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6 Days / 5 Nights | Dal Lake, Sonamarg, Gulmarg & Pahalgam
Our most popular Kashmir holiday. Spend a night on a houseboat on Dal Lake and explore the Mughal gardens of Srinagar, ride a pony to the Thajiwas Glacier in Sonamarg, take the Gulmarg Gondola towards the snows of Apharwat and end among the pine forests and rivers of Pahalgam.
Overnight stay on a houseboat
Pick-up from Srinagar airport and transfer to your houseboat on Dal Lake. In the evening, a shikara ride past the floating gardens, lotus beds and water-side markets.
Overnight stay in Srinagar
Visit the Mughal gardens of Nishat, Shalimar and Chashme Shahi, Pari Mahal with its views over Dal Lake, and the Hazratbal shrine on the lake shore.
Overnight stay in Srinagar
Drive along the Sindh river to Sonamarg, the Meadow of Gold. Take a pony ride to the Thajiwas Glacier (paid locally), then return to Srinagar.
Overnight stay in Gulmarg
Drive to Gulmarg (about 2 hours) and ride the Gulmarg Gondola to Kongdori and, weather permitting, towards Apharwat peak. Walk in the meadow and visit St Mary's Church.
Overnight stay in Pahalgam
Drive to Pahalgam via the saffron fields of Pampore and the temple ruins of Avantipura. Evening by the Lidder river.
Tour Ends
Morning visit to Betaab Valley or Aru Valley (by local union taxi), then drive to Srinagar airport for your onward journey.
April to October for green meadows and open roads, and December to February for snow in Gulmarg. In winter the road to Sonamarg can close after heavy snowfall - we then replace it with Doodhpathri or an extra day in Gulmarg.
Indian citizens only need a valid government photo ID - keep it handy, as it is checked at hotels and some checkpoints. Foreign nationals need a valid passport and Indian visa. Prepaid mobile SIMs from other states do not work in Jammu & Kashmir; postpaid connections do.
Yes. Every package can be customized - add destinations, upgrade hotels or change the pace. Share your plan and we will send a custom quote.
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No. Tickets are sold online on the official website and at the counter, and often sell out in peak season, so book early - we help you with the booking.
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