6 nights in kashmir

  • Srinagar 3 nights
  • Pahalgam 2Night
  • Gulmarg 2 Night
  • Tour Itinerary
  • North India
  • Indus Holidays Best Seller
Suitable for

Family/ Couple

Duration

6 Nights 7 Days

Category

Adventure / Nature

Package type

Customisable

Explore the lesser known valleys and corners of Kashmir with this carefully curated package. Visit the mesmerising Mughal gardens before you cruise through the narrow canals of Dal Lake in a Shikara boat that will give you a glimpse of the lives of locals.

Starting from

11000

/person

Experience Highlights

  • Doodhpatri
  • Gondola Ride
  • Shikara Cruise
  • Explore Doodhpatri, a beautiful valley frequented by locals
  • Spend a couple of nights in the capital city Srinagar, admiring the calm lakes and beautiful Mughal gardens
  • Visit the ever intriguing Magnetic hill
  • Visit the Meadow of flowers, Gulmarg
  • Fly over the picturesque snow-clad mountains in a Gondola (Optional)
  • Visit SECMOL, the 3 Idiots fame Rancho School
  • Soak-in the beauty of alpine meadows of Pehalgam
  • Cruise in a Shikara through the narrow canals of Dal Lake
  • Indulge in some shopping on the streets of Srinagar

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Tour Summary

  • 7 Days
  • 3 Destinations
  • Short daily travel
  • Day 1 -Srinagar Local
  • Day 2 -Pahalgam
  • Day 3 - Explore Pahalgam
  • Day 4 - Gulmarg
  • Day 5 - Gulmarg- Srinagar
  • Day 6 - Sonamarg Day trip
  • Day 7 - Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

  • Arrive Srinagar - Local Sightseeing

Ringed by an arc of mountains, the mesmerizingly placid Dal Lake with its colourful shikaras and bright array of stationary houseboats are Srinagar’s greatest draw. Add in its charming gardens, old town bazaars, apple orchards, soulful sufi shrines and feisty Kashmiri cuisine, you have one of India’s top romantic chillouts.

  • MORNING Meet Indus tour manager at the airport and proceed to your hotel.
  • Start at the charming Mughal gardens that dot Dal lake's eastern shore
  • Visit the Nishat garden, Shalimar Bagh and Chashm-E-Shahi (consider Pari mahal), you won't be disappointed.
  • AFTERNOON Try out an authentic local Kashmiri lunch
  • Later, drive up to Shankaracharya Hill, which also affords you a scenic view of the entire lake city.
  • Optionally, take a shikara ride on the Dal Lake sipping on Kahwa tea (or save it for later)
  • In the evening, head to the Lal Chowk and the Polo View Market to indulge in shopping. for wool, silk, spices, souvenirs and more.

Stay in Srinagar

Non AC Private Cab

Hotel Holiday Villa

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Deluxe room

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

If you are visiting in the month of April, you will be treated to rows of colourful tulips at Asia largest tulip garden.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Kashmir

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Activity Add-ons

Day 2

  • Srinagar - Pahalgam
  • 3 hrs
  • 96 kms

Surrounded by alpine peaks, blue-green streams tumble down deep-cut mountain valleys covered with giant conifers. Alongside this natural beauty is Pahalgam, a sprawling town at the river junction, popular as base for hiking, rafting, activities and for its access to multiple picturesque valley view points.

  • MORNING Drive along the countryside, enroute visit the the Saffron fields of pampore
  • Consider stops at Cricket bat units, apple orchards (seasonal) and the 1100 year-old temple ruins of Awantipura
  • Travel through dense pine forests to reach Pahalgam and relax for a while.
  • AFTERNOON Explore the valley including Baisaran on the popular 5 spots Pony trail
  • Alternatively, go for trekking to Baisaran Valley
  • Evening enjoy the beauty of Lidder stream (options for rafting) and indulge in shopping for pashmina shawls or wooden craft

Stay at Pahalgam

Non AC Private Cab

Pahalgam Retreat

(See our stay selections)

Deluxe room

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Pahalgam is also the starting point of the annual pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Pahalgam

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Activity Add-ons

Day 3

  • Explore Pahalgam

If time permits, the area around Pahalgam is worth exploring for a full day. Depending on your tastes you can choose between treks, private tours or activities like rafting.

  • MORNING After breakfast set out on a full day private tour in Pahalgam Valley
  • Your experienced guide will accompany you to Betaab valley (15 km) known for its lush meadows.
  • Further ahead is Chandanwari, with its picturesque picnic spots, snow bridge and activities like sledding
  • AFTERNOON Next travel 11 km upstream to Aru Valley which has numerous lakes, meadows and photography vantage points.
  • Alternatively, you could consider White water rafting in Lidder or Treking to Baisaran or Tulian lake.
  • Relax for the evening at your resort.

