05 Nights / 06 Days
Srinagar – Sonemarg – Pahalgam – Gulmarg - Srinagar
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Kashmir on this 6-day holiday package covering the valley’s most scenic destinations. Begin your journey in Srinagar, exploring the iconic Mughal Gardens and enjoying a relaxing Shikara ride on Dal Lake. Discover the alpine beauty of Sonmarg, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and lush forests, before heading to Pahalgam, the picturesque Valley of Shepherds, with opportunities to explore its rivers, valleys and meadows.
Continue to Gulmarg, renowned for its expansive green meadows, mountain views and the famous Gondola ride. The itinerary blends nature, sightseeing, leisure and memorable experiences, with comfortable stays in Srinagar, Pahalgam and Gulmarg. Conclude your Kashmir holiday with a transfer from Gulmarg to Srinagar Airport for your onward journey.
Arrive Srinagar, pride of the beautiful valley of Kashmir, famous for its lakes dotted with Shikaras and the Mughal Gardens. Transfer and check into the houseboat/ hotel. Post lunch half day excursion to the Mughal Gardens, located on the eastern bank of the Dal Lake i.e. Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chashm-e-Shahi and botanical gardens. In the evening shikara ride to Nehru Park. Dinner & overnight in the houseboat/ hotel
After breakfast depart for full day excursion to the Sonmarg, ‘Meadow of Gold’ (84 km/ 03 hrs) on Srinagar- Leh road, A gushing river is the highlight of this meadow, flowing down from snowy heights into the dense woodlands of firs. A thick forest cover of sycamore, alpine flowers, silver birch, fir and pine, Sonmarg offers adventure in the form of treks, sledging, angling, alpine skiing and white water rafting. Enjoy pony ride (at your own cost) or leisurely walks around the meadow. Return back to Srinagar. Dinner & overnight in the houseboat/ hotel.
After breakfast drive to Pahalgam, ‘Valley of Shepherds’ (94 km/ 03 hrs). Enroute you will have an rare opportunity to visit the Saffron fields., Avantipura Ruins, Avantipura cricket bat factory & Anantnag Sulpher Springs. Enjoy the bounty of Nature at Pahalgam, located on the bank of beautiful Lidder River. Dinner & overnight in the hotel.
After breakfast day is free to explore Lidder valley at your own, Option 1. Visit to Aru Valley which is a small village, 15 km upstream the Lidder River, The route is picturesque with ample campsites. This village is the starting point for treks to the Kolahoi glacier. Option 2. Vsist to Chandanwari, 16 Km which is the starting point of sacred Amarnath Yatra. Chandanwari is famous for snow sledging on a snow bridge, Enroute you can visit Hajan, an idyllic picnic spot and Betaab valley where the famous Bollywood movie Betaab was shot. Option 3. You can enjoy leisurely walks in pine forest along River Lidder and enjoy picnic on riverside. Option 4. You can enjoy pony ride to Baisaran meadow, surrounded by thickly wooded pine forest and snow-capped mountains. This grassy glen offers a panoramic view of Pahalgam town and Lidder Valley. Dinner & overnight in the hotel.
After breakfast drive to Gulmarg, ‘Meadow of Flowers’. Upon arrival check-in at hotel, full day at leisure to take the leisurely walks on the lush green meadows of flowers with a backdrop of the snow capped mountains. Enjoy pony ride or Gondola ride (rope way) to Khillanmarg at your own cost. Dinner & overnight in the hotel.
After breakfast drive back to Srinagar and straight transfer to airport for your onward flight back home.
Note: This itinerary is suggestive. Since it is a tailor made program there is scope for alteration in the no of nights/hotels/sightseeing etc. as per your requirement / budget to make it up to your satisfaction level.
Rooms are subject to current availability at the time of final reservation
| Destination | Luxury hotels | Premium hotels | Deluxe hotels | Standard hotels | Budget hotels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Srinagar | Boston House Boat or similar | Deluxe House Boat or similar | Deluxe House Boat or similar | Standard House Boat or similar | Standard House Boat or similar |
| Sonemarg | Rah Vilas or similar | Pine Spring or similar | Divine Inn or similar | Sun N Snow or similar | Neel Gagan or similar |
| Pahalgam | Pine N Peak or similar | Eden Resort & Spa or similar | Paristan Resort or similar | Hill View or similar | Grand Heritage or similar |
| Gulmarg | Khyber Himalaya Resort or similar | Grand Mumtaz or similar | Alpine Ridge or similar | Merigold Resort or similar | Down Hill or similar |
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