Kashmir Tour Package – Srinagar, Gulmarg & Pahalgam

Day-wise itinerary

1. Day 1 Arrival Srinagar

   Meet at Srinagar airport and transfer to your deluxe houseboat on Dal Lake. Afternoon one-hour shikara ride past floating gardens, the vegetable market and the lotus beds. Kashmiri kahwa and dinner on the houseboat. Overnight on the houseboat.

2. Day 2 Srinagar – Gulmarg

   Day trip to Gulmarg, the meadow of flowers, about 2 hours away. Ride the Gulmarg Gondola, one of the highest cable cars in the world, to Kongdoori or Apharwat for snow (tickets extra). Pony rides and sledging are also available (extra). Return to Srinagar. Overnight in Srinagar.

3. Day 3 Sonmarg

   Day trip to Sonmarg, the meadow of gold, along the Sindh river. Take a pony or walk to the Thajiwas glacier for snow views (pony extra). Return to Srinagar. Overnight in Srinagar.

4. Day 4 Srinagar to Pahalgam

   Drive to Pahalgam, stopping at the saffron fields of Pampore, the Awantipora ruins and the cricket bat factories of Bijbehara. Afternoon by the Lidder river. Overnight in Pahalgam.

5. Day 5 Pahalgam to Srinagar

   Morning trip to Betaab valley, Aru valley and Chandanwari by local union cab (extra). Drive back to Srinagar and visit the Mughal Gardens – Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Chashme Shahi – and the local market for shawls and dry fruits. Overnight in Srinagar.

6. Day 6 Departure

   After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar airport for your flight home. Best seasons: April–June for flowers, December–February for snow.