Family holidays

Kashmir Paradise Tour

Kashmir's four classic stops: a houseboat on Dal Lake, Gulmarg's gondola, Pahalgam's valleys and Sonamarg's glacier.

Trip at a glance

Duration7 days / 6 nights
Starts inSrinagar
RouteSrinagar · Gulmarg · Pahalgam · Sonamarg
Places4 destinations
StateJammu & Kashmir, India
Ideal forFamily holidays, Honeymoon packages
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-1ONUNR

Best time to visit: March to October

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Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir

Trip overview

Kashmir's four classic stops: a houseboat on Dal Lake, Gulmarg's gondola, Pahalgam's valleys and Sonamarg's glacier.

The route spends 2 nights in Srinagar, 1 night in Gulmarg, 2 nights in Pahalgam and 1 night in Sonamarg, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits family holidays, honeymoon packages and hill-station 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 ValleyChandanwariThajiwas Glacier

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: Dal Lake shikara ride: Gondola ride past houseboats and markets

Day 2Srinagar: Nishat and Shalimar Bagh and Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden

Nishat and Shalimar Bagh: Terraced Mughal gardens
Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden: Tulips in late March–April

Day 3Srinagar to Gulmarg

Travel from Srinagar to Gulmarg by private vehicle
Check in at your Gulmarg hotel
Gulmarg meadows: Golf course and pony rides

Day 4Gulmarg to Pahalgam

Travel from Gulmarg to Pahalgam by private vehicle
Check in at your Pahalgam hotel
Betaab Valley: Green valley named after a film

Day 5Pahalgam: Aru Valley and Chandanwari

Aru Valley: Meadows and trek base
Chandanwari: Start of the Amarnath trek

Day 6Pahalgam to Sonamarg

Travel from Pahalgam to Sonamarg by private vehicle
Check in at your Sonamarg hotel
Thajiwas Glacier: Pony ride or walk to snowfields

Day 7Depart from Sonamarg

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
Fewer hotel changes and later starts, so mornings are yours

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.
Sonamarg: The Z-Morh tunnel now keeps Sonamarg open longer, but Zoji La still closes in heavy snow.

At a glance

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Route: Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg
Ideal for: Family holidays, Honeymoon packages, Hill-station 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-1ONUNR

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. Sonamarg: 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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