg to Gurez (Dawar) via Razdan Pass.
  • Drive via Srinagar and Bandipora towards the remote Gurez Valley.
  • Cross the high Razdan Pass with sweeping views of the Harmukh range.
  • Reach Dawar in the evening, home of the Dard-Shin people.
  • Overnight stay in Gurez.
7Day 7 - Dawar to Tulail Valley & Back.
  • Explore the remote Tulail Valley with riverside hikes.
  • Interact with local villages far from mainstream tourism.
  • Return to Dawar for the night.
  • Overnight stay in Gurez.
8Day 8 - Gurez Border Villages | Chorwan & Bagtore.
  • Visit the border villages of Chorwan, Izmarg and Bagtore near the LoC.
  • Experience authentic Kashmiri village life and the Habba Khatoon peak.
  • Tea at the Army Cafe in Dawar.
  • Overnight stay in Gurez.
9Day 9 - Gurez to Srinagar | Wular Lake & Houseboat.
  • Drive back across Razdan Pass towards Srinagar.
  • Cross Wular Lake, one of Asia’s largest freshwater lakes; optional boating at Manasbal.
  • Check in to a houseboat on Dal Lake.
  • Overnight stay on the houseboat.
10Day 10 - Excursion to Sonmarg | Thajiwas Glacier.
  • Move to your Srinagar hotel, then drive to Sonmarg along the Sindh river.
  • Pony ride to the Thajiwas Glacier; visit Zero Point / Zojila approach if open.
  • Optional rafting on the Sindh river, payable directly.
  • Return to Srinagar for an overnight stay.
11Day 11 - Srinagar Sightseeing | Gardens & Old City.
  • Visit the Shankaracharya Temple and the Mughal Gardens.
  • Browse Lal Chowk and the old city for handicrafts and a sunset tea.
  • A relaxed final evening in the city.
  • Overnight stay in Srinagar.
12Day 12 - Trip ends at Srinagar - Departure from Srinagar.
  • After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Srinagar Airport.
  • This marks the end of your grand Kashmir journey with Travloger.
  • Carry back the calm of Gurez and the colour of the valleys.

About this plan

Eleven nights: the famous valleys, then over Razdan pass into Gurez. 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 12D / 11N

  • Pick-up & Drop from Srinagar Airport.
  • Entire travel as per the itinerary in a private cab. (Innova / SUV)
  • Accommodation for 11 Nights as per required sharing:
  • 2 Nights in Pahalgam (as per category chosen).
  • 1 Night in Aru Valley (guest house).
  • 2 Nights in Gulmarg (as per category chosen).
  • 3 Nights in Gurez (homestay/cottage).
  • 2 Nights in Srinagar Hotel (as per category chosen).
  • 1 Night in a Srinagar Houseboat on Dal Lake.
  • Complimentary 11 Breakfasts & 11 Dinners.
  • Complimentary Shikara Ride on Dal Lake (01 Hour).
  • Entire sightseeing as per mentioned itinerary only (point to point).
  • Inner-line / border-area permit assistance for Gurez (Indian nationals).
  • Experienced Driver & Driver Allowances.
  • All Tolls & Taxes.
  • Fuel Expenses & Permits.

Not included

  • To & Fro Fares of Airlines/Buses/Railways.
  • Any Entry Fees, Activities or Pony/Jeep Rides.
  • 5% GST.
  • Any Meals not mentioned (only Breakfast & Dinner are included).
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Any Extra Charges due to Natural Calamities, road blocks or border restrictions.
  • Anything not mentioned under Inclusions.

Sightseeing on this plan

01Pahalgam02Baisaran (Mini Switzerland)03Betaab Valley04Aru Valley05Gulmarg06Gulmarg Gondola07Gurez Valley08Srinagar09Houseboat StayThajiwas Glacier

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Your package12 Days Kashmir Grand Tour with Gurez Valley · 12D / 11N2N Pahalgam · 1N Aru Valley · 2N Gulmarg · 3N Gurez Valley · 3N Srinagar · Standard stays · 2 travellers
Per person₹34,500twin sharing · ex-flights

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Kashmir questions, answered

What are the stays like on the offbeat/Gurez route?
These are remote border areas, so accommodation is basic but clean, homestays, cottages and camps on twin-sharing, with breakfast and dinner included. Hot water and electricity can be limited and mobile network is patchy, which is part of the experience. Carry a power bank and some cash.
Are permits needed for the border/Gurez areas?
Gurez, Keran and the LoC villages sit in protected border zones with multiple army check-posts. Indian nationals need a valid government photo ID; foreign nationals face restrictions and should confirm eligibility with us well in advance. We handle the standard permits; carry several ID copies.
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.
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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