Duration
08 Nights / 09 Days
Route
Srinagar – Gulmarg – Pahalgam – Sonamarg
Stay Type
Handpicked Hotels & Resorts
Transportation
Dedicated Private Cab
Tour Highlights
- ✓ Complete Kashmir exploration: Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Sonamarg
- ✓ 2 Nights in Srinagar, 2 Nights in Gulmarg, 2 Nights in Pahalgam, 1 Night Sonamarg, 1 Night Houseboat
- ✓ Gulmarg Gondola Phase 1 & 2 Cable Car Ride
- ✓ Pahalgam valley tour: Aru Valley, Betaab Valley & Chandanwari
- ✓ Traditional Kashmiri cuisine and shopping experience
Day 01
Arrival in Srinagar & Dal Lake Houseboat Stay
Morning:
Srinagar airport pickup and transfer to Dal Lake houseboat.
Afternoon:
Check in, enjoy Kashmiri Kahwa and relax.
Evening:
Sunset Shikara ride through floating markets and lotus gardens.
Night:
Dinner and overnight stay in houseboat.
Day 02
Srinagar to Sonamarg Day Tour
Morning:
Drive to Sonamarg through the picturesque Sindh Valley.
Afternoon:
Visit Thajiwas Glacier on horse pony ride and enjoy trout fishing
spots.
Evening:
Return to hotel, evening walk along scenic stream.
Night:
Dinner and night stay.
Day 03
Srinagar Mughal Gardens & City Heritage
Morning:
Visit Shankaracharya Temple overlooking the valley.
Afternoon:
Tour Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, and Pari Mahal.
Evening:
Explore Old City shrines and craft markets.
Night:
Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 04
Srinagar to Gulmarg - Meadow of Flowers
Morning:
Scenic drive to Gulmarg through pine forests.
Afternoon:
Check in and walk around historic St. Mary's church and golf course.
Evening:
Pony rides across the rolling meadows.
Night:
Dinner and overnight stay in Gulmarg.
Day 05
Gulmarg Gondola Ride & Apharwat Peak
Morning:
Board the Gulmarg Gondola Phase 1 & 2 up to Apharwat peak (13,780 ft).
Afternoon:
Enjoy snow sports, sledging, and breathtaking Himalayan vistas.
Evening:
Relax at cozy resort cafes.
Night:
Dinner and night stay in Gulmarg.
Day 06
Gulmarg to Pahalgam via Saffron Fields
Morning:
Drive to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds) via Pampore saffron fields.
Afternoon:
Stop at historic Avantipura temple ruins and cricket bat factories.
Evening:
Arrive in Pahalgam and relax along the roaring Lidder River.
Night:
Dinner and overnight stay in Pahalgam.
Day 07
Pahalgam - Betaab Valley, Aru & Chandanwari
Morning:
Excursion to pristine Aru Valley known for lush green meadows.
Afternoon:
Visit famous Betaab Valley (named after the Bollywood movie) and
Chandanwari.
Evening:
Optional pony ride to Baisaran Meadow (Mini Switzerland).
Night:
Dinner and night stay in Pahalgam.
Day 08
Pahalgam to Srinagar - Souvenirs & Shopping
Morning:
Breakfast and drive back towards Srinagar.
Afternoon:
Visit local paper-mache workshops, walnut wood carvers, and dry fruit
stores.
Evening:
Leisure walk at Boulevard Road along Dal Lake.
Night:
Grand farewell dinner in Srinagar.
Day 09
Srinagar Airport Drop & Departure
Morning:
Transfer to Srinagar Airport for departure flight.
What's Included
- Comfortable hotel / camp accommodation on twin/triple sharing.
- Daily breakfast & dinner at all hotels.
- Dedicated private cab for all airport/station transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary.
- All driver allowances, toll taxes, state permits, and vehicle parking fees.
- 24/7 on-call travel assistance and expert local guidance.
What's Excluded
- Flight / train tickets to and from starting and ending destination.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips, and extra meals.
- Monument entrance fees, camera fees, or local guide charges.
- Adventure sports charges (rafting, skiing, paragliding, boating, etc. unless specified).
- Anything not explicitly mentioned in the package inclusions.
Important Notes & Travel Guidelines
- Standard hotel check-in time is 12:00 PM and check-out is 10:00 AM. Early check-in is subject to availability.
- Valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhar / Voter ID / Passport) is mandatory for all travellers during hotel check-in.
- Sightseeing at high passes, glaciers, or beaches is subject to local weather and local administration permissions.
- Carry appropriate seasonal clothing (warm woollens for hills/high passes, light cottons for coastal & desert plains).
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