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Kashmir Valley

Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam 4 nightsfrom ₹18,500 per person

Dal Lake houseboat, Gulmarg gondola, Pahalgam valleys and Mughal gardens.

Best time: April to October; December to February for snow

Start this tour as a shared trip

Day by day

  1. Day 1 · Srinagar arrival

    • 13:00Check in to houseboat or hotel
    • 16:00Shikara ride on Dal Lake · Sunset is the best hour
  2. Day 2 · Gulmarg day trip

    • 08:00Drive to Gulmarg · About 2 hours
    • 11:00Gondola ride · Carry tickets and ID
  3. Day 3 · Pahalgam day trip

    • 08:00Drive to Pahalgam · About 2.5 hours
    • 12:00Betaab and Aru valleys · Local cab needed beyond Pahalgam
  4. Day 4 · Srinagar sightseeing

    • 10:00Mughal gardens · Nishat, Shalimar and Chashme Shahi
    • 16:00Old city and handicraft market
  5. Day 5 · Departure

    • 09:00Transfer to Srinagar airport · Security checks take extra time

Good to know

  • Gondola phase 2 tickets are limited — book online the night before.
  • Local taxi unions charge fixed point-to-point rates; ask for the rate card.
  • Carry cash for Pahalgam pony rides; card machines rarely work there.

Packing checklist

  • Warm jacket and gloves
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Photo ID for hotel check-in
  • Power bank