India · Mountain Exploration

7-Day Kashmir Valley Tour from Srinagar with Gulmarg and Pahalgam

7 Days Round trip from Srinagar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Mughal Gardens and other attractions in Srinagar
  • 02 Take a Shikara ride on the majestic Dal Lake
  • 03 Marvel at Thajiwas Glacier in Sonmarg
  • 04 Enjoy Asia's highest cable car ride in Gulmarg
  • 05 See the shining water streams in Doodhpathri
  • 06 Pass through the beautiful Betaab Valley in Pahalgam
  • 07 Engage in pony rides through the mountain trails

Embark on an ecstatic vacation to explore the charm of Kashmir's most beautiful valleys, a paradise on Earth. Visit the Mughal Gardens and take a traditional Shikara ride on Srinagar's Dal Lake, enjoy a cable car ride in Gulmarg, admire the beautiful landscapes of Sonmarg, and witness the beauty of Doodhpathri. You will also tour the scenic Betaab and Aru valleys in Pahalgam.

Witness water flowing through the meadows that looks like milk from a distance and remains very cold throughout the year.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonmarg
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Srinagar and Mughal Garden Tour

  • On arrival at Srinagar Airport, you will be greeted by your tour representative or driver and transferred to the hotel.

  • After check-in, visit the Tulip Garden and the Mughal Gardens, including Nishat Bagh, Chesham Shahi, and Shalimar Bagh, as well as Hazratbal Shrine, located on the banks of Dal Lake.

Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel or houseboat.

2
Day 02

Sonmarg Excursion with Thajiwas Glacier

  • Eat breakfast and proceed for a day excursion to Sonmarg (Golden Meadows).

  • Enjoy horse riding up to Thajiwas Glacier and sledge riding on snow.

  • While returning to Srinagar, visit Manasbal Lake and Kheer Bhawani Temple, the most significant Vedic temple in Kashmir.

Overnight stay in Srinagar.

3
Day 03

Drive to Pahalgam via Pampore and Awantipura

  • After breakfast, you will be transferred by road to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds).

  • En route, see the saffron fields at Pampore town and the Awantipura temple ruins.

  • Arrive in Pahalgam and proceed to your hotel. After check-in, visit Betaab Valley and Aru Valley.

Dinner and overnight stay in a Pahalgam hotel.

4
Day 04

Transfer to Gulmarg and Gondola Experience

  • Transfer to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers), which takes around 4-5 hours.

  • After reaching Gulmarg, proceed to your hotel and check in.

  • Then, enjoy the world's highest cable car ride (Gondola Ride). You can also enjoy a pony ride or sledge ride.

Dinner and overnight stay in Gulmarg.

5
Day 05

Return to Srinagar and Houseboat Stay

  • After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Srinagar.

  • On arrival, check into your houseboat.

  • Later in the evening, proceed for a Shikara ride on Dal Lake.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at the houseboat in Srinagar.

6
Day 06

Doodhpathri Valley Excursion

  • Have breakfast and leave for Doodhpathri, the Valley of Milk.

  • Witness water flowing through the meadows that looks like milk from a distance and remains very cold throughout the year.

  • Experience the lush green grasses spread over the vast meadows and the shining silver streams running over the large stones.

  • Head back to Srinagar for dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.

7
Day 07

Departure from Srinagar

  • After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Dal Lake, Thajiwas Glacier, Betaab Valley, Gulmarg

Where this trip takes you

Dal Lake, Thajiwas Glacier, Betaab Valley, Gulmarg

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Srinagar 4 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Deluxe houseboat or hotel

  • Dinner and breakfast

  • Sedan / Innova or similar for the entire tour

  • Shikara ride on Dal Lake

  • Fuel charges, toll, and parking charges

  • All local sightseeing as per the above program

  • English-speaking Indian tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Air tickets/train tickets

  • Pony ride/sledging

  • Tips to waiters/drivers

  • Monument fees at all places

  • Any sightseeing in Gulmarg

  • Aru, Chandanwari, and Betaab Valley trip at Pahalgam

  • Thajiwas Glacier trip at Sonmarg

  • Any other thing which is not mentioned in inclusions

Know before you go

  • Add-on charges/supplementary charges:

    • Gondola tickets (Phase 01 - Gulmarg - Kongdori (3500 ft)) for INR 700 per person.
    • Gondola tickets (Phase 02 - Kongdori - Affarwat Peak (14000 ft)) for INR 900 per person.
    • Pony/horse ride for INR 700 per person per hour. (Negotiable on the spot)
    • Local taxi charges for local point sightseeing at Pahalgam - 3 points (Aru, Betaab Valley, and Chandanwari on a sharing basis) will be INR 2000 by Tavera/Tata Sumo.
    • Local sightseeing charges at Sonmarg (for visiting Thajwas Glacier and Zero Point) by local taxi are around INR 3000-8000 approx. (Negotiable on the spot)
    • Sledge ride charges are approximately INR 150 per person per ride. (Negotiable on the spot)
    • Guide charges at Gulmarg are approximately INR 800 per day.
    • Chain cab/snow jeep charges at Tangmarg during winters are INR 1500 per couple. (Negotiable on the spot)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Airport Check In, Srinagar
Tour start
Srinagar
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Srinagar.

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