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Kashmir Lake and Valley Days

Lake mornings, riverside breaks and two nights each in Pahalgam and Gulmarg.

  1. 1Srinagar
  2. 2Pahalgam
  3. 3Gulmarg

From, per person~US$1,120

Designed by @snuck Shaped around your dates No payment to ask

Best Apr to Jun and Sep, Oct

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Explore Srinagar, Pahalgam and Gulmarg, with time to settle into each place. Enjoy a private shikara boat ride, a dinner tasting Kashmiri dishes and easy valley outings, with free afternoons at your hotels.

Length
7 nights
Route
Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg…
Best time
Apr to Jun and Sep, Oct
Ideal for
Couples and families seeking comfortable valley hotels

Why you'll love it

  1. Take a private shikara ride on Dal Lake
  2. Explore Srinagar's history and crafts with a guide
  3. Taste Kashmiri dishes at an included dinner
  4. Spend time by the river in Pahalgam
  5. Stay two nights at a Gulmarg mountain hotel

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Beside Dal Lake

    Meet your driver at Srinagar airport and settle into your hotel. If there is time, take your private shikara boat ride in the late afternoon.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel near Dal Lake in Srinagar
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, 45–75 minutes; shikara ride, 1 hour

  2. Day 2

    Gardens, Old Lanes and Crafts

    Visit a Mughal garden, explore historic lanes with a local guide and stop at a craft workshop. Rest at your hotel before an included dinner tasting Kashmiri dishes.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel near Dal Lake in Srinagar
    • Getting there: Private car for local visits, 1.5–2 hours total

  3. Day 3

    Drive South to Pahalgam

    Travel to Pahalgam after breakfast, stopping for refreshments along the way. Settle into your riverside hotel and enjoy a free afternoon.

    • Stay: Premium riverside hotel in Pahalgam
    • Getting there: Private car, 3–4 hours including a short break

  4. Day 4

    A Morning in Aru

    Take a private vehicle run by a local operator to Aru for an easy walk and time in the valley. Return after lunch and spend the rest of the day at your hotel.

    • Stay: Premium riverside hotel in Pahalgam
    • Getting there: Private local vehicle to Aru and back, 1.5–2 hours total

  5. Day 5

    Drive to Gulmarg

    Leave after breakfast for Gulmarg, with a full lunch break along the way. Check into your mountain hotel and enjoy a quiet evening.

    • Stay: 4–5 star mountain hotel in Gulmarg
    • Getting there: Private car, 5–6 hours including a meal break

  6. Day 6

    A Walk in the Mountains

    Take an easy guided walk suited to the season and your comfort, then enjoy a free afternoon. An optional gondola ride can be arranged separately if tickets, weather and operating conditions allow.

    • Stay: 4–5 star mountain hotel in Gulmarg
    • Getting there: Gentle local walking; short hotel transfers if needed

  7. Day 7

    Return to Srinagar

    Take your time over breakfast before returning to Srinagar. Enjoy a free afternoon, or take your included shikara ride if it was moved from arrival day.

    • Stay: 4–5 star hotel near Dal Lake in Srinagar
    • Getting there: Private car, 2–3 hours

  8. Day 8

    Depart from Srinagar

    Check out after breakfast and drive to the airport. Allow plenty of time for traffic and airport security checks.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, 45–75 minutes, plus extra time for airport security

Where you'll stay

  1. 2 nights · days 1 to 24–5 star hotel near Dal Lake in Srinagar
  2. 2 nights · days 3 to 4Premium riverside hotel in Pahalgam
  3. 2 nights · days 5 to 64–5 star mountain hotel in Gulmarg
  4. 1 night · day 74–5 star hotel near Dal Lake in Srinagar

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Aprgood time to go
  5. Maygood time to go
  6. Jungood time to go
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Octgood time to go
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Best from Apr to Jun and Sep, Oct. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Seven nights in premium and 4–5 star hotels
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private transfers and planned sightseeing
  • Private local vehicle for the Aru outing
  • Private shikara boat ride
  • Guided Srinagar visits and Gulmarg walk
  • One dinner tasting Kashmiri dishes
  • Entry fees for listed gardens
  • Applicable hotel and transport taxes

Not included

  • Flights to and from Srinagar
  • Gondola tickets
  • Snow vehicles or specialist winter equipment
  • Meals other than those listed
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Travel insurance

Good to know

  • Starting price is per person, with two people sharing a room; peak-season hotel prices vary widely.
  • Check local access and whether activities are running before booking; routes may change.
  • This route suits spring to autumn; winter needs different timings and arrangements.

Before you go to India

Capital:
New Delhi
Languages:
English, Hindi, Tamil
Currency:
INR

Questions

How many days is the Kashmir Lake and Valley Days trip?

7 nights and 8 days: Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Srinagar.

How much does it cost?

From ₹1,05,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Apr to Jun and Sep, Oct.

What is included?

Seven nights in premium and 4–5 star hotels, Daily breakfast, Private transfers and planned sightseeing, Private local vehicle for the Aru outing, Private shikara boat ride, Guided Srinagar visits and Gulmarg walk, One dinner tasting Kashmiri dishes, Entry fees for listed gardens, Applicable hotel and transport taxes.

What is not included?

Flights to and from Srinagar, Gondola tickets, Snow vehicles or specialist winter equipment, Meals other than those listed, Personal expenses and tips, Travel insurance.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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