Green meadows below snowy peaks, Kashmir

Kashmir · 6 nights, 7 days

Valleys of Kashmir

from ₹36,499 per person, twin sharing, flights extra

Srinagar to Pahalgam to Gulmarg

About this trip

A full week in Kashmir, starting on a Dal Lake houseboat. Two nights in Pahalgam and one in Gulmarg, then two more in Srinagar with a day out to Sonamarg.

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

Length
6 nights, 7 days
Route
Srinagar to Pahalgam to Gulmarg

Kashmir at a glance

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

Highlights

  • Shikara on Dal Lake after lunch
  • Two nights beside the Lidder River
  • Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari valleys
  • Gulmarg Gondola, first stage
  • Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh
  • Day trip to Sonamarg

Route

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

Day by day

  1. Day 1:Arrive Srinagar, Shikara Afternoon

    We meet you in Srinagar and, after a shikara ride on Dal Lake in the afternoon, you spend the night on a houseboat.

    • Pickup at Srinagar airport
    • Shikara on Dal Lake after lunch
    • Night on your houseboat

    Meals:Dinner

  2. Day 2:Srinagar to Pahalgam

    After breakfast we drive you to Pahalgam, a shepherds’ valley town, where the afternoon is for a 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 carry you up to three valleys around Pahalgam, and you return in time for the town 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

    Move on to Gulmarg to roam its meadows and golf course, then ride the cable car to the first stage.

    • Pahalgam → Gulmarg
    • Gulmarg meadows and golf course
    • Gulmarg Gondola, first stage

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  5. Day 5:Gulmarg to Srinagar Gardens

    Back down to Srinagar after breakfast, with time for two of the Mughal gardens on the edge of Dal Lake.

    • Gulmarg → Srinagar
    • Nishat Bagh
    • Shalimar Bagh
    • Hotel check-in

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  6. Day 6:Day Trip to Sonamarg

    A full day out to Sonamarg, with the choice of a pony ride up to Thajiwas glacier, before heading back to Srinagar.

    • Srinagar → Sonamarg
    • Pony up to Thajiwas glacier, if you like (own cost)
    • Back to Srinagar for the night

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner

  7. Day 7:Srinagar Departure

    Breakfast, then we drop you at Srinagar airport for your flight home.

    • Breakfast
    • Drop at Srinagar airport

    Meals:Breakfast

What the price covers

Included

  • 6 nights, twin sharing: 1 on a Srinagar houseboat, 2 in Pahalgam, 1 in Gulmarg, 2 in Srinagar, 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
  • One hour on Dal Lake by shikara
  • Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari by non-AC local cab, as union rules require
  • Hotel and transport taxes as charged

Not included

  • Flights, trains or buses to Srinagar, and travel from your home city
  • Entry fees at sights
  • Snow jeep between Tangmarg and Gulmarg
  • Pony rides in Sonamarg
  • 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

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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

  • 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?

It is the lowest price per person for this trip, with two people sharing a room, for what the trip lists as included. Flights from your city are quoted separately. Indicative price: it can change with dates and availability. Ask us for today’s price for your dates.

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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