India · Garden Stroll

4-Day Kashmir Tour from Srinagar with Gulmarg and Pahalgam

4 Days Round trip from Indragandhi Road Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the beautiful Shankar Acharya Temple overlooking Dal Lake
  • 02 Enjoy a special shikara ride on Dal Lake
  • 03 See Shalimar Garden, known as the 'Garden of Love'
  • 04 Explore the enchanting beauty of Gulmarg
  • 05 Witness the saffron fields and cricket bat factories on the way to Pahalgam
  • 06 Go to Betaab Valley, which derives its name from a Bollywood movie

Embark on this short journey to Kashmir, where you'll be spellbound by the beauty of Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam. Visit the enchanting places of Srinagar, such as Mughal Spring, Nishat Garden, the Garden of Love, and the famous Shankar Acharya Temple. Witness the beauty of Betaab Valley and Aru Valley in Pahalgam, explore Gulmarg, and enjoy Kashmir's must-experience shikara ride on the heavenly Dal Lake.

Enjoy a shikara ride on the world-famous Dal Lake, where you will cover floating gardens, vegetable gardens, Golden Lake, inner markets like Meena Bazar, and canals.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam
Languages English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Srinagar Sightseeing

  • Meet the tour guide, who will pick you up at Srinagar Airport and transfer you to a houseboat.
  • Start the local sightseeing with a visit to Shankar Acharya Temple, built on the top of the mountain overlooking Dal Lake.
  • Go to Pari Mahal (Palace of Fairies), Cheshma Shahi (Mughal Spring), and Nishat Garden, known as the 'Garden of Pleasure', built in 1633 by Mughal King Asif Khan.
  • Visit Shalimar Garden, known as the 'Garden of Love', built in 1619 by Mughal King Jehangir for his beloved wife Noor Jehan or Mehr-un-Nissa.
  • Enjoy a shikara ride on the world-famous Dal Lake, where you will cover floating gardens, vegetable gardens, Golden Lake, inner markets like Meena Bazar, and canals. Enjoy the scenic view of the Zabarwan Mountains.

Overnight stay in a hotel at Srinagar.

2
Day 02

Excursion to Gulmarg

  • Have breakfast and leave for Gulmarg, the 'Meadow of Flowers', discovered by a Kashmiri romantic poet in the 16th century, who was inspired by its grassy slopes covered with wildflowers.
  • In winter, Gulmarg looks even more beautiful due to heavy snowfall and turns into India's premier ski resort. Gulmarg also has one of the best ski slopes in the world and the highest golf course with 18 holes.
  • Enjoy your day on a gondola ride at your own expense. The evening is reserved for leisure.

Overnight stay in a hotel at Srinagar.

3
Day 03

Excursion to Pahalgam

  • Head from Srinagar to Pahalgam, the 'Valley of Shepherds', with en-route sightseeing of Awantipura Ruins, saffron fields, and cricket bat factories.
  • Continue driving towards Pahalgam, one of the most famous places in the Indian film industry.
  • In Pahalgam, you can also visit Betaab Valley, situated at a distance of 15 kilometres from Pahalgam. The valley got its name from Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh's hit debut film Betaab. It is surrounded by lush green meadows and snow-clad mountains and is covered with dense vegetation.
  • See Aru Valley, a small yet self-sufficient scenic village located 12 km from Pahalgam.
  • You can even visit Chandanwari, situated at a distance of 16 km from Pahalgam, which is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year from July to August. You may hire a local taxi for these beautiful places at your own expense.
  • Return to the hotel after enjoying your day; the evening is free for leisure.

Overnight stay in a hotel at Srinagar.

4
Day 04

Departure from Srinagar

  • Have breakfast at the hotel, and then proceed to Srinagar Airport to catch your flight for your onward destination with sweet holiday memories.
Dal Lake shikara, Shalimar Garden, Gulmarg meadows, Betaab Valley

Where this trip takes you

Dal Lake shikara, Shalimar Garden, Gulmarg meadows, Betaab Valley

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Indragandhi Road 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off from the airport by vehicle
  • Accommodation for a couple on a twin-sharing basis as per the above itinerary
  • 01-hour shikara ride on Dal Lake
  • All sightseeing by vehicle as per the itinerary
  • Driver allowance / toll / parking / road tax / fuel charge / permit charges
  • Check-in and check-out at 12:00 noon at all hotels
  • Breakfast and dinner

What's Not Included

  • Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, and Chandanwari (Pahalgam) @ 2200 per 07-seater vehicle
  • Zojila Pass, Thajwas Glacier (Sonamarg) @ 4500 approx. per 07-seater vehicle
  • Gondola ride (Gulmarg) @ 750 for 1st phase / 1700 for 2nd phase per person above 03 years of age
  • Horse ride @ 500 up to 2500
  • Chain car from Tangmarg to Gulmarg, if required, during winters

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Sheikh Ul Alam International Airport, Humhama, Badgam
Tour start
Indragandhi Road, Humhama, Badgam, Jammu and Kashmir 190007
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Indragandhi Road.

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