India · Boating

7-Day Kashmir Valley Tour from Srinagar with Gulmarg and Dal Lake

7 Days Round trip from Indragandhi Road Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Mughal Gardens and major landmarks of Srinagar
02 Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Gulmarg and Sonmarg valleys
03 Explore Tangmarg Park and the apple orchards on the way to Gulmarg
04 Take a traditional shikara ride on the famous Dal Lake
05 See the 9th-century ruins of Awantipora and the saffron fields near Pahalgam

Go on a 7-day tour to the beautiful valleys of Kashmir from Srinagar. Discover mesmerizing lakes, snow-capped mountains, awe-inspiring meadows, parks, and alpine scenery in Gulmarg, Doodhpathri, Sonmarg, and Pahalgam. Also, take a traditional shikara boat ride on the famous Dal Lake, taste local Kashmiri dishes, and enjoy nature.

Go sightseeing in Srinagar and visit the Mughal Gardens, Badamwari Garden, Dal Lake, Nishat, Shalimar, Cheshmashahi, Pari Mehal, Botanical Garden, and Shankarachariya Temple.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonmarg

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Srinagar and City Sightseeing

Arrive at Srinagar Airport, meet your tour guide, and transfer to the hotel.
Go sightseeing in Srinagar and visit the Mughal Gardens, Badamwari Garden, Dal Lake, Nishat, Shalimar, Cheshmashahi, Pari Mehal, Botanical Garden, and Shankarachariya Temple.
Travel back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Excursion to Gulmarg from Srinagar

Have breakfast at the hotel, then proceed to Gulmarg.
Visit Tangmarg Park, the apple orchards, and Valley View Point on the road between Tangmarg and Gulmarg.
Try fun snow activities during winter, such as snow scootering, skiing, and the chair lift.
Travel back to your hotel in Srinagar after the tour for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Day Trip to Sonamarg

Have breakfast at the hotel and drive to Sonamarg.
Enjoy the stunning views of the countryside on the way. From the town of Kangan, head towards Mammar through the famous tourist spot of Gagangir.
Try fun snow activities during winter in Sonmarg Valley.
Travel back to the hotel in Srinagar for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Visit Doodhpathri Valley

Have breakfast and travel to Doodhpathri.
Spend time by the river and click photographs near the pine trees of the valley.
Travel back to your hotel in Srinagar for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 05

Journey to Pahalgam

Have breakfast at the hotel, then proceed to Pahalgam.
Visit the 9th-century ruins of Awantipora, saffron fields, the Willow market, and enjoy the view of the river.
Travel to the hotel in Pahalgam for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 06

Return to Srinagar with Dal Lake Shikara Ride

Have breakfast and spend the day at your leisure.
Return to Srinagar in the afternoon and go for a shikara boat ride on Dal Lake.
Travel to the hotel in Srinagar for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 07

Departure from Srinagar

Travel to the airport for your flight back home.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Indragandhi Road 4 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pickup and drop-off from the airport by vehicle
Local Indian tour guide
Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation for a couple on a twin-sharing basis as per the above itinerary
1-hour shikara ride on Dal Lake
All sightseeing by vehicle as per the itinerary
Driver allowance, toll, parking, road tax, fuel charges, and permit charges
Check-in and check-out at 12:00 noon at all hotels
All applicable taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

Any services not mentioned in the inclusion list
Expenses due to factors beyond our control, such as rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle malfunctions, and political disturbances
All personal expenses and tips

Logistics