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Family · Domestic · Jammu & Kashmir

Mesmerizing Kashmir

  • 5 Nights / 6 Days
  • Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Srinagar
  • Family
  • March to October for meadows; December to February for snow

Overview

Six days through the three classic corners of the Kashmir valley: the Lidder river valleys of Pahalgam, the meadows and Gondola of Gulmarg, and Srinagar’s Mughal Gardens and Dal Lake. A private vehicle and guide stay with you throughout, with breakfast and dinner every day.

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Tour Highlights

  • Betaab Valley, Aru Valley & Chandanwari, Pahalgam
  • Saffron fields of Pampore and Awantipora ruins
  • Gulmarg meadows and the Gondola (ticket extra)
  • Shikara ride on Dal Lake
  • Mughal Gardens — Nishat, Shalimar & Chashme Shahi
  • Hazratbal Shrine

Day-wise Itinerary

  1. Day 1 Arrive Srinagar → Pahalgam

    Arrive at Srinagar airport and drive about 3 hours to Pahalgam, stopping at the saffron fields of Pampore and the Awantipora ruins. Evening walk along the Lidder river.

    • Arrive Srinagar (SXR)
    • Drive Srinagar → Pahalgam
    • Pampore saffron fields
    Meals: Dinner Overnight: Hotel, Pahalgam
  2. Day 2 Pahalgam Valleys

    Full day in Pahalgam: Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and Chandanwari (local union cab, paid directly). Optional pony ride to Baisaran meadow.

    • Betaab, Aru & Chandanwari
    • Optional pony ride to Baisaran
    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight: Hotel, Pahalgam
  3. Day 3 Pahalgam → Gulmarg

    Drive to Gulmarg, the ‘meadow of flowers’. Afternoon free to ride the Gulmarg Gondola (Phase 1/2, ticket extra) or enjoy snow activities in season.

    • Drive Pahalgam → Gulmarg
    • Gulmarg Gondola (optional)
    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight: Hotel, Gulmarg
  4. Day 4 Gulmarg → Srinagar · Shikara Ride

    Drive back to Srinagar. Check in and take a shikara ride on Dal Lake past the floating gardens and Char Chinar.

    • Drive Gulmarg → Srinagar
    • Shikara ride on Dal Lake
    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight: Hotel / houseboat, Srinagar
  5. Day 5 Srinagar · Mughal Gardens

    Visit Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Chashme Shahi, and the Hazratbal Shrine. Evening free for shopping for dry fruits, pashmina and handicrafts.

    • Mughal Gardens tour
    • Hazratbal Shrine
    • Local market
    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight: Hotel / houseboat, Srinagar
  6. Day 6 Depart Srinagar

    Transfer to Srinagar airport for your flight home.

    • Hotel-to-airport transfer
    Meals: Breakfast

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast + Dinner
  • All sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Transportation (private vehicle)
  • Tour guide
  • Shikara ride (1 hour)

Exclusions

  • Airfare / train fare to the starting point
  • Lunches / meals not mentioned
  • Entry tickets, camera fees and adventure activities unless mentioned
  • Personal expenses, tips and porterage
  • GST as applicable
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
  • Local union cabs in Pahalgam and Gondola tickets

Hotels (or similar)

CityHotel / Category
Pahalgam3★ hotel or similar
Gulmarg3★ hotel or similar
Srinagar3★ hotel / deluxe houseboat or similar

Good to know

  • Prices are per person and subject to availability at the time of booking; they can change with airfare, hotel rates, taxes and exchange rates.
  • Hotels named are indicative; a hotel of the same category may be provided.
  • The order of sightseeing may change due to weather, local conditions or timings.
  • A valid passport (minimum 6 months’ validity) is required for international travel.

FAQs

Is airfare included in Mesmerizing Kashmir?

No. The package covers stay, meals, sightseeing, transport and a guide. We book flights to Srinagar separately at the best available fare.

When is snow in Gulmarg?

Usually December to March; Gondola Phase 2 often has snow until May.

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