Kashmir Tour Package: 6 Days Srinagar, Gulmarg & Pahalgam

Highlights

• Houseboat night on Dal Lake
• Sunrise shikara ride
• Gulmarg gondola (phase 1)
• Betaab Valley + Aru at Pahalgam
• Mughal gardens circuit

Is it right for you?

Seniors

Possible for seniors, with care: Expect moderate walking in the gardens and at the cable car stations, plus noticeably thinner air above 3,000 metres

Getting around

Some walking

From our own trip notes. Tell your captain about anyone's mobility, age or food needs and we confirm the details for your dates.

The story

Your journey outline

Each stage can cover one or more days. Tell us what you would change; your final itinerary is agreed before booking.

1. Stage 01 Srinagar

   Fly into Srinagar and take the Mughal gardens in the afternoon, Nishat and Shalimar, terraced down to the lake under chinar trees with water running through them by gravity alone. The night is on a houseboat: carved walnut panelling, a veranda over the water, and absolute quiet after dark.

2. Stage 02 Dal Sunrise

   Out on the lake at dawn, which is the only time to see the floating vegetable market, where growers trade from shikaras before sunrise. Then the old city: Jamia Masjid, the shrines, the coppersmiths, and the spice and dry-fruit shops that are the reason to bring an empty bag.

3. Stage 03 Gulmarg

   Up to Gulmarg, about two hours and 1,100 metres higher through pine forest. The gondola's first phase reaches Kongdoori at 3,080 metres; phase two goes on to Apharwat at 3,980 where there is snow year-round. Meadow walks at the top, and the ride down is better than the ride up.

4. Stage 04 To Pahalgam

   Across to Pahalgam, through the saffron fields at Pampore and the willow groves where cricket bats are made. The town sits where two rivers meet at about 2,200 metres. An evening beside the Lidder, which is loud, cold and clear.

5. Stage 05 Betaab & Aru

   The valleys above Pahalgam by local taxi, which is the only vehicle allowed up. Betaab for the pines and the river, Aru further on for the meadow, and pony trails from either if you want them. A riverside lunch between the two.

6. Stage 06 The Return

   Back to Srinagar and the flight home. Five nights, one houseboat, one gondola near four thousand metres, and a fairly clear understanding of why people keep using the word paradise about this valley.

Know before you go

• Carry a government photo ID; some zones need quick registrations
• Winter packages need proper snow layers — rental gear lists provided
• Pony operators at Pahalgam/Gulmarg quote high — your captain fixes rates
• Srinagar airport security lines are long; we pad departure timings

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Why book with Travelers Clan

• Your own itinerary. This is a starting point — we agree your route and pace before booking.
• Paperwork guidance. Visa requirements and applicable taxes confirmed in your quote.
• Clear payment terms. Deposit and cancellation conditions set out before payment.
• Know your support. Your final plan confirms local contacts and any guide or trip-captain services.