A shikara on Dal Lake below snowy mountains, Srinagar

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Kashmir · 5 nights, 6 days

Kashmir: Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Sonamarg

from ₹24,999 per person, twin sharing, flights extra

Srinagar to Gulmarg to Pahalgam to Sonamarg

About this trip

Kashmir’s four best-known names in five nights, starting on a Dal Lake houseboat. The Mughal gardens of Srinagar, the gondola at Gulmarg, the meadows of Pahalgam and the walk up to Thajiwas Glacier at Sonamarg. Two of the days are long drives.

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Length
5 nights, 6 days
Route
Srinagar to Gulmarg to Pahalgam to Sonamarg

Kashmir at a glance

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

Highlights

  • Dal Lake shikara ride & floating gardens
  • Mughal Gardens: Shalimar Bagh & Nishat Bagh
  • Gulmarg Gondola to Kongdori
  • Optional (extra cost): the gondola’s second stage to Apharwat
  • Pahalgam Betaab Valley meadows
  • Sonamarg Thajiwas Glacier
  • Overnight stay in heritage Dal Lake houseboat

Route

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

Day by day

  1. Day 1:Arrive Srinagar: Dal Lake Houseboat

    You land at Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport and we take you straight to your houseboat on Dal Lake.

    • Transfer from the airport
    • Check-in on your Dal Lake houseboat
    • Shikara ride past lotus gardens & floating vegetable markets
    • Sunset from the deck of the boat

    Meals:Dinner

  2. Day 2:Mughal Gardens & Srinagar

    Admire the neatly laid Mughal gardens above Dal Lake, then explore the shrines and handicraft bazaars of the old city.

    • Shalimar Bagh, laid out by Jahangir in 1619
    • Nishat Bagh, with 12 terraces backed by the Zabarwan hills
    • Chashme Shahi, the smallest of Srinagar’s Mughal gardens
    • Hazratbal Shrine on the shore of Dal Lake
    • Lal Chowk & the Kashmiri craft bazaars
    • Sunrise shikara ride in the morning

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  3. Day 3:Gulmarg Gondola

    Drive to Gulmarg and ride the gondola to Kongdori; the second stage up to Apharwat is optional.

    • Drive to Gulmarg (56 km)
    • Gulmarg Gondola Phase 1 up to Kongdori (about 3,080 m / 10,100 ft)
    • Optional (extra cost): Phase 2 up to Apharwat (about 3,980 m / 13,000 ft)
    • Pony ride or walk in the Gulmarg meadows, past strawberry fields and wildflowers

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  4. Day 4:Pahalgam: Valley of Shepherds

    A long day: about 145 km from Gulmarg by way of Srinagar. Then the meadows of Betaab and Aru, valleys you may know from Bollywood films.

    • Drive to Pahalgam via Srinagar (about 145 km)
    • Past the saffron fields of Pampore
    • Betaab Valley and its lush alpine meadows
    • Aru Valley, a peaceful Himalayan village
    • Chandanwari viewpoint, if time allows
    • Optional: saffron shopping in Pahalgam bazaar

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  5. Day 5:Sonamarg: Meadow of Gold

    The high-altitude ‘Golden Meadow’, where glaciers reach almost down to the road. A long day of about 250 km: Pahalgam to Sonamarg, then back to Srinagar.

    • Drive to Sonamarg (about 175 km)
    • Walk or pony ride to Thajiwas Glacier
    • Optional: trout fishing on the Sindh River
    • Back to Srinagar (about 80 km)
    • Farewell dinner of Kashmiri wazwan cuisine

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  6. Day 6:Departure

    One last shikara ride on Dal Lake, then we transfer you to Srinagar Airport.

    • Shikara ride at sunrise
    • Breakfast
    • Check-out
    • Transfer to Srinagar Airport

    Meals:Breakfast

What the price covers

Included

  • 5 nights: 2 on a Dal Lake houseboat, 1 in Gulmarg, 1 in Pahalgam, 1 in a Srinagar hotel
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Morning shikara ride on Dal Lake
  • Mughal Gardens tour (Shalimar, Nishat, Chashme Shahi)
  • Gulmarg Gondola Phase 1
  • Pahalgam sightseeing (Betaab and Aru Valleys)
  • Sonamarg full-day tour with Thajiwas Glacier
  • Private AC vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide; Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari by non-AC local cab, as union rules require
  • Airport transfers

Not included

  • Airfares to/from Srinagar
  • Gulmarg Gondola Phase 2 (chargeable)
  • Pony rides in Gulmarg and Sonamarg
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

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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

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    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

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  • 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

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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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