Overview
Kashmir is exactly what you need when city life is getting too much – snow-dusted peaks, mirror still lakes, and valleys so photoshopped green. This 7 Days Kashmir Tour Package takes you through the floating gardens of Srinagar, the ski slopes of Gulmarg, the pine forests of Pahalgam and the golden meadows of Sonamarg. It’s a week where every morning there are mountain views and every evening there are stories worth retelling.
Your journey starts in Srinagar, where houseboats rock gently on Dal Lake waters and shikaras glide by water vendors who are selling lotus stems and kahwa. The Mughal Gardens – Nishat, Shalimar, and Chashma Shahi – give you an idea of why the emperors picked this hill for their summer courts. Day three shift gear as you ascend to Gulmarg, where Asia’s highest cable car takes you to a height of 13,780 feet above sea level. Whether you’re skiing in winter or meadow-walking in summer, the panorama remains humbling.
Pahalgam follows – a valley where Bollywood directors shoot their dream sequences and trekkers arrive to gear up for Amarnath pilgrimages. The Lidder River rushes along with apple orchards and pony rides lead to Betaab Valley and Aru Valley, each more photogenic than the last. Sonamarg, your next stop, means “Meadow of Gold,” and the name is apt when the sun shines on those grass-covered hills. The Thajiwas Glacier is snow-capped throughout the year and is accessible by a short pony trek. Back in Srinagar, the last day allows you to see what you could not see – the Hazratbal Shrine, the Shankaracharya Temple or just more time in that houseboat deck with a book and a view.Traveloi takes care of all the logistics that stress multi-destination trips: comfortable transport, vetted accommodation, and local guides who know what trails to drive on offers the best views and which roadside dhabas have the fluffiest rotis.
This Kashmir Holiday Tour Package features houseboat stays, shikara rides and time to stop at random – for the best in travel often happens off-itinerary. Families are grateful for the time, couples enjoy the romantic interludes, and photographers receive guidance on golden hour. Spring brings us tulips and mild weather, summer gives us lush green, autumn turns the Chinar trees copper and gold, and winter makes everything Narnia. Each season rewrites Kashmir’s story, so it’s important to pay attention to the times of year depending on what you’re interested in seeing – or how cold you can endure.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Srinagar Railway Station / Airport you will transfer to pre-booked hotel at Srinagar. On arrival at the hotel, do check in formalities and relax for some time. Later half you can do the Shikara ride on Dal Lake. Return back to hotel for overnight stay
After breakfast check out form the hotel and proceed to Gulmarg (If there is snow, so on this case you have to take another vehicle which you have to pay the payment directly). On arrival at Gulmarg do the check in formalities and relax. Later you can take Gondola Ride from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg (direct payment basi). After you finish two staged ropeways then you can go higher to visit the popular sites like India-Pak LOC and Kabootar Valley. Later return to hotel for overnight stay,
Morning has breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Pahalgam. En route Avantipur Ruins (only if time permits). On arrival check into the hotel and day is free. You can visit the local market, pony ride. Later return to hotel for overnight stay.
Morning today you will go for Pahalgam sightseeing, you have to hire a vehicle by taxi union on direct payment basis. Hiring a vehicle first visit Betaab Valley, which is 15kms, surrounded by snowcapped mountains, green meadows. Then visit Aru valley, whichi is 12kms from Pahalgam which is the base camp of Kolhoi Glacier. Further we move ahead to Chandanwari, which is the starting point of the Amarnath Yatra, 16 km from Pahalgam. In the evening return to hotel for overnight stay.
Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and we drive to Srinagar. On arrival check in at the hotel and relax. Later get ready for half-day sightseeing tour of Srinagar, first visit world-famous Mughal Gardens, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh. Cheshma Shahi and Shankaracharya temple. In evening enjoy the Shikara ride a Dal Lake. Return back to hotel for overnight stay.
Morning breakfast you wil go for an excursion to Sonamarg. Reaching at Sonmarg do the pony ride to Thajiwas Glacier. After spending leisure time we return back to Srinagar for overnight stay.
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Srinagar Railway Station / Airport to board the train/flight to onward destination.
Inclusions
- Accommodation on Double sharing basis.
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner.
- Shikara Ride on Dal lake 1hrs.
- All transfer & sightseeing by exclusive private vehicle point to point basis.
- Avantipur Ruins & Martand Sun Temple.
- Gulmarg Gondola ride up to Phase 1 (subject to availability and limited inventory)
- 1 Night Stay on a houseboat in Srinagar
- All Taxes & Permits.
Exclusions
- Air & Train fare.
- Travel Insurances.
- Room Heater Charges.
- Entry fee at Sightseeing places & any expenses of personal nature.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- 5% GST.