Kashmir, India
Kashmir in Bloom
Srinagar · Gulmarg · Pahalgam · Sonamarg
4.8(203 sample reviews)MountainsCoupleRelaxed
- Duration
- 6D / 5N
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Group size
- 10–14 travellers
- Best season
- Mar – Oct
- Pickup / drop
- Srinagar Airport → Srinagar Airport
Overview
A gentle, scenic loop through the valley — houseboats, meadows and mountain roads at an unhurried pace.
- Dal Lake shikara at golden hour
- Gulmarg gondola
- Pahalgam's Lidder river
- A night on a houseboat
Route: Srinagar → Gulmarg → Pahalgam → Sonamarg
Day-by-day itinerary
Day1Arrive in SrinagarShikara ride on Dal Lake
Check in to a houseboat and take a golden-hour shikara ride.
- Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Meals
- Dinner
- Stay
- Houseboat on Dal Lake
Day2Srinagar gardensMughal gardens & old city
Visit Nishat and Shalimar gardens and wander the old city lanes.
- Mughal gardens & old city
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Stay
- Hotel
Day3GulmargGondola ride & meadow walks
Take the Gulmarg gondola up to Apharwat and walk the meadows.
- Gondola ride & meadow walks
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Stay
- Hotel
Day4PahalgamBetaab Valley & Aru
Drive along the Lidder river to Pahalgam; explore Betaab Valley and Aru.
- Betaab Valley & Aru
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Stay
- Hotel
Day5Sonamarg day tripThajiwas glacier
A day trip to the meadow of gold and Thajiwas glacier.
- Thajiwas glacier
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Stay
- Hotel
Day6DepartureAirport transfer
Transfer to Srinagar airport.
- Airport transfer
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Stay
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What’s included
- Accommodation5 nights in hotels / camps on twin or triple sharing
- MealsBreakfast and dinner as per itinerary
- TransportAll transfers and sightseeing by tempo traveller / SUV
- Trip captainExperienced English / Hindi-speaking captain
- PermitsEntry fees and permits as per itinerary
- First aidBasic first-aid kit and oxygen support on board
Not included
- Flights or trains to and from the pickup point
- Lunch on all days
- Adventure activities not listed in the itinerary
- Personal expenses (laundry, tips, phone, etc.)
- Travel insurance
- 5% GST
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
What to pack
- Waterproof backpack (no trolley bags)
- Warm layers — fleece, down jacket, thermals
- Comfortable shoes with good grip
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm
- Reusable water bottle
- Power bank
- Personal medication
- ID proof (Aadhaar / passport)
Good to know
- Stay
- 5 nights in handpicked stays on twin or triple sharing.
- Transport
- Private vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing, with an experienced local driver.
- Meeting point
- Srinagar Airport — your trip captain holds a BYKO board. Exact timings are shared a week before departure.
- Age group
- 21–60 years
- Itinerary order can change due to weather, road or permit conditions.
- Prices, availability and seat counts shown are demonstration values.
Cancellation: Free reschedule up to 30 days before departure; staged cancellation charges after that. (Placeholder terms — see the cancellation policy page.) Full policy
Upcoming departures
Next dates: 02 Nov 2026 · 16 Nov 2026 · 30 Nov 2026 · 21 Dec 2026. Pick one in the booking card.
Frequently asked questions
Is this trip suitable for first-time travellers?
Difficulty is rated "Easy". Our trip captain briefs the group every morning and adjusts the pace so everyone is comfortable.
What is the group size?
We keep groups small — 10–14 travellers. That means faster check-ins, better conversations and more flexibility on the road.
Can I customise this itinerary?
Yes. For private groups, couples or families we can tailor dates, stays and activities. Send an enquiry from the Custom Trips page or call us.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation terms depend on how close to departure you cancel. See the cancellation policy page for the (placeholder) schedule used in this demo.
Traveller reviews
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Arjun R.
Dec 2025
“Our family came back with photos, inside jokes and plans for the next trip.”
Ananya S.
Sep 2025
“The kind of trip where the group starts as strangers and ends as a group chat you can't leave.”
Kabir M.
Jul 2025
“I came for the destination. I stayed for the people, the food and one very chaotic ride. The captain was a legend.”
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