The Gulmarg gondola over green meadows, Kashmir

Kashmir · 4 nights, 5 days

Kashmir Meadows: Pahalgam and Gulmarg

from ₹27,999 per person, twin sharing, flights extra

Srinagar to Pahalgam to Gulmarg

About this trip

Four nights in three places, with the Gulmarg Gondola included. One night on a Dal Lake houseboat, two by the Lidder River in Pahalgam and one in the meadows of Gulmarg.

One of our Kashmir tour packages from Kerala. Flights quoted from your city.

Length
4 nights, 5 days
Route
Srinagar to Pahalgam to Gulmarg

Kashmir at a glance

  • Best Apr–Oct Valleys and gardens
  • Photo ID For flights and hotels
  • Hills

Highlights

  • Houseboat night on Dal Lake
  • Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh
  • Two nights beside the Lidder River
  • Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari valleys
  • Gulmarg Gondola, first stage
  • Family photo in Kashmiri dress

Route

  1. Srinagar
  2. Pahalgam
  3. Gulmarg
  • Hotel
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Transfers
  • Sightseeing
  • Houseboat

Day by day

  1. Day 1:Arrive Srinagar, Houseboat Night

    From Srinagar airport we take you to your houseboat, with two Mughal gardens and a shikara ride before dinner.

    • Pickup at Srinagar airport
    • Check-in on your houseboat
    • Nishat Bagh
    • Shalimar Bagh
    • Shikara ride on Dal Lake

    Meals:Dinner

  2. Day 2:Srinagar to Pahalgam

    Check out after breakfast and drive to Pahalgam, a shepherds’ valley town, for an easy walk along the Lidder.

    • Srinagar → Pahalgam
    • Hotel check-in
    • Riverside walk along the Lidder

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  3. Day 3:Pahalgam Valleys and Bazaar

    Local union cabs take you to three valleys above town, and the evening is for browsing the Pahalgam bazaar.

    • Aru Valley
    • Betaab Valley
    • Chandanwari
    • Valley tour in a local union cab
    • Evening in Pahalgam bazaar

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  4. Day 4:Pahalgam to Gulmarg

    Drive across to Gulmarg, settle in, then wander the meadows and golf course and ride the cable car up.

    • Pahalgam → Gulmarg
    • Hotel check-in
    • Gulmarg meadows and golf course
    • Gulmarg Gondola, first stage

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  5. Day 5:Gulmarg to Srinagar Airport

    After breakfast we drive you back down to Srinagar airport for your flight home.

    • Breakfast
    • Drop at Srinagar airport

    Meals:Breakfast

What the price covers

Included

  • 4 nights, twin sharing: 1 on a Srinagar houseboat, 2 in Pahalgam, 1 in Gulmarg, subject to availability
  • Breakfast and dinner daily at the hotel (Day 1: dinner only)
  • Airport transfers in an AC vehicle
  • AC vehicle for the main sightseeing in the plan
  • Half-day tour of Srinagar and its Mughal Gardens, with garden entry tickets
  • One hour on Dal Lake by shikara
  • Gulmarg Gondola ticket for the first stage
  • Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari by non-AC local cab, as union rules require
  • One family photo in traditional Kashmiri dress
  • Hotel and transport taxes as charged

Not included

  • 5% GST on the tour cost
  • Flights, trains or buses to Srinagar, and travel from your home city
  • Entry fees at sights, other than those listed above
  • Snow jeep between Tangmarg and Gulmarg
  • Travel insurance
  • Room upgrades and any extra nights before or after the trip
  • Festive and peak-season surcharges (Diwali, Christmas, New Year), plus gala dinners
  • Rises in fuel prices or new government taxes
  • Costs from emergencies, bad weather or events beyond our control
  • Personal spending: tips, porters, laundry, calls, shopping, rides, heaters, drinks and bottled water
  • Anything not named under inclusions

We can add

From our travellers

  • Rated 5 out of 5

    Thanks to you and the Ethan Holiday team for organizing a fantastic Kashmir trip and making it so memorable! Our guide’s knowledge and friendliness made our experience great. The houseboat stay and the hotel in Gulmarg were both wonderful, with the food arrangements at the Gulmarg hotel being especially commendable. Everything was well coordinated, making the journey smooth. […] Thank you once again, and we look forward to more journeys with you in the future!

    Anil R V

    Kashmir trip · Google review

  • Rated 5 out of 5

    We recently traveled to Thailand with Ethan Holidays and had the most amazing experience! Every detail was taken care of, from airport pickups to hotel check-ins, island tours, transfers, and even local recommendations. They customized the itinerary based on our needs, and everything ran like clockwork. What really stood out was their attention to detail and how quickly they handled last-minute changes.

    Manisha Mohan

    Thailand trip · Google review

  • Rated 5 out of 5

    Trusted travel partner. Everything was handled with such ease that the entire journey felt seamless from start to finish. What impressed us most was the prompt communication, the smooth, hassle-free arrangements, and the continued support at every step. Ethan Holidays truly delivers a premium experience in the simplest, most effortless way.

    Gireesh Nambiar

    Thailand trip · Google review

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What does the price cover?

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What ID do I need?

A government photo ID for flights and hotels.

When is the best time to go?

April to October for the valleys and gardens, with the tulips from late March to mid-April. December to February for snow at Gulmarg.

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