A tour of Kashmir is usually centered around alpine valleys, lakes, mountain passes, Mughal gardens, and Himalayan scenery. Most travelers combine a few major regions depending on the season and trip length.
Highlights
Srinagar
Gulmarg
Pahalgam
Sonmarg
Itinerary
Day 1:Arrival in Srinagar - Arrive at Srinagar Airport and transfer to your accommodation. Spend the evening on a Shikara ride on Dal Lake to see floating markets and the sunset. Stay overnight in a traditional houseboat.
Day 2:Srinagar Local Sightseeing - After breakfast visit Explore the historic Mughal Gardens, including Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh. Visit the Shankaracharya Temple for panoramic views of the city.
Day 3:Day Trip to Sonamarg – After breakfast Travel to Sonamarg (Meadow of Gold). Enjoy a pony ride or trek to the Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains year-round. Return to Srinagar for the night.
Day 4:Travel to Gulmarg – After breakfast Visit Drive to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers). Spend the afternoon exploring the local meadows or the world's highest golf course. Stay overnight in a Gulmarg hotel.
Day 5:Gulmarg Adventure & Pahalgam Transfer – After breakfast Take the Gulmarg Gondola, one of the world's highest cable cars, to Phase 1 (Kongdori) and Phase 2 (Apharwat Peak). In the late afternoon, drive toward Pahalgam, stopping at Pampore saffron fields en route.
Day 6:Explore Pahalgam – After breakfast Visit the scenic Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, and Chandanwari. Consider a pony ride to Baisaran (Mini Switzerland). Stay overnight in Pahalgam.
Day 7:Departure from Srinagar – After a final lakeside breakfast, drive back to Srinagar Airport for your flight home.