Kashmir Journey
Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonmarg
Shikara mornings on Dal Lake, meadows, and a houseboat night.
Day-by-day itinerary
A working plan, not a fixed one — days can be swapped, shortened or extended to suit your dates.
Day 1
Arrive Srinagar
Met at the airport and taken to your houseboat. A late-afternoon Shikara ride on Dal Lake and a walk through the Mughal gardens.
Day 2
Gulmarg
Through pine forest to Gulmarg. Gondola up to Kongdoori, snow in season, and back to Srinagar by evening.
Day 3
Pahalgam
A full day in the Lidder valley — Betaab Valley, Aru and Chandanwari, with long stretches of time simply by the river.
Day 4
Sonmarg
The meadow of gold, and Thajiwas glacier on foot or by pony for those who want it.
Day 5
Srinagar, slowly
Shankaracharya temple, Hazratbal, Pari Mahal and the old city — including the workshops where the shawls and papier-mâché are actually made.
Day 6
Departure
Transfer to Srinagar airport, with a saffron-field stop if the timing allows.
What is included
- Handpicked stays with breakfast and dinner
- One night on a Dal Lake houseboat
- Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Private vehicle and driver for all transfers and sightseeing
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and taxes
- 24×7 concierge for the full journey
Not included
- Airfare to Srinagar
- Gondola cable car tickets
- Local union cabs at Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonmarg
- Pony rides, sledges and personal expenses
About this package
How much does the Kashmir Journey cost?
We do not publish a fixed price, because two people rarely travel this journey the same way. The cost depends on your dates, how many are travelling, the level of stay you want and how much of it we arrange. Send us your dates and you get a written, itemised quote — free, and with nothing hidden in it.
How many days is the Kashmir Journey?
This itinerary runs 5 Nights / 6 Days covering Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonmarg. It can be shortened or extended to fit your leave dates.
What is the best time to visit Srinagar?
March to October is generally the best window for this trip in terms of weather and sightseeing. We can also advise on off-season dates where the same itinerary costs considerably less.
Is the Kashmir Journey suitable for families and senior citizens?
Yes. We adjust drive times, add rest days and choose hotels with lifts and accessible rooms when the group includes children or elderly travellers. Mention it in your enquiry and the itinerary is rebuilt around it.
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