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Kashmir Valley — कश्मीर
कश्मीर

Kashmir Valley

Valleys, lakes and shikara rides — Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonmarg with a night on a Dal Lake houseboat.

Duration
6 Days · 5 Nights
Starts from
Srinagar
Best time
March – October, Dec–Feb for snow
Pace
Easy
Travel
Flight & Private Car

About this holiday

Kashmir truly is paradise — the mirror-still Dal Lake at dawn, meadows full of flowers in Gulmarg, the Lidder river rushing through Pahalgam.

We work with trusted local partners we have known for years, so your family is safe, well-fed and never overcharged.

Highlights

  • Night on a Dal Lake houseboat
  • Shikara ride at sunset
  • Gulmarg gondola — one of the highest cable cars in the world
  • Pahalgam's Betaab and Aru valleys
  • Sonmarg glacier views
  • Mughal Gardens of Srinagar

Day-by-day plan

A sample plan — we adjust it to your dates, group and comfort.

Day 1

Arrive Srinagar

Pickup, houseboat check-in and a sunset shikara ride on Dal Lake.

Day 2

Srinagar → Gulmarg

Day trip to Gulmarg. Gondola ride to Kongdori (and Phase 2 if open).

Day 3

Srinagar → Pahalgam

Drive past saffron fields and Awantipora ruins to Pahalgam.

Day 4

Pahalgam valleys

Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and Chandanwari by local cab.

Day 5

Sonmarg

Day trip to Sonmarg, the meadow of gold, and Thajiwas glacier.

Day 6

Mughal Gardens · Departure

Nishat and Shalimar Bagh, then airport drop.

What's included

Included

  • Hand-picked, personally checked hotels
  • Daily breakfast (dinner where mentioned)
  • Private AC vehicle for transfers and sightseeing
  • Experienced local drivers and guides
  • 24/7 WhatsApp support from our team
  • GST invoice for every payment

Not included

  • Flights / trains (we can book them at the best fare)
  • Entry tickets, activities and adventure sports unless mentioned
  • Lunch and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

Questions about Kashmir Valley

Is Kashmir safe for tourists?

Tourist areas like Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonmarg see lakhs of visitors every year. We track advisories daily and only use trusted local partners.

When is the best time to visit Kashmir?

April–June for tulips and greenery, September–October for autumn colours, and December–February for snow.

Can you combine Kashmir with Vaishno Devi?

Yes — a popular 8-day plan adds Katra and Mata Vaishno Devi darshan before or after Kashmir.

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