Moderate
3 to 4 sites per day
Escorted Private Kashmir Tour with Premium Stays
Cultural Heritage
Your Journey
Overview & Highlights
Experience the beauty of Kashmir on this 6 day Escorted Private Kashmir Tour with Premium Stays, designed for travelers seeking comfort and seamless travel. Discover serene lakes, scenic valleys, and snow-capped mountains while enjoying guided experiences and relaxed pacing. Stay in carefully selected premium hotels and enjoy personalized service with a dedicated escort throughout your journey. This tour offers a perfect balance of natural beauty and comfort for a truly memorable holiday. Book now or customize this tour for an incredible holiday!
Experience Srinagar, known for its natural environment, gardens, waterfronts and houseboats.
Explore Sonamarg (meadow of gold), set in a valley amongst snowy
Explore Pahalgam, famous for its scenic natural beauty located
Explore Gulmarg (2440 Meters above Sea level), also known as
Day by Day
Itinerary
On arrival at Srinagar International Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative and escorted to your private vehicle. Drive for about 35 minutes through New Srinagar city to your hotel and check in. Later, enjoy local sightseeing, including the famous Mughal Gardens - Cheshma Shahi, Nishat Bagh, and Shalimar Bagh - located along the banks of Dal Lake. Visit the Shankaracharya Temple, set on a hilltop, offering beautiful views of Srinagar city, Dal Lake, and the Jhelum River. En route, stop at a local handloom center known for Pashmina shawls and Kashmiri carpets. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Srinagar.
After breakfast, drive to the beautiful mountain resort of Sonamarg. Enjoy a scenic countryside journey with views of green hills, forests, flowing streams, and rice fields. Pass through the towns of Kangan and Mammar, known for its trout farm, and stop at Gagangir, a lovely spot on the Sindh River surrounded by snow-covered peaks. In Sonamarg, you may choose an optional walk, pony ride, or local union cab to visit the Thajiwas Glacier (subject to time and weather). Later, explore the small local market or observe daily life in the town. In the evening, drive back to Srinagar for an overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Pahalgam via Pampore, where you can see the famous saffron fields. En route, pass through Awantipora and the village of Bijbehara, known as the bread basket of Kashmir. Continue via Khanabal and Anantnag before reaching Pahalgam, a beautiful valley located about 97 km south of Srinagar. Pahalgam, also known as the “Shepherds’ Village,” is famous for its forests, clear streams, and snow-capped mountains. On arrival, check in at the hotel. You may enjoy optional visits to Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, and Chandanwari, or take a pony ride to the scenic Baisaran Meadows. After sightseeing, return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Pahalgam.
After breakfast, drive to Gulmarg, located at an altitude of 2,440 meters above sea level. Known as the “Meadow of Flowers,” Gulmarg is one of the most beautiful hill stations in Kashmir. The drive takes you past colorful villages and rice fields, offering a glimpse of local life. Pass through the town of Tangmarg before continuing on a scenic 14 km drive to Gulmarg. On arrival by early afternoon, enjoy a short walk around the lush meadows. Gulmarg is famous for its ski slopes and the world’s highest 18-hole golf course. You may also choose to take the optional Gondola cable car ride to the Afarwat Mountain range for stunning views and photo opportunities. Overnight stay at the hotel in Gulmarg.
After an early breakfast, drive to Srinagar. On arrival, check in at the houseboat. Later, enjoy a one-hour shikara ride on Dal Lake, passing floating vegetable gardens, handicraft centers, and the unique lifestyle of people living on the lake. The evening is free for personal activities such as shopping. Overnight stay at the houseboat in Srinagar.
After breakfast at the hotel, our driver will transfer you to Srinagar airport for home or onward journey.
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What is Included in This Tour
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- 4 nights stay in 4 star hotels on twin or double sharing basis.
- 1 night stay in a premium houseboat on the Dal Lake in Srinagar.
