Kashmir, slowly.
Houseboats on Dal Lake, meadows in Gulmarg and pine valleys in Pahalgam: Kashmir at an easy pace.
- Duration5N / 6D
- Starts fromSrinagar
- Best timeMar–Jun · Sep–Nov
- Ideal forCouples & families
Lakes, meadows & snow peaks.
Often called paradise on earth, Kashmir pairs mirror-calm lakes with alpine meadows and snow-capped peaks. Spend a night on a traditional houseboat on Dal Lake and glide past floating markets on a shikara.
From Srinagar, take day trips to Gulmarg’s meadows and the Sonamarg glacier valley, then unwind among the pines of Pahalgam. Visit in spring for tulips and blossoms, in autumn for golden chinars, or in winter for snow.
Moments you’ll remember.
The classic Kashmir circuit, from lake to glacier.
Shikara on Dal Lake
A sunset ride past floating gardens and lotus beds.
Houseboat stay
Carved wooden houseboats moored on Dal and Nigeen lakes.
Mughal Gardens
Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Chashme Shahi.
Gulmarg Gondola
A cable car ride up towards Apharwat peak.
Sonamarg
The meadow of gold and the Thajiwas Glacier.
Pahalgam valleys
Betaab Valley, Aru and Chandanwari by local transport.
Six days in the valley.
A relaxed plan with time on the lake and day trips to the meadows. We can add Doodhpathri or Gurez on request.
Day 01Arrive in Srinagar
Transfer from the airport, check in to a houseboat and take an evening shikara ride on Dal Lake.
Day 02Srinagar sightseeing
Visit the Mughal Gardens of Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Chashme Shahi, and enjoy the city views from Shankaracharya hill.
Day 03Gulmarg day trip
Drive to Gulmarg’s meadows and ride the Gulmarg Gondola (tickets subject to availability). Return to Srinagar.
Day 04Sonamarg day trip
Follow the Sindh river to Sonamarg and go on to the Thajiwas Glacier on pony or foot.
Day 05Srinagar → Pahalgam
Drive past the saffron fields of Pampore to Pahalgam. Visit Betaab Valley, Aru and Chandanwari by local union vehicle.
Day 06Departure
Return to Srinagar airport for your onward flight.
Before you go.
A few practical notes to help you plan.
Keep a government photo ID handy for hotel check-ins and routine security checks.
Prepaid SIMs from outside Jammu & Kashmir usually do not work there; postpaid connections do.
Sightseeing in Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg uses local union vehicles.
Evenings are cool even in summer, and Gulmarg is snowy from December to February.
Gulmarg Gondola tickets sell out quickly in peak season.
March–June for blooms, September–November for autumn colour, December–February for snow.
Questions about Kashmir.
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Ask us on WhatsAppHow many days do I need for Kashmir?
Five to six days covers Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam. Add a day or two for Doodhpathri or Gurez.
When can I see snow in Kashmir?
Gulmarg usually has snow from December to February, and higher points can hold snow into spring.
Can you book a houseboat stay?
Yes. We can include a night or more on a Dal Lake or Nigeen Lake houseboat.
Do you arrange flights to Srinagar?
Yes. We can book flights along with hotels, transfers and sightseeing.
Plan your Kashmir holiday.
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