6 Nights / 7 Days
Kashmir Travel Itinerary
7 Days - Srinagar Tour
Situated in the northern part of India, Kashmir is the essence of everything that is Indian-its culture, history, tradition, people, and natural splendor. The Valley of Kashmir is full of the mighty mountains, Lush greenery, and blossoms of pinks, whites, yellows and flowers of all the rarest varieties. Rainbows are spread across the blue skies, meadows are spangled with daisies, flower beds with pansies, primroses, hyacinths and daffodils grow all over. Almond, cherry, apples strawberries are in abundance. All in all Kashmir is considered as the heaven brought on earth.
Srinagar, the summer capital of Kashmir is a must-visit place. Its lakes and gardens will leave you enchanted. Plus, you could also go on a shopping spree too, at the Srinagar market. A small tip – Srinagar is famous for its cashews and saffron.
Gulmarg is known for its snow-covered mountains. This magical land has some beautiful places to visit and spend time with family. From trekking to skiing, all kinds of adventure activities are also available at Gulmarg.
The town of Pahalgam is also as beautiful as the other towns and cities of Kashmir. Here there are many scenic valleys and lakes to visit.
Day 1 - Arrival at Srinagar
Upon your arrival at Srinagar Airport, you will be picked up by Travelogy India representative and transferred to hotel. Check in and relax for some time.
Later you will taken to visit Mughal Gardens Nishat, Shalimar Bagh, Cheshma Shahi & Shankracharya Temple. In the evening visit Nehru Park and enjoy boat ride at Dal Lake for 1 hour where you must capture the enormous views.
Once trip of Dal Lake over, you can get back to your hotel followed by the dinner.
Day 2 - Day Excursion To Sonmarg
Begin your morning with a healthy breakfast and your hotel or houseboat. Once you are done, leave for your day tour at Sonamarg.
As mentioned earlier, Sonamarg means “meadow of gold”. At this beautiful hill station, your first visit will be at the Thajiwas Glacier. The glacier is covered with snow and is the most scenic location of Kashmir. All you will see around you, at an altitude of 9,186 feet is snow.
The next destination in your itinerary will be Vishansar Lake. A fun fact about this lake is that it freezes up completely during the winters and during the summer it has beautiful greenery around it. So much so that flocks of sheep come there for grazing. If you are an adventure junkie then you can also enjoy trekking at this lake.
Your last stop for the day will be Baltal Valley. Like Thajiwas, Baltal Valley is known for its picturesque view. Many movies have been shot at this valley too. You could also enjoy some horse riding here.
With this, you will end your day and return to your hotel or houseboat for dinner and an overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 3 - Srinagar To Gulmarg
Today you will be travelling to Gulmarg. So, make sure you have an early breakfast and are all packed to leave.
Once you arrive in Gulmarg, complete the check-in process and then you can begin with your sightseeing tour.
Your first activity for the day will be a Gondola ride. This ride is famous not just in India, but over the world. This is because it is the second-longest and second-highest cable car ride in the world. The ride will take you from Gulmarg Resort to Kongdoori Station. The ride offers a majestic view of the Himalayan Mountain Ranges so make sure you keep your camera ready.
Next up, is skiing. Yes, skiing through the snowy fields of Gulmarg, wow. The terrain of Gulmarg is ideal for both amateur and professional skiers. And hence this activity is very famous amongst tourists and locals.
Post this tiring day, you will be escorted back to your hotel for a delicious dinner meal and some night rest.
Day 4 - Gulmarg To Pahalgam
On Day 5 you will leave for Pahalgam. So, keep your luggage ready and have an early morning breakfast to leave for your road trip.
Upon your arrival in Pahalgam, complete your check-in process at the hotel and leave for your sightseeing tour.
Your first destination in Pahalgam will be Betaab Valley. This valley is famous as a shooting location for many Bollywood movies. You can enjoy horse riding and trekking in this valley too.
The next sightseeing tour for the day will be Aru Valley. This valley is the base camp for the Kolhoi Glacier trekking route. It is situated beside the Aru river and hence it feels very peaceful and scenic. Also, activities like horse riding, hiking and trekking can be done at this spot.
Return to your hotel after this tiring day for a goodnight’s sleep and delicious dinner.
Day 5 - Full Day In Pahalgam
After a healthy breakfast at your hotel, you can begin sightseeing in Pahalgam.
The first destination for the day will be Baisaran, a beautiful destination. It houses tranquil meadows, pristine lakes and picturesque mountains. Also, there are fun activities there, such as rides, pony rides, zorbing etc.
Your next stop will be at Lidder River. This river is 73-kilometre long and is a glacial river. The river flows through Pahalgam. It is a quaint picnic spot for families. You can also experience adventure sports like white water rafting, angling, horse riding, and fishing here.
The last destination for the day is Mamleshwara Temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is made out of stone and the temple complex comprises a shrine, made out of gold.
You can then head back to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 6 - Pahalgam To Srinagar
After leisure breakfast drive back to Srinagar by the road explore beautiful Tangmarg valley do sightseeing there and by the evening drive back to Srinagar and overnight stay at hotel in Srinagar
Day 7 - Srinagar Airport Drop
The last stop for you will be the check out from the Gulmarg hotel. You will be taken back to Srinagar from where the entire trip had started. The representative will drop you at the airport or railway station as per your comfort and you can bid adieu to the valleys of Kashmir.
Highlights
- Shikara Ride On Dal Lake
- Visit To Mughal Garden
- Excursion To Sonmarg
- Gondola Ride At Gulmarg
- Visit To Aru Valley, Betaab Valley
- Chandanwari At Pahalgam
- Private Transfers & Sightseeing