Sample5 nights, 6 days · Srinagar

Kashmir valley

Five nights in Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, with a houseboat night on Dal Lake. Easy drives, suited to families and senior travellers.

Kashmir rewards an unhurried pace. This plan keeps drives short and adds a second night where the scenery asks for it.

Who it’s for: FamilySeniors
Length: 5 nights, 6 days
Route: Srinagar → Gulmarg → Pahalgam
Best time: April to October for green valleys, December to February for snow
Price: From ₹18,999 per person (sample price, not a quote)Per person, Standard hotels, twin sharing. This is the lowest price for trips starting in the next 12 months, so your dates may cost more.

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Shikara boats on Dal Lake in Srinagar with houseboats and misty hills — SrinagarPhoto: Naweedey

Day by day

Add a night, swap a city or change the pace. Your consultant adjusts the plan before you book.

01Day
Arrive in Srinagar, houseboat on Dal Lake
- Night in Srinagar
- Dinner
1. Srinagar airport to Dal Lake, private sedan
  Private car · Sedan · about 40 min · 14 km
  Houseboat guests are met at the ghat and taken across by shikara.
2. Check in
  Houseboat check-in, crossing to the boat by shikara
  By shikara
3. 17:00 · about 1 h
  Shikara ride on Dal Lake
  An hour or two in a shikara past houseboats, floating gardens and lakeside markets.
  By shikara
02Day
Mughal gardens and Shankaracharya hill
- Night in Srinagar
- Breakfast and dinner
1. 09:00
  Shankaracharya Temple
  A Shiva temple on a hill about 300 m above the city, reached by around 240 steps, with views over Dal Lake.
  By private car
2. Nishat Bagh
  A Mughal garden of terraces built in 1633, running down from the Zabarwan hills to Dal Lake.
  By private car
3. Shalimar Bagh
  A Mughal garden laid out by Emperor Jahangir in 1619, with water channels and chinar trees.
  By private car
4. Chashme Shahi
  The smallest of Srinagar's Mughal gardens, built around a natural spring in 1632.
  By private car
5. Pari Mahal
  A seven-terrace garden built in the 17th century by Dara Shikoh, above Chashme Shahi.
  Sunset over the lake
  By private car
03Day
Drive to Gulmarg, gondola ride
- Night in Gulmarg
- Breakfast and dinner
1. 08:30
  Srinagar to Gulmarg by road
  Private car · Sedan or SUV · about 1 h 30 min · 50 km
2. Gulmarg Gondola
  A two-phase cable car: the first phase goes to Kongdoori, the second continues up Apharwat to nearly 4,000 m when weather allows.
  Gondola tickets are bought locally. Phase 2 runs only in clear weather.
  By cable car
3. St. Mary's Church, Gulmarg
  A small stone church from 1902 in the middle of the Gulmarg meadow.
  By walking
4. Gulmarg Golf Course
  One of the world's highest green golf courses, at about 2,650 m, which covers much of the meadow.
  By walking
04Day
Gulmarg to Pahalgam
- Night in Pahalgam
- Breakfast and dinner
1. 09:00
  Gulmarg to Pahalgam by road
  Private car · Sedan or SUV · about 4 h 30 min · 145 km
  Via Srinagar.
2. 17:00
  Lidder River
  The river that runs through Pahalgam, with riverside walks close to most hotels.
  By walking
05Day
Betaab Valley, Aru and Chandanwari
- Night in Pahalgam
- Breakfast and dinner
1. 09:00
  Betaab Valley
  A valley about 15 km from Pahalgam, named after the 1983 film shot there, with a stream and pine forest.
  By Pahalgam union taxi; outside cars are not allowed into these valleys.
  By private car
2. Chandanwari
  The point about 16 km from Pahalgam where the road ends and the Amarnath Yatra trek begins; snow often lingers here into summer.
  By private car
3. Aru Valley
  A meadow village about 12 km up the Lidder valley, a starting point for treks to Kolahoi glacier and Tarsar lake.
  By private car
4. Mamleshwar Temple
  An old stone Shiva temple a short walk from the main market across the Lidder.
  By walking
06Day
Drive to Srinagar airport
- Breakfast
1. 09:00
  Pahalgam to Srinagar airport by road
  Private car · Sedan or SUV · about 3 h · 100 km
  Leave at least 3 hours before the flight; airport security checks start at the outer gate.

