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Kashmir Tour — 6 days, Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam

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Tour packageKashmir

This six-day Kashmir tour is built around the classic week: two nights in Srinagar for Dal Lake and the Mughal gardens, a night each in Pahalgam and Gulmarg for the valleys, a Sonmarg day trip for the Thajiwas glacier view, and a last night back in Srinagar. One valley a day is the right pace on Kashmir's mountain roads.

Reviewed by Gurudutt Kaushal · Updated 1 Sept 2026

Government-approved operatorApproved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

  • Duration6 days / 5 nights
  • RouteSrinagar → Gulmarg to Srinagar
  • IncludedHotels, transfers, sightseeing and meals
  • Free cancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
  • Private guide and vehicle
  • Reply within four hours, 9am–9pm ISTA named specialist, the same person from first reply to departure.
  • No payment to start planningYou receive a written quote first; nothing is charged to start planning.

Itinerary

  1. Arrive Srinagar

    Day 1

    • Met on arrival; afternoon shikara ride on Dal Lake.
    • Evening at leisure by the lake.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Srinagar

  2. Srinagar — gardens and the old city

    Day 2

    • Morning at the Mughal gardens: Nishat and Shalimar Bagh.
    • Afternoon walk through the old city and its houseboats.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Srinagar

  3. Srinagar to Pahalgam

    Day 3

    • Drive to Pahalgam, about 2 hours, through apple orchards and saffron fields in season.
    • Afternoon by the Lidder river; optional pony ride to Aru or Betaab valley.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Pahalgam

  4. Pahalgam to Gulmarg

    Day 4

    • Drive to Gulmarg, about 4 hours via Srinagar.
    • Gondola ride up towards Apharwat Peak, weather and season permitting.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Gulmarg

  5. Gulmarg to Srinagar, via Sonmarg

    Day 5

    • Day trip to Sonmarg for the Thajiwas glacier viewpoint.
    • Return to Srinagar for a last night by the lake.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Srinagar

  6. Departure

    Day 6

    • Transfer to Srinagar airport for your onward flight.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Departure day

A tranquil view of Dal Lake with Hazratbal Shrine silhouetted against misty mountains in Srinagar, IndiaDay 1 · Arrive Srinagar
A tranquil view of Dal Lake with Hazratbal Shrine silhouetted against misty mountains in Srinagar, India

For reference only. The final plan is confirmed in your written quote.

Highlights

  • Families, couples and photographers who want the valleys without a rushed loop.
  • Roads can close briefly after heavy snow — build in a spare day if travelling in winter.
  • Best April to June and September to November for greenery and mild weather; December to February brings snow and is best for Gulmarg specifically.
  • Five to seven days is the sweet spot for a first Kashmir trip: two nights in Srinagar, then two of the valleys — usually Pahalgam and Gulmarg — with a Sonmarg day trip if time allows.

Full description

The classic Kashmir week, at one valley a day

Five to seven days is the sweet spot for a first Kashmir trip: two nights in Srinagar, then two of the valleys — usually Pahalgam and Gulmarg — with a Sonmarg day trip if time allows. Mountain roads here reward slowness, so this itinerary keeps to one valley a day rather than a rushed loop.

Where you stay

  • Srinagar

    2 nights · Days 1–2

  • Pahalgam

    1 night · Day 3

  • Gulmarg

    1 night · Day 4

  • Srinagar

    1 night · Day 5

  • Departure day

    1 night · Day 6

Includes

  • Private car and driver throughout
  • Shikara ride on Dal Lake
  • Gulmarg gondola (stage 1)
  • Local guide in Srinagar
  • Hotel/houseboat stays as confirmed at enquiry
  • Daily breakfast

Not included

  • Flights to and from Srinagar
  • Gondola stage 2 (extra ticket, weather dependent)
  • Pony rides in Pahalgam
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Travel insurance

Price

Experience My India quotes this trip in INR after confirming your dates, hotel category and group size. The written quote names every hotel and inclusion, and nothing is charged until you approve it.

Important information

Kashmir Tour — 6 days, Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start

  • Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • No payment is taken until you approve the itinerary.

Who it suits

  • Families, couples and photographers who want the valleys without a rushed loop. Best April to June and September to November for greenery and mild weather; December to February brings snow and is best for Gulmarg specifically. Roads can close briefly after heavy snow — build in a spare day if travelling in winter.

How booking works

  1. Send an enquiry

    Dates, who is travelling and how you like to travel. Two fields to start.

  2. We check availability

    Hotels, guides and permits for your dates, with honest alternatives if something is full.

  3. Price and hotels named

    Every hotel and inclusion is named before you pay anything.

  4. Written quote in INR

    One document, no hidden lines, valid for the dates it quotes.

  5. You approve

    Change anything you like. Nothing is charged until you say yes.

  6. A named specialist runs it

    The same person from first reply to departure, Mon–Sun, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM IST.

Your trip designer

Gurudutt Kaushal

Founder, Experience My India · IIT Jodhpur

Gurudutt Kaushal founded Experience My India and set the two rules every trip here runs on: hotels and guides are named before you pay, and a human replies within four hours. Your itinerary is designed by one of the 35+ destination specialists on his team and checked against our vetting standard.

About GuruduttMeet our founderHow we vet

Trust and protection

  • Ministry of Tourism approved

    Approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

  • Registered business

    GSTIN 09BZFPM8067A1Z9

  • 4.3 / 5 on Tripadvisor

    Independent guest reviews

  • No payment to start

    A written quote first; charged in INR only after you approve.

Why book with Experience My India

  • Government-approved operator

    Approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

  • 500+ vetted local guides

    35+ destination specialists plan every trip by hand.

  • Human help, every day

    Mon–Sun, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM IST · +91 73022 65809

  • No payment until you approve

    You receive a written quote first; nothing is charged to start planning.

How we vet every guide, stay and routeIndia e-Visa: who needs one and how to applyHave a specialist design this trip

Frequently asked questions

Is six days enough for Kashmir?

Yes, for the core loop of Srinagar, Pahalgam and Gulmarg with a Sonmarg day trip. Add two or three more days for the quieter meadows, or extend to eight to ten days to continue overland into Ladakh.

Does the Gulmarg gondola always run?

It is weather dependent, especially the upper stage 2 section, which can close in poor visibility or high wind. We build a buffer into the day so a closure does not cost you the whole visit.

What is the best month for snow in Gulmarg?

December to February for reliable snow. April to June gives green meadows and wildflowers instead.

Can this trip continue on to Ladakh?

Yes, by road over the passes — one of the great Himalayan drives — or by flying. Ask for an eight- to ten-day combined itinerary.

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