Highlights
- Arrive in Srinagar
- Srinagar Gulmarg
- Gulmarg Pahalgam
- Pahalgam Srinagar
- A day in Sonamarg
- Depart from Srinagar
Day-by-day itinerary
Stay in Srinagar for local sightseeing on Day 2, visit Gulmarg on Day 3 and travel to Pahalgam on Day 4. Day 5 remains the Sonamarg excursion, with departure on Day 6. You can also discuss returning to Srinagar after the Gulmarg excursion rather than staying in Gulmarg. Ask our team to match the overnight stays and transfer times to your flights.
Day 01 Arrive in Srinagar
Meet your pickup at Srinagar Airport, settle into your hotel or houseboat and make time for Dal Lake. A Shikara ride can be arranged; the fare is payable separately.
Day 02 Srinagar → Gulmarg
Head into the mountains for Gulmarg’s meadows. Plan a Gondola visit if desired; the fare is payable separately.
Day 03 Gulmarg → Pahalgam
Travel to Pahalgam. Consider stops at Pampore’s saffron fields and the Avantipora ruins along the way. Discuss Aru Valley and Betaab Valley sightseeing and any local vehicle charges when arranging your trip.
Day 04 Pahalgam → Srinagar
Return to Srinagar for the Mughal gardens, including Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh.
Day 05 A day in Sonamarg
Travel from Srinagar to Sonamarg for a day excursion. Discuss Thajiwas Glacier access and local arrangements for your dates.
Day 06 Depart from Srinagar
Check out and transfer to Srinagar Airport, allowing time for your onward travel.
Inclusions & exclusions
Included in the plan
- Accommodation in Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, with named stays confirmed in your quote.
- Breakfast and dinner.
- Private transport for the agreed itinerary.
- Taxes and parking charges listed in your quote.
Paid separately
- Gulmarg Gondola fares.
- Shikara ride fares on Dal Lake.
- Travel insurance.
- Optional activities, local sightseeing vehicles and services outside the agreed quote.
What affects the price
What affects your quote
| Factor | Why it changes the total |
|---|---|
| Season and dates | Peak spring and summer weeks, long weekends and festival dates price higher than quieter weeks. Winter travel depends on heating and road and flight access. |
| Group size and sharing | Transport and rooms are shared across your party, so the per-person total moves with the number of travellers, room sharing and any single supplement. |
| Hotel category | Standard, deluxe and luxury stays in Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam are priced differently, and houseboat stays, view rooms and heating are quoted separately. |
| Included services | Private or shared vehicles, separately hired local vehicles in Pahalgam and Sonamarg, Gondola tickets, Shikara rides, meal plans, taxes and optional activities are itemised in your quotation. |
Package policies
These summaries are indicative: the schedule that applies to your booking is the one written in your quotation and confirmation.
Booking and confirmation
Share your dates, adults, children’s ages and room sharing. A booking is confirmed only after the quotation is accepted and the advance is received in writing.
Read the booking terms →Cancellation and refunds
Cancellation charges depend on the supplier, the season and how close the travel date is. Ask for the cancellation and refund schedule for your dates before you pay.
Cancellation terms →Payments
Ask which advance is required, when the balance is due and which payment modes are accepted. Keep the receipt and the invoice for your records.
Start an enquiry →Documents and privacy
Only the details needed to quote, confirm and coordinate your trip are collected. Ask how your information is stored and used.
Read the privacy policy →The journey
From lake life to mountain air.
Six days to discover Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg, with time for gardens, valley scenery and the places you want to linger. Shape the trip around your arrival, preferred stays and pace.
Choose how you stay.
Discuss hotel and traditional houseboat options with our team. Your quote will name the property, room type, sharing basis, meal plan and heating arrangements. No particular property or category is guaranteed before availability is confirmed.
A quote for your dates.
Packages start from ₹18,500 per person for a double-sharing option or a family of four. The final amount depends on dates, traveller count, accommodation and agreed services. Ask for the full party total, payment schedule and cancellation terms before paying.
Weather and local access can affect excursions. Confirm the day-by-day route, arrival and departure times, tickets and local vehicle arrangements with your written quote.
A few things you may be wondering.
Can we customise the trip?
Yes. Tell us your dates, budget, travellers and preferred destinations. Our team can adjust the route, pace and stays.
Does this work for a family?
The six-day plan can be adapted for a family, couple or group. Share the ages of children, room needs and any mobility requirements when requesting your quote.
What should we pack?
Pack for the season: suitable warm layers, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, personal medication and toiletries.
Which season should we choose?
Spring suits garden visits; summer allows time for valley sightseeing; autumn offers changing valley colours; winter plans need warm clothing, heating checks and flexible routes.
How do we reach the starting point?
Discuss your Srinagar arrival and pickup point with our team. Use the travel guide to plan air, rail or road connections and check current schedules before booking. Srinagar Airport is the usual air arrival point; travellers using Jammu or rail connections should check current services, ticket availability and transfer time.
Are meals and activity tickets included?
Breakfast and dinner are part of this plan. Gondola and Shikara fares are excluded. Confirm any other meals, guide services and optional activities in your written quote. Ask about Kashmiri dishes such as Rogan Josh, Dum Aloo and Wazwan or hotel multi-cuisine options, and share dietary requirements before arrival.
Can we choose our accommodation?
Ask for hotel or houseboat options for your budget. The named property, room, meal plan and availability must be confirmed for your dates.
Is insurance included?
Travel insurance is excluded. Discuss any insurance arrangements separately before travel.
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Before you confirm this itinerary
Accommodation
Request the named hotel or houseboat, category, room type, sharing basis and meal plan in writing.
Inclusions & exclusions
Confirm private or shared transport, attraction tickets, local vehicles, transfers, meals, taxes and optional activities against the itinerary above.
Price conditions
Request a dated written quote. Ask for validity, minimum group size, room sharing and your final payable total for the selected dates.
Cancellation & payment
Read the booking terms and request the supplier-specific cancellation, refund and payment schedule before paying.