best Kashmir tour packages: Trip Overview
This Kashmir luxury escape is one of the best holiday packages for Kashmir if comfort matters most. You stay in premium resorts in Gulmarg and Pahalgam, then finish on a heritage houseboat with original walnut-wood carving.
The last full day is yours: a private Shikara breakfast at sunrise, time for a spa or pashmina shopping, and a wazwan dinner served on board.
It's a good fit for luxury, honeymoon travellers and includes comfortable stays, daily breakfast and dinner, and a private cab with an experienced local driver throughout. Want to know more about where you're going? Read our Srinagar travel guide, Gulmarg travel guide, Pahalgam travel guide.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 01: Srinagar Full-Day Local Sightseeing
- We pick you up from Srinagar airport or railway station and drop you at your hotel.
- Visit Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Chashme Shahi, Pari Mahal and the Shankaracharya Temple.
- Spend the evening strolling along the Boulevard by Dal Lake. Dinner and overnight in Srinagar.
Day 02: Srinagar to Gulmarg – Overnight in the Meadow
- Drive about 2 hours to Gulmarg and check in, so you are already up the mountain when the crowds arrive.
- Ride the Gulmarg Gondola (own cost), then walk to St Mary's Church and the old Maharani Temple on the meadow.
- Watch the evening light on Apharwat from your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Gulmarg.
Day 03: Gulmarg to Pahalgam via the Saffron Town of Pampore
- A slow morning in Gulmarg, then a scenic 4-hour drive to Pahalgam.
- Stop in Pampore for kahwa and to see how Kashmiri saffron is sold, and at the 9th-century Avantipora temple ruins.
- Arrive in Pahalgam by evening. Dinner and overnight by the Lidder River.
Day 04: Pahalgam Valleys Day – Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari
- A full day in Pahalgam instead of a rushed few hours.
- Visit Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari by local union taxi (own cost), or ride a pony up to the Baisaran meadow.
- River rafting on the Lidder is possible from May to August (own cost). Dinner and overnight in Pahalgam.
Day 05: Pahalgam to Srinagar and a Houseboat Evening
- Leave Pahalgam after breakfast and drive back to Srinagar past apple and walnut orchards.
- Check in to your houseboat on Dal Lake in the afternoon.
- Enjoy a complimentary sunset Shikara ride. Dinner and overnight on the houseboat.
Day 06: Private Shikara Breakfast and a Wazwan Dinner
- A private Shikara picks you up at sunrise for breakfast on the water and a quiet visit to the floating market.
- Afternoon free for a Kashmiri spa treatment or shopping for pashmina with our trusted weavers.
- A traditional multi-course wazwan dinner on your heritage houseboat. Overnight on the houseboat.
Day 07: Srinagar Airport or Railway Station Departure
- After breakfast, check out from your hotel or houseboat by 11 AM.
- Transfer to Srinagar airport or railway station with wonderful memories.
What's Included in This 6 Nights 7 Days Package
- Accommodation: Premium resorts in Gulmarg and Pahalgam, plus a heritage houseboat
- 1 Night of Accommodation in Srinagar
- 1 Night of Accommodation in Gulmarg
- 2 Nights of Accommodation in Pahalgam
- 2 Nights of Accommodation in a Heritage Houseboat
Transportation and Meals
| Day | Meals (Veg / Non-Veg) | Transportation |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Dinner | Srinagar Full-Day Local Sightseeing |
| Day 2 | Breakfast and Dinner | Srinagar to Gulmarg – Overnight in the Meadow |
| Day 3 | Breakfast and Dinner | Gulmarg to Pahalgam via the Saffron Town of Pampore |
| Day 4 | Breakfast and Dinner | Pahalgam Valleys Day – Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari |
| Day 5 | Breakfast and Dinner | Pahalgam to Srinagar and a Houseboat Evening |
| Day 6 | Breakfast and Dinner | Private Shikara Breakfast and a Wazwan Dinner |
| Day 7 | Breakfast | Srinagar Airport or Railway Station Departure |
Please Note
- Room heater is chargeable
- AC does not work in the hills
- Adventure activities are chargeable
- Check-in time 12:00 PM
- Check-out time 11:00 AM
- Lunch is not included
- Local union taxis are not included
- Pony rides are not included
- Snow-chain vehicles are chargeable
- Gondola ride is not included
Amenities
- 24×7 hot water (geyser)
- Mountain-view rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- No extra parking fee
- No toll charges
- Breakfast & dinner included
Complimentary
- 1-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake
How to Book This Kashmir Tour Package
Send us your dates and group size with the form on this page or on WhatsApp. We'll check hotel availability and send your final Kashmir tour itinerary with prices, usually within a few hours. A small advance confirms your trip to Kashmir package, and the balance is paid before or on arrival, as written in your confirmation.
We're a local, independent travel agency in Kashmir, and this is one of 53 Kashmir tour packages our own team plans and runs. Unlike a booking portal or a distant Kashmir tours and travels desk, we're on the ground if plans need to change.
Like every Kashmir tour package from Srinagar, it starts and ends at Srinagar airport or railway station. Prefer to begin in Jammu? We can add Katra and Vaishno Devi at the start. Celebrating? This is one of our Kashmir packages for couple trips, and we can add flower decoration, a cake or a candle-light dinner at a small extra cost. See every option on our Kashmir tour packages page.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Accommodation as listed above
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Private cab for all transfers and sightseeing
- Airport / railway station pickup and drop
- 1-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Toll, parking and driver charges
Not included
- Flights / train tickets
- Lunch
- Gondola, pony and sledge rides
- Local union taxis (Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Gulmarg)
- Room heater charges
- Entry tickets and personal expenses
- GST as applicable
Policies
The itinerary may change because of weather, road or local conditions. Please carry a government photo ID for every traveller.
Read our terms and conditions and cancellation policy before booking, and see our Kashmir trip cost guide for extra costs to budget for.
Official information: J&K Cable Car Corporation (official Gulmarg Gondola bookings)
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