About this tour
This 7 nights 8 days Kashmir tour is planned for travellers who want a relaxed classic Kashmir route with Srinagar, Sonamarg, Pahalgam and Gulmarg. The itinerary starts with Srinagar and Dal Lake, continues to Sonamarg for a full-day excursion, gives enough time for Pahalgam valley sightseeing, and ends with Gulmarg for mountain views, Gondola experience and leisure time.
The plan is suitable for families, couples and small groups who prefer a comfortable pace instead of rushing all destinations in fewer days. Hotels, private cab, meal plan, houseboat stay, Shikara ride, Gulmarg Gondola guidance and Pahalgam local union cab guidance can be customized based on your travel dates and budget.
Highlights
- Arrival at Srinagar
- Local sightseeing in Srinagar
- Srinagar to Sonamarg to Srinagar (Approx 75 km; 2+1/2 hours each trip)
- Srinagar to Pahalgam (Approx 96 km, 3 hr drive)
- Pahalgam
- Pahalgam to Gulmarg (150 kilometres; 5 hours' drive)
- Gulmarg tour
- Gulmarg to Srinagar Airport (Approx 60 kilometres; 2 hours by car)
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 01 Arrival at Srinagar
When you arrive in Srinagar, a representative from our company will welcome you. Transfer to the opulent houseboat in Srinagar. Evening free time to relax and enjoy the stunning views of the high mountains and valleys. The opulent houseboat will be where you have dinner and spend the night.
Day 02 Local sightseeing in Srinagar
After breakfast at the hotel, go by boat to Srinagar's Dal Lake. Look at the canals, the floating handicraft centre, the floating gardens, the vegetable gardens, the water lilies, and the lotus blooms. Remain in the hotel once more.
Visit the well-known Mughal gardens in the evening, such as Chashma Shahi and Nishat Bagh, which are all located in Srinagar on the shore of Dal Lake. Additionally, go to Shankaracharya Templeple, which offers sweeping views of Srinagar. After supper, head back to the hotel. You'll spend the night at the hotel.
Day 03 Srinagar to Sonamarg to Srinagar (Approx 75 km; 2+1/2 hours each trip)
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a full-day excursion to Sonamarg. 75 km away from Srinagar. Sonamarg is one of Kashmir's most well-known highland resorts. Sonamarg is the ideal location to witness nature's beauty because of its dense forest and sizable mountains. After supper, go back to the hotel to spend the night.
Day 04 Srinagar to Pahalgam (Approx 96 km, 3 hr drive)
Hotel breakfast served in the morning. Go on a road trip to Pahalgam, which is renowned as Kashmir's best hill resort with high mountains, dense woods, and picturesque lakes. In and around Pahalgam, there are attractive valleys and holy sites to explore. For lunch, go return to the hotel. After some rest, revive yourself by exploring the area around the hotel. Return for dinner and spend the night at the hotel.
Day 05 Pahalgam
Following a breakfast at the hotel, guests can choose to explore Chandanwari, the foot of Amarnath Cave, or Aru Valley. After lunch, go back to your hotel in Pahalgam. The evening is free for personal activities and leisure.After dinner, stay the night in Gulmarg by returning to the hotel.
Day 06 Pahalgam to Gulmarg (150 kilometres; 5 hours' drive)
After a hotel breakfast, depart for Gulmarg. Gulmarg, which is 150 kilometres from Pahalgam, is a popular tourist destination. Around you, you will be able to see mountains covered with snow. The area is a great getaway for skiing and winter sports, and it has a cable car with a greatest route that is over 14000 feet above sea level. Return for dinner and spend the night at the hotel.
Day 07 Gulmarg tour
Breakfast at the hotel in the morning, then a horseback ride to Khilanmarg. Khilanmarg, a little valley with flowers and a beautiful view of the Kashmir valley, is situated 6 miles from Gulmarg. Go back and take use of the gondola cable car, a special kind of cable car that runs from Kongdoori Mountain. Gondola operations and timings depend on weather, maintenance and current operating conditions, so guests should confirm the schedule for their travel date. In the evening, return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Gulmarg.
Day 08 Gulmarg to Srinagar Airport (Approx 60 kilometres; 2 hours by car)
Breakfast at the hotel, then free time for your own enjoyment. Transfer from Gulmarg to the Srinagar airport, which is 60 kilometres away, for your scheduled flight to your next destination.
Inclusions & exclusions
- Accommodation in mentioned Hotels
- Breakfast and dinner at all hotels
- Sightseeing and transfers as specified in your confirmed day-wise itinerary and written quotation. Entry tickets, local union transport and optional activities are included only when expressly listed.
- Transportation as per itinerary
- Arrival assistance
Not Included
- Entrance Fees
- Lunch
- GST 5% on Bill
- Air Fare / Train fare
- Anything which is not in inclusion
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.
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What This Kashmir Route Covers
- Srinagar local sightseeing, Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens and optional houseboat stay
- Sonamarg day excursion with guidance for local activities and seasonal road conditions
- Pahalgam stay with valley sightseeing guidance for Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari
- Gulmarg stay with guidance for Gondola tickets, snow activities and local sightseeing
Book With Local Srinagar Support
Kashmir Tour Travel is a Srinagar-based local travel company. For this Srinagar, Sonamarg, Pahalgam and Gulmarg tour, our team assists with hotel selection, cab planning, sightseeing timing, seasonal route guidance and local coordination during the trip.
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Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
+91 70062 59761
Before you confirm this itinerary
Accommodation
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Inclusions & exclusions
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Price conditions
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Cancellation & payment
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