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Srinagar & Gulmarg 5-Night Holiday Package from ₹37,300

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The journey

Experience spring across Kashmir with a journey connecting Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonmarg. Arrive in Srinagar to see the blooming Tulip Garden and cruise along Dal Lake on a Shikara before retiring to a traditional houseboat. Continue to Gulmarg for alpine views from the Kongdoori Peak Gondola, followed by a scenic drive to Pahalgam.

Explore the valleys of Aru, Betaab and Chandanwadi, and take an excursion out to the snowfields of Sonmarg. Throughout the trip, enjoy traditional Kashmiri flavours, mountain landscapes and visits to historic Mughal gardens.

Signature Moments

What you'll remember

Tulip Garden: Asia's largest tulip garden hosting 1.5 million blooms across 30 acres in Srinagar

Dal Lake: Sunset Shikara ride across serene waters with a stay on a traditional houseboat

Gulmarg Gondola: Phase one cable car ascent up to Kongdoori Peak for expansive valley views

Pahalgam Valleys: Scenic visits to Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and glacial Chandanwadi base

Sonmarg Valley: Mountain excursion featuring pastures and optional pony trek to Thajiwas Glacier

Your days, your way

Your holiday, day by day

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6 days to exploreCustomisable in your draft

Day 1 · Srinagar

Arrival in Srinagar, Tulip Garden and Shikara Ride

Arrive at Srinagar airport where a group pickup departs at 10:30 AM. Head straight to the Tulip Garden to walk among over 1.5 million blooming tulips spread across 30 acres. Afterwards, check into your houseboat on Dal Lake. Later in the day, visit the Mughal Garden, built by Emperor Jahangir, known as the Abode of Love. In the evening, step onto a Shikara for a sunset ride over the calm waters of Dal Lake. Dinner is served on board the houseboat before your overnight stay.

Meal notes

Dinner included

Day 1 of 6

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Places worth exploring

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India

Tulip Garden

Asia's largest tulip garden boasting over 1.5 million blooming flowers across thirty acres.

India

Kongdoori Peak Gondola

Phase one cable car ascent offering wide aerial views of Gulmarg's meadows and alpine slopes.

India

Aru Valley

Scenic meadowland along the flowing Lidder River, surrounded by forested mountains.

India

Betaab Valley

Picturesque valley set between the Pir Panjal and Zanskar mountain ranges.

These are ideas for your trip. Entry, tickets and opening times need checking; only services in your final booking are included.

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What to budget for

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In this holiday plan

5 nights accommodation on a sharing basis: 1 night in a houseboat in Srinagar, 1 night in Gulmarg, 1 night in Pahalgam, and 2 nights in Srinagar with breakfast and dinner
Transportation in a Tempo Traveler for local sightseeing
Local cab for visiting Aru, Betaab Valley, and Chandanwadi
Single scheduled airport pickup on Day 1 at 10:30 AM
Trip Captain present at all times during the tour
Entry tickets for gardens
1-hour Shikara ride in Dal Lake
Gondola ride First Phase ticket
Special Kashmiri breakfast and dinner on Day 5
Inner line and local permits
Driver allowance, toll taxes, and parking charges
First aid kit support

Plan for these extras

Airport drop-off and any airport pickups other than the scheduled Day 1 pickup
Early check-in before 1:00 PM and late check-out after 11:00 AM at hotels
Adventure activities such as skiing, snowmobiling, sledging, ATV rides, and horse riding
Any cab required for personal shopping or travel not specified in the itinerary
Lunches and any meals not mentioned in inclusions
Monument entry fees and parking during sightseeing outside of included garden tickets
Additional accommodation or food costs incurred due to delayed travel
Any additional expenses of a personal nature
Any other services not specified in the inclusions

A little preparation goes a long way

Good to know

Useful details to help you decide, with the finer points confirmed for your own trip.

When to goApr

Local currencyIndian Rupee (₹)

Your starting price₹37,300

per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, hotel stays and transfers. TBC: houseboat or cruise, sightseeing vehicle, guide, entry tickets and permits and more.

Local know-how

A single group airport pickup in Srinagar is provided at 10:30 AM on Day 1.
Standard hotel check-in is at 1:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Gondola tickets in Gulmarg are subject to availability.
Visits to Aru Valley and Chandanwadi depend on weather and road conditions.
If weather blocks access to Sonmarg on Day 5, the tour visits Doodhpathri instead.
Return flights from Srinagar on Day 6 should be scheduled after consulting the trip coordinator.

When is the best time to visit Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Srinagar?

Apr

How many days is Kashmir Spring: Srinagar, Gulmarg & Pahalgam?

6 days and 5 nights, across 4 destinations.

Which places does Kashmir Spring: Srinagar, Gulmarg & Pahalgam cover?

Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Srinagar. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.

What are the must-see highlights of Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Srinagar?

Tulip Garden; Kongdoori Peak Gondola; Aru Valley; Betaab Valley; Sonmarg Valley.

Who is Kashmir Spring: Srinagar, Gulmarg & Pahalgam best suited to?

families, couples, friends, groups

Can this trip be customised to my dates and travellers?

Yes. Choose Customise this holiday, add your dates and travellers, and open your Shasa draft. Ask Shasa to add or remove stops, compare flights and hotels, and adjust activities before booking. Our travel experts can also help on WhatsApp.

How much does Kashmir Spring: Srinagar, Gulmarg & Pahalgam cost?

From ₹37,300 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, hotel stays and transfers. TBC: houseboat or cruise, sightseeing vehicle, guide, entry tickets and permits and more.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.

What's included in this 5-night itinerary?

5 nights accommodation on a sharing basis: 1 night in a houseboat in Srinagar, 1 night in Gulmarg, 1 night in Pahalgam, and 2 nights in Srinagar with breakfast and dinner; Transportation in a Tempo Traveler for local sightseeing; Local cab for visiting Aru, Betaab Valley, and Chandanwadi; Single scheduled airport pickup on Day 1 at 10:30 AM; Trip Captain present at all times during the tour; Entry tickets for gardens; 1-hour Shikara ride in Dal Lake; Gondola ride First Phase ticket. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.

What is not included in Kashmir Spring: Srinagar, Gulmarg & Pahalgam?

Airport drop-off and any airport pickups other than the scheduled Day 1 pickup; Early check-in before 1:00 PM and late check-out after 11:00 AM at hotels; Adventure activities such as skiing, snowmobiling, sledging, ATV rides, and horse riding; Any cab required for personal shopping or travel not specified in the itinerary; Lunches and any meals not mentioned in inclusions; Monument entry fees and parking during sightseeing outside of included garden tickets; Additional accommodation or food costs incurred due to delayed travel; Any additional expenses of a personal nature.

How do I book Kashmir Spring: Srinagar, Gulmarg & Pahalgam?

Choose Customise this holiday and tell Shasa your departure city, dates and travellers. Review the draft, choose your available flight and hotel options, and adjust the itinerary. Check the final price and each service's booking terms before continuing to checkout. Creating a draft does not make a booking.