When is the best time to visit Kashmir?

March to May brings the tulip gardens and mild weather, June to August is green and comfortable, and December to February offers snow in Gulmarg.

Can I change the number of days or add destinations?

Yes. This 5-night route is a starting point — send us your dates and group size and we will rework the stops, the pace and the price around them.

What standard of hotels is included?

The quoted price covers comfortable 3-star properties with breakfast. Deluxe and 4-star upgrades are available and will be itemised on your quote.

Are flights or train tickets included in the price?

Travel to the start point is not included in the base price. We can add flights or train tickets to your booking so everything sits on one itinerary.

How do I confirm this package?

Send an enquiry with your dates and group size. We will confirm availability, share a detailed quote, and hold your booking with a deposit before the balance is due.

Trip Details

Magical Kashmir Escape

5 Nights
6 Days
3 Destinations
Hotel stay

Srinagar, India

Welcome to Srinagar

Five unhurried nights in the Kashmir valley, built around Srinagar's lake and gardens with day trips up to the meadows of Gulmarg and the river valleys at Pahalgam. The pace is deliberately relaxed, with a houseboat night on Dal Lake and time left free in each place.

What makes this trip special?

Arrival in Srinagar & Dal Lake
Mughal Gardens & Old City
Meadows and Gondola at Gulmarg
Valleys of Pahalgam
A night on the Houseboat
Departure from Srinagar

Trip route

Srinagar
Gulmarg
Pahalgam

Day-by-Day Itinerary

5N / 6D

Day 1Arrival in Srinagar & Dal Lake
Arrive in Srinagar and transfer to your hotel. The afternoon is kept free for a shikara ride on Dal Lake and an easy walk along the boulevard as the light drops.
Today: Airport Transfer · Shikara Ride · Boulevard Walk.
Day 2Mughal Gardens & Old City
Spend the morning among the terraced gardens at Nishat and Shalimar, then cross into the old city for the wooden mosques and the bazaar lanes behind them.
Today: Nishat Bagh · Shalimar Bagh · Old City Bazaar.
Day 3Meadows and Gondola at Gulmarg
Drive up through pine forest to Gulmarg and ride the gondola for views across the Pir Panjal range, with time for photographs and a slow walk before returning.
Today: Gulmarg Drive · Gondola Ride · Meadow Walk.
Day 4Valleys of Pahalgam
Follow the Lidder river to Pahalgam, stopping at saffron fields and cricket-bat workshops on the way. The afternoon is free for Betaab Valley or a riverside stroll.
Today: Lidder Valley · Betaab Valley · Saffron Fields.
Day 5A night on the Houseboat
Return to Srinagar for a night on a Dal Lake houseboat. Dinner is cooked on board and the morning on the water is the part most travellers remember.
Today: Houseboat Check-in · Sunset on the Lake · Dinner On Board.
Day 6Departure from Srinagar
A slow morning on the water before your transfer to the airport, with time for handicrafts or a last walk through the gardens if your flight allows.
Today: Free Morning · Handicraft Shopping · Airport Transfer.

What’s Included

Included

Hotel Stay
Daily Breakfast
Airport & Local Transfers
Sightseeing Tours

Not included

Airfare / Train Fare
Lunch & Dinner
Personal Expenses
Entry Fees & Optional Activities

Location

Srinagar · Gulmarg · Pahalgam

Guide to location

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Kashmir?
March to May brings the tulip gardens and mild weather, June to August is green and comfortable, and December to February offers snow in Gulmarg.
Can I change the number of days or add destinations?
Yes. This 5-night route is a starting point — send us your dates and group size and we will rework the stops, the pace and the price around them.
What standard of hotels is included?
The quoted price covers comfortable 3-star properties with breakfast. Deluxe and 4-star upgrades are available and will be itemised on your quote.
Are flights or train tickets included in the price?
Travel to the start point is not included in the base price. We can add flights or train tickets to your booking so everything sits on one itinerary.
How do I confirm this package?
Send an enquiry with your dates and group size. We will confirm availability, share a detailed quote, and hold your booking with a deposit before the balance is due.