Kashmir Valley Delight
The complete valley in six days - Srinagar houseboats, Gulmarg's gondola, Pahalgam's meadows and Sonamarg's glaciers. A relaxed all-round tour covering every corner of Kashmir.
This is our full-valley tour: a broad, unhurried loop through all four of Kashmir's headline destinations. You'll stay on a Srinagar houseboat, ride the Gulmarg gondola, wander Pahalgam's side-valleys and drive up to Sonamarg's glacier country - sightseeing across the whole valley rather than a single base. Ideal for a first Kashmir trip, families and honeymooners who want to see it all.
Itinerary
- 1Day 1
Arrive Srinagar
Airport pickup, check in to a Dal Lake houseboat. Evening shikara ride on the lake and the Mughal gardens if time allows.
- 2Day 2
Srinagar sightseeing
Nishat, Shalimar and Chashme Shahi gardens, Shankaracharya temple and the old-city crafts. Second night on the houseboat.
- 3Day 3
Srinagar → Gulmarg → Srinagar
Day trip to Gulmarg - gondola to Kongdoori/Apharwat, meadow walks and (in winter) snow play, returning to Srinagar for the night.
- 4Day 4
Srinagar → Pahalgam
Drive to Pahalgam via Awantipora ruins and the saffron fields of Pampore. Afternoon in Pahalgam's side-valleys - Betaab, Aru or Chandanwari. Overnight Pahalgam.
- 5Day 5
Pahalgam → Sonamarg → Srinagar
Scenic drive to Sonamarg, the 'meadow of gold', with a pony/short trek option toward Thajiwas glacier. Return to Srinagar for the last night.
- 6Day 6
Depart Srinagar
Leisure morning and airport drop.
What's included
- 5 nights stay (houseboat + hotels)
- All sightseeing by private vehicle
- Airport pickup & drop
- Gondola/union-cab transfers as per plan
- Driver allowance, tolls & parking
- 24×7 on-trip support
Not included
- Airfare
- Gondola tickets & pony charges
- Entry fees & activities
- Meals unless specified
- Personal expenses
Highlights
- Srinagar houseboat + shikara on Dal Lake
- Mughal gardens - Nishat, Shalimar, Chashme Shahi
- Gulmarg gondola to Apharwat
- Pahalgam - Betaab, Aru & Chandanwari
- Sonamarg glacier drive
- Covers all four valley bases
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from the Gulmarg Snow Escape?+
This is a 6-day full-valley sightseeing tour covering Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg. The Gulmarg Snow Escape is a shorter 4-day break built around Gulmarg and the snow only.
Best time to go?+
March–October for gardens and greenery; December–February if you want snow in Gulmarg. We tailor the plan to the season.