Stay in Pahalgam

Non AC Private Cab

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Pahalgam is also the starting point of the annual pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Pahalgam

View more tips

Activity Add-ons

Day 4

  • Pahalgam - Gulmarg
  • 4 hrs
  • 140 Km

The summer time ‘meadow of flowers’, Gulmarg, transforms every year into a white winter wonderland. Scenic snow covered slopes in the mighty himalayan backdrop, the Gondola - second highest cable car ride in the world and its winter adventure sports scene (read skiing) together make Gulmarg one compelling destination.

  • MORNING Take a drive through the countryside, ascend winding roads from Tangmarg to Gulmarg
  • AFTERNOON Check in to your hotel, the rest of the day is free at leisure.
  • Try lunch at the famous Bakshi Dhaba, climb up to St.Mary's Church also visit the frozen lake nearby.
  • Explore Khilanmarg, a fragrant valley offering a spectacular view of the Nanga Parbat. strawberry fields and more
  • Evening, visit the Golf course and other sites if time permits and relax for the night.

Stay at Gulmarg

Non AC Private Cab

Welcome Hotel

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Deluxe room

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

If you arrive late at Gulmarg, better to go for Gondola rides next day morning.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Kashmir

View more tips

Activity Add-ons

Day 5

  • Gulmarg - Srinagar
  • 2 hrs
  • 50 kms

The day is free to spend more time at Gulmarg today (especially the Gondola) and then return to the city of glory -Srinagar by evening to be around the Dal lake or in your houseboat.

  • MORNING After breakfast, walk to the entry point of the Gondola cable car to phase-1 Kungdoor
  • At Phase 1, enjoy panoramic views of the valley, have lunch from local eateries or take up adventure sports like jet ski, sledging or snow boarding.
  • Alternatively, head straight to the much more splendid Phase-2 Gondala to Apharwat
  • Take a 2 km trek to Alpather frozen lake, consider a horseback ride or try skiing.
  • Head back to Gulmarg by Cable car
  • AFTERNOON Drive down to Srinagar, check in to your houseboat.
  • Take a shikara ride on the Dal Lake (if not done already) or lesser crowded Nagin Lake.
  • Enjoy Kashmiri hospitality and dinner on your Houseboat.

Stay at Srinagar

Non AC Private Cab

Dal lake houseboat

Deluxe room

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Houseboats in Nagin Lake are usually preferred by honeymooners

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Kashmir

View more tips

Activity Add-ons

Day 6

  • Sonmarg (day tour)
  • 3 hrs
  • 86 kms

A contrasting beauty, Sonmarg’s ‘meadows of gold’ are set in an upland valley amongst glaciers, sharpened peaks and the flowing Sindh river. This gateway to Ladakh is also popular as a base for treks to high-altitude Himalayan lakes, organised riverine camps and a bunch of activities along the multiple fingertips of its everlasting glacier.

    MORNING

  • After breakfast, take a scenic drive peppered with little villages, scenic waterfalls and the flowing river on one side that leads to Sonmarg.
  • Explore the Thajiwas Glacier, hire a local cab or pony ride to reach the base.
  • Indulge in snow fights, hire a sledge-cart or trek among other activities here.
  • The adventurous could consider a dangerous & thrilling drive to Zojila Pass.
  • Alternatively, choose activities like angling, white water rafting or multiday lakes trek.
  • Have food at a beautiful river-side restaurant and return to Srinagar.

Srinagar

Non AC Private Cab

Hotel Holiday Villa

(See our stay selections)

Deluxe room

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Sonmarg has ancient importance because it was a gateway on the ancient Silk Road that connects Kashmir with China.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Kashmir

View more tips

Activity Add-ons

Day 7

  • Departure from Srinagar

After breakfast, you will proceed to Airport on time for your onward destination or return home with wonderful memories of your holiday.

  • Consider an early morning visit to floating market or shopping.
  • If time permits for a day excursion consider a visit to Doodhpatri
  • Drop back at the Airport/Rail station.

Non AC Private Cab

Insider Tips by Indus Indus Holidays

Due to strict security, you are requested to leave from the hotel at least 4 hours before the departure time. You will have to pass 4 security barriers enroute, this often leads to long traffic jams right outside the airport.

All such local insider tips is here: Local's guide to Kashmir

View more tips

Activity Add-ons

Offers & Packages

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  • Srinagar 3 nights
  • Pahalgam 2Night
  • Gulmarg 2 Night

3 Nights Economy Package

Starting From

11000 / person

These are indicative Rates (per person). Subject to variation based on choice of stay, group size, activities, dates, routes, transportation and other price hikes.

3 Nights Deluxe Package

Starting From

12500 / person

These are indicative Rates (per person). Subject to variation based on choice of stay, group size, activities, dates, routes, transportation and other price hikes.

3 Nights Luxury Package

Starting From

15000 / person

These are indicative Rates (per person). Subject to variation based on choice of stay, group size, activities, dates, routes, transportation and other price hikes.

3 Nights Group Package

Starting From

8500 / person

These are indicative Rates (per person). Subject to variation based on choice of stay, group size, activities, dates, routes, transportation and other price hikes.

We handle each booking individually to get best possible prices and inclusions. This means our negotiating power can often lower prices or get more inclusions than indicated here. Give us a try!

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