Where you stay

The price depends on the hotel level you pick. We confirm these hotels, or similar ones, in your quote before you pay.

Night 1 · Srinagar
- Deluxe
  Sukoon Houseboat or similar
  Houseboat on Dal Lake. For the standard tier, a standard-category houseboat is chosen at booking.
- Premium
  Sukoon Houseboat or similar
  Houseboat on Dal Lake. For the standard tier, a standard-category houseboat is chosen at booking.
Night 2 · Srinagar
- Standard
  Hotel Grand Boulevard or similar
  3-star
- Deluxe
  Hotel Grand Boulevard or similar
  3-star
- Premium
  The LaLiT Grand Palace Srinagar or similar
  5-star
Night 3 · Gulmarg
- Standard
  Hotel Heevan Retreat or similar
  3-star
- Deluxe
  The Vintage Gulmarg or similar
  4-star
- Premium
  The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa or similar
  5-star
Nights 4 to 5 · Pahalgam
- Standard
  Hotel Woodstock or similar
  3-star
- Deluxe
  Hotel Heevan or similar
  4-star
- Premium
  Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Pine N Peak, Pahalgam or similar
  5-star

What the price covers

This sample shows a typical split. Your quote confirms every line before you pay.

Included

Hotel and houseboat stays as listed, in the category you choose
A private car with driver for transfers and sightseeing
Breakfast and dinner every day
Your consultant on WhatsAppYour TripShree consultant on WhatsApp from booking until you are home.

Not included

Travel to Srinagar and back
Gondola tickets and pony rides
Personal expenses
GST and TCS as applicableGST as applicable. For international packages, TCS is collected as per current income tax rules.

Starts from

Ahmedabad
Mumbai
Delhi

Fly to Srinagar; direct flights run from Delhi and Mumbai, and connecting flights from Ahmedabad.

Train and flight tickets can be arranged for you, priced separately.

Terms and policies

Sample general terms

Prices are per person on twin sharing unless stated. Hotels named are examples of the category and may be replaced with similar hotels if unavailable. Check-in is usually from 2 pm and check-out by 11 am. The itinerary may change for weather, road closures or local rules; we will tell you as soon as we know.

Sample mountain travel note

Mountain roads can close after snow or landslides. Extra nights, hotel changes or vehicle costs caused by closures are paid directly by the traveller. Senior travellers and anyone with heart or breathing conditions should consult a doctor before high-altitude trips.

Sample Kashmir note

Some sights in Pahalgam and Gulmarg are open only when the local administration allows. Prepaid SIM cards from other states do not work in Jammu and Kashmir; postpaid connections do.

Sample cancellation policy

Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: 10% of the package cost. 15 to 29 days: 25%. 7 to 14 days: 50%. Less than 7 days or no-show: 100%. Flight, train and visa charges follow the airline, railway or embassy rules. This is a sample policy, not TripShree's actual terms.

Sample payment policy

25% of the package cost to confirm the booking, and the balance 21 days before departure. Bookings made within 21 days of departure are paid in full. Payment by bank transfer or UPI. This is a sample policy, not TripShree's actual terms.

Sample child policy

Children under 5 travel free when sharing their parents' bed. Children 5 to 11 are charged the child rate, with or without an extra bed. From 12 years, the adult rate applies. This is a sample policy, not TripShree's actual terms.

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From ₹18,999 per person (sample price)

Last updated 26 Oct 2026

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Kashmir valley

Day by day

Arrive in Srinagar, houseboat on Dal Lake

Mughal gardens and Shankaracharya hill

Drive to Gulmarg, gondola ride

Gulmarg to Pahalgam

Betaab Valley, Aru and Chandanwari

Drive to Srinagar airport