- Breakfast and dinner at the hotels (Buffet / Fixed Menu).
- Dinner and Breakfast at the houseboat in Srinagar (Buffet / Fixed Menu).
- An English Speaking Guide will escort you throughout the tour.
All airport transfers, sightseeing, all sightseeing and transfers by private comfortable vehicle as per the itinerary (Non A/C during hill drive).
- 1 to 3 persons travel by MUV such as Toyota Innova Crysta or similar.
- 4 or more persons travel by Tempo Traveller or tourist bus, based on group size.
- Personal assistance during arrival and departure.
- Both way Gondola ride in Gulmarg (Subject to availability).
- 1 mineral water bottle per person per day.
- All applicable taxes.
- Any International or domestic flights are not included.
- It is advisable that you buy a comprehensive medical/travel insurance in advance from your country before traveling to India.
- Please Note: Tour guides for specific languages, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and Dutch, are also available on request basis at an additional cost.
- Any VISA fee (if applicable).
- Any monument entrance fee, camera fee.
- Any kind of tips, activity, personal expenses, laundry, or telephone charges.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Where You Stay
Accommodation
Four Points by Sheraton Srinagar
Premium Hotel
Srinagar, India
Royal Grandiose Pahalgam
Premium Hotel
Pahalgam, India
The Vintage Gulmarg
Premium Hotel
Gulmarg, IndiaImportant Information
Know Before You Go
Important Information
- If rooms are not available at the mentioned hotels, we will provide alternate hotels of a similar category. Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability.
- Please note: Clients/Guests are required to make direct payments for the following sightseeing points.
- In Pahalgam: Horse Riding, Chandanwari, Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, and Baisaran Valley.
- In Gulmarg: Horse Riding, Gondola Ride, Zorbing, and other adventure sports activities.
- In Sonamarg: Thajwass Glacier and Horse Riding.
- Guests are required to hire local Union taxis for sightseeing in Pahalgam, Gulmarg, and Sonamarg. They can pay the local Unions directly or ask our team to pay the Union on behalf of them.
- Gondola Rides in Gulmarg, have to be booked in advance on the official website of J&K. Guests can book their Gondola rides directly or ask our team to book the Gondola Rides for them. To book Gondola rides in Gulmarg, we need a clear Passport copy or any other ID Proof to book Gondola Rides in Gulmarg. Gondola rides are subject to availability.
- At hill stations, air conditioning is not typically required due to the low temperatures. However, if AC is requested, it will be charged at Rs 7 per km for SUVs and Rs 10 per km for Tempo Travelers (TT), payable directly to the driver. Transportation is provided according to the itinerary only and is not available on a disposal or point-to-point basis.
- Mobile Phone Service - Only postpaid SIM cards from BSNL, Airtel, and Jio work in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Prepaid SIM cards from other parts of India do not work in this region. To use a prepaid SIM, purchase one from Srinagar or Ladakh.
- For easy communication on the go, consider downloading WhatsApp, as it is widely used in India.
- Tipping in India is not compulsory, it is optional but appreciated. A small gratuity is expected in some cases; tip generously for exceptional service. The amount can range from $2, $5, $10 per day, or more, depending on satisfaction and the quality of service received.
- Any costs arising from natural calamities such as road blockages, political disturbances (e.g., strikes), etc., are to be borne by the client. We will not be held liable for any refunds or compensation claims resulting from these circumstances.
- India VISA: Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan do not need a visa to enter India. However, all other foreign nationals must obtain a visa to enter India. For more information, please check https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html.
Booking Information
Payment Terms
Payment Terms
A deposit of 20% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 60 days prior tour starting date. For any bookings within 60 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking. This can be paid through bank transfer, credit/debit card, or cash.
Important Information
Cancellation
Cancellation
If you cancel the tour at least 61 days before the scheduled departure date, there will be no cancellation fee. Kindly read complete details at Cancellation Policy.