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7 Days Kashmir Srinagar Gulmarg Pahalgam Bliss

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Starting from₹23,600per person · ex-flights
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Apharwat Meadows
Apharwat Meadows
Dal Lake
Dal Lake
Gulmarg Gondola
Gulmarg Gondola
Aru Valley
Aru Valley
Betaab Valley
Betaab Valley
Mughal Gardens
Mughal Gardens
Thajiwas Glacier
Thajiwas Glacier
Srinagar
Srinagar
Gulmarg
Gulmarg
Pahalgam
Pahalgam
Sonmarg
Sonmarg
Tulip Garden
Tulip Garden
Sonmarg
Sonmarg
Sonmarg
Sonmarg
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 | Shikara Ride on Dal Lake.
  • Arrive at Srinagar Airport / Railway Station, our representative meets you and transfers you to your pre-booked hotel.
  • Check in and unwind for a while after the journey.
  • In the evening, drive down to the legendary Dal Lake for an hour on a traditional hand-paddled Shikara.
  • Glide past floating vegetable gardens, the old houseboat colonies and the Zabarwan hills catching the last of the light.
  • Return to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay in Srinagar.
2Day 2 - Srinagar to Gulmarg | The Meadow of Flowers.
  • After breakfast and check-out, drive to Gulmarg (approx. 2 hours), a hill town at 8,700 ft.
  • Check in to your hotel and freshen up.
  • Ride the famous Gondola cable car towards Apharwat Peak for sweeping views over the Pir Panjal range.
  • Stop at the quirky Igloo Cafe and walk through Strawberry Valley.
  • Take in the Drung Waterfall spilling off the mountainside.
  • Gondola tickets, pony rides and the local union cab are paid directly on the spot.
  • Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Gulmarg.
3Day 3 - Gulmarg to Pahalgam | Evening at Mamleshwar Temple.
  • After breakfast and check-out, drive to Pahalgam, the Valley of Shepherds (approx. 4 hours).
  • Pass the saffron fields at Pampore, apple orchards and cricket-bat workshops along the way.
  • Check in to your hotel and rest for a while.
  • In the evening, visit Mamleshwar Temple, a 4th-century Shiva shrine known for its sandstone carvings and grand Shiv Lingam.
  • Browse the Pahalgam market for dry fruits, saffron, pashmina and walnut-wood keepsakes.
  • Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Pahalgam.
4Day 4 - Pahalgam Sightseeing | Aru, Betaab & Chandanwari.
  • After breakfast, drive to the local cab stand and take a union cab for your full-day Pahalgam sightseeing tour.
  • Aru Valley, a wide green bowl of meadows and clear streams ringed by pine forest.
  • Betaab Valley, framed by snow-tipped peaks on either side, named after the film shot here.
  • Chandanwari (9,500 ft), the traditional starting point of the Amarnath Yatra, with snow bridges over the Lidder well into summer.
  • Optional: river rafting on the Lidder, one of Kashmir’s best stretches, payable directly.
  • Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Pahalgam.
5Day 5 - Pahalgam to Srinagar | Mughal Gardens & Pari Mahal.
  • After breakfast and check-out, drive back to Srinagar and check in to your hotel.
  • Chashme Shahi, the spring-fed Mughal terraces facing the lake.
  • Nishat Bagh, twelve rising levels laid out against the Zabarwan hills.
  • Shalimar Bagh, Emperor Jahangir’s garden of water channels and fountains.
  • Pari Mahal, the Palace of Fairies, the finest view over Dal Lake.
  • Shankaracharya Temple, a quiet moment at the hilltop shrine above the city.
  • Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Srinagar.
6Day 6 - Excursion to Sonmarg | Houseboat Stay on Dal Lake.
  • After breakfast and check-out, drive to Sonmarg, the Meadow of Gold (approx. 3 hours).
  • Follow the Sindh river almost the entire way, through wildflower meadows and shepherd settlements.
  • Take a pony ride up to the Thajiwas Glacier, which holds its snow through the season inside an amphitheatre of peaks.
  • Optional: white-water rafting on the Sindh river, payable directly.
  • In the evening, drive back to Srinagar and check in to your houseboat on Dal Lake.
  • Carved walnut interiors, Kashmiri hospitality and dinner served on board, the night most guests remember.
7Day 7 - Trip ends at Srinagar - Departure from Srinagar.
  • After breakfast, check out from your houseboat.
  • Take one last short Shikara ride across the water to the ghat.
  • Transfer to Srinagar Airport / Railway Station in time for your journey home.
  • This marks the end of your trip with Travloger.

About this plan

A night in Gulmarg, two in Pahalgam, and Dal Lake at both ends. 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 7D / 6N

  • Pick-up & Drop from Srinagar Airport/Railway Station.
  • Entire travel as per the itinerary in a private cab. (Sedan/SUV/Tempo Traveller)
  • Accommodation for 6 Nights as per required sharing:
  • 2 Nights in Srinagar Hotel (as per category chosen).
  • 1 Night in Gulmarg (as per category chosen).
  • 2 Nights in Pahalgam (as per category chosen).
  • 1 Night in a Srinagar Houseboat on Dal Lake (as per category chosen).
  • Complimentary 6 Breakfasts & 6 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

01Srinagar02Gulmarg03Pahalgam04Sonmarg05Dal Lake & Shikara Ride06Mughal Gardens07Tulip Garden08Gulmarg Gondola09Apharwat Meadows10Aru Valley11Betaab Valley12Chandanwari13Thajiwas Glacier14Sindh ValleySonmarg Meadows

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Your package7 Days Kashmir Srinagar Gulmarg Pahalgam Bliss · 7D / 6N3N Srinagar · 1N Gulmarg · 2N Pahalgam · Standard stays · 2 travellers
Per person₹23,600twin sharing · ex-flights

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Kashmir questions, answered

What is the best time to do this Kashmir itinerary?
The trip runs all year. March to May brings the tulips and blossom, June to August gives you the greenest meadows and the most comfortable weather, September to October is the golden chinar season, and December to February turns Gulmarg into a snow destination. Do note that 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 in particular are issued by the state cable-car corporation and are subject to availability on the day, so we recommend booking 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 three points. Your private vehicle will drop you at the stand, and a local union cab takes you on the sightseeing circuit. These union charges are fixed by the union and are paid directly, which is why they sit under exclusions.
Is the houseboat stay comfortable for families and senior citizens?
Yes. The houseboats we use are moored on the Dal Lake shoreline, reached by a short shikara transfer, and have en-suite rooms, running hot water, heating and room service. If anyone in your group 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 instead.
How much walking is involved on this trip?
Very little. All sightseeing is point-to-point by vehicle, and the walks at the Mughal Gardens, Betaab Valley and Aru Valley are short and on flat ground. 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 will need proper winter wear, gloves, a cap and waterproof shoes, snow boots and heavy 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 the Sonmarg day for Doodhpathri or the Tulip Garden in season, extend to Yusmarg or Dachigam, or upgrade the hotels and the houseboat category. Tell your travel consultant what you have in mind and we will rework the plan and the quote for you.
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