Family holidays

Kashmir Family Holiday

Two nights in each of Kashmir's main bases with pony rides, gondola trips and gentle meadow walks.

Trip at a glance

Duration7 days / 6 nights
Starts inSrinagar
RouteSrinagar · Gulmarg · Pahalgam
Places3 destinations
StateJammu & Kashmir, India
Ideal forFamily holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-38GGZ6

Best time to visit: March to October

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Betaab Valley – Pahalgam

Trip overview

Two nights in each of Kashmir's main bases with pony rides, gondola trips and gentle meadow walks.

The route spends 2 nights in Srinagar, 2 nights in Gulmarg and 2 nights in Pahalgam, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits family holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Dal Lake shikara rideNishat and Shalimar BaghIndira Gandhi Memorial Tulip GardenGulmarg GondolaGulmarg meadowsSt Mary's ChurchBetaab ValleyAru ValleyChandanwari

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Srinagar

Arrive via Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Nishat and Shalimar Bagh: Terraced Mughal gardens

Day 2Srinagar: Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden and Hazratbal Shrine

Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden: Tulips in late March–April
Hazratbal Shrine: White marble shrine on the lake

Day 3Srinagar to Gulmarg

Travel from Srinagar to Gulmarg by private vehicle
Check in at your Gulmarg hotel
Gulmarg Gondola: Cable car to Kongdori and Apharwat

Day 4Gulmarg: Gulmarg meadows and St Mary's Church

Gulmarg meadows: Golf course and pony rides
St Mary's Church: Stone church from 1902

Day 5Gulmarg to Pahalgam

Travel from Gulmarg to Pahalgam by private vehicle
Check in at your Pahalgam hotel
Aru Valley: Meadows and trek base

Day 6Pahalgam: Chandanwari and Baisaran

Chandanwari: Start of the Amarnath trek
Baisaran: Pony ride to a forest meadow

Day 7Depart from Pahalgam

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Srinagar Airport (SXR) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Daily drives kept short, with stops for children
Family rooms, connecting rooms or extra beds requested and confirmed in the quote
One active day followed by a slower morning
Child-friendly sights and meals noted for each stop

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Srinagar: Spend one night on a houseboat and the rest in a hotel; it gives you both experiences.
Gulmarg: Book gondola tickets online the day before; they sell out quickly in peak season.
Pahalgam: Local union taxis are required for Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari; we include them in your quote.

At a glance

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Route: Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam
Ideal for: Family holidays
Best time: March to October; December to March for snow; May to September for meadows; April to October
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-38GGZ6

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 6 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Srinagar: March to October. Gulmarg: December to March for snow; May to September for meadows. Pahalgam: April to October.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Srinagar (Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR), about 15 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

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