5 Nights 6 Days Kashmir Tour
Overview
This 5 nights 6 days Kashmir tour fits Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg into six days, with a night each in Gulmarg and Pahalgam rather than quick day visits. It opens with an evening shikara ride on Dal Lake, then heads to Gulmarg via Tangmarg and its apple orchards for a ride on the Gulmarg Gondola, with optional extras such as a pony ride up to Khilanmarg.
From Gulmarg you drive to Pahalgam by way of the Awantipora ruins and the saffron fields, with Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari open to you by local taxi. Back in Srinagar you see the Mughal Gardens of Chashme Shahi, Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, and day five is a full excursion along the Sindh River to Sonamarg, the "Meadow of Gold", where a pony or local taxi can take you on to Thajiwas Glacier.
The tour suits travellers who want four of Kashmir's best-known destinations on a moderate budget, without rushing each one. You stay in 3-star hotels or a houseboat on double occupancy with breakfast every morning, travel by private vehicle, and are met and dropped at Srinagar airport by our representative.
Package Features
An evening on the lake on your arrival day.
Gondola ride, with an optional pony ride to Khilanmarg.
Temple ruins and saffron country on the Pahalgam road.
Pahalgam stay, with Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari by local taxi.
Chashme Shahi, Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh in one afternoon.
Sindh River valley drive, with optional Thajiwas Glacier visit.
Include Features
- 5 nights' stay in 3-star hotels or houseboat on double occupancy (3 nights Srinagar, 1 night Gulmarg, 1 night Pahalgam)
- Daily breakfast
- Pick-up and drop at Srinagar airport
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Shikara ride on Dal Lake on day 1
- Gulmarg Gondola ride (subject to ticket availability)
- Sightseeing as listed in the itinerary (items marked at additional cost are extra)
- GST
Excluded Features
- Flights or train tickets to and from Srinagar
- Lunch and dinner
- Garden and monument entry tickets, unless specifically included
- Optional extras at additional cost: pony ride to Khilanmarg, local taxi in Pahalgam for Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari, and pony or local taxi to Thajiwas Glacier in Sonamarg
- Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, phone calls and tips
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed under Included
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Srinagar & Shikara Ride
- Meet our representative at Srinagar airport and transfer to your hotel or houseboat.
- Check in and rest after your journey.
- In the evening, take a shikara ride on the world-famous Dal Lake, past floating gardens and moored houseboats. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
- Highlights of the Day: Shikara ride on Dal Lake
Day 2 Srinagar to Gulmarg
- After breakfast, drive to Gulmarg via Tangmarg (about 50 km, 2 hours).
- Enjoy views of apple orchards and green countryside on the way (seasonal).
- In Gulmarg, ride the Gulmarg Gondola (subject to ticket availability).
- You can also ride a pony up to Khilanmarg (at additional cost) or spend time at the Gulmarg Golf Course, one of the highest golf courses in the world. Overnight stay in Gulmarg.
- Highlights of the Day: Gulmarg Gondola, Khilanmarg pony ride (at extra cost), Gulmarg Golf Course
Day 3 Gulmarg to Pahalgam
- After breakfast, check out and drive to Pahalgam, a long but scenic transfer by way of Srinagar.
- On the way, visit the Awantipora ruins and the saffron fields (seasonal).
- In Pahalgam, visit Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari by local taxi (at additional cost).
- Spend the evening by the Lidder River. Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
- Highlights of the Day: Awantipora Ruins, Saffron Fields, Aru Valley, Betaab Valley & Chandanwari (by local taxi, at extra cost)
Day 4 Pahalgam to Srinagar – Mughal Gardens
- After breakfast, drive back to Srinagar and check in to your hotel.
- Later, set out for local sightseeing in Srinagar.
- Visit the Mughal Gardens – Chashme Shahi with its natural spring, the terraced Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, laid out by Emperor Jahangir. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
- Highlights of the Day: Mughal Gardens, Chashme Shahi, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh
Day 5 Srinagar – Sonamarg – Srinagar
- After breakfast, leave for a full-day excursion to Sonamarg (about 80 km, 3 hours each way).
- Enjoy the drive through valleys, villages and meadows along the Sindh River.
- Visit Thajiwas Glacier by pony or local taxi (at additional cost).
- Return to Srinagar in the evening. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
- Highlights of the Day: Sonamarg Valley, Thajiwas Glacier (by pony or local taxi, at extra cost)
Day 6 Departure
- Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
- Check out and pick up some Kashmiri saffron, walnuts or kahwa to take home if time allows.
- Drive to Srinagar airport for your onward journey.
- Highlights of the Day: Departure from Srinagar Airport
Payment Policy
- An advance payment is required to secure your booking; the balance is paid as per the schedule in your booking confirmation.
- Your booking is confirmed only after the itinerary is agreed, the advance is received and Luxe Trail Holidays sends you a written confirmation.
- Full payment may be needed at the time of booking for peak-season dates, special hotel rates and selected activities.
- If a payment is not received by its due date, the booking becomes subject to the applicable cancellation conditions.
- The package price is per person on double sharing and includes GST.
Refund Policy
- Cancellation charges depend on the date we receive your request, the hotel and transport suppliers' policies and any peak-season restrictions. The applicable charges are shared with your quotation.
- Refunds are processed once the relevant suppliers approve them, so timelines can vary.
- Refunds are made to the original payment method or another method agreed with you.
- Non-refundable amounts, supplier fees and bank or payment-processing charges may be deducted.
- If a service cannot be provided because of weather, road closures, government orders or other events beyond our control, a refund or an alternative arrangement is offered as per the supplier's terms.
Policy & Important Term
- Every traveller must carry a valid government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence). Foreign nationals need a passport with a valid Indian visa.
- Prepaid mobile connections from outside Jammu & Kashmir do not work in the region, so carry a postpaid connection.
- In Pahalgam and Sonamarg, Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, Chandanwari and Thajiwas Glacier are reached by local taxi or pony at additional cost.
- The Gulmarg Gondola depends on weather and ticket availability; tickets can sell out in peak season.
- Snow, rain or landslides can close mountain roads at short notice, and the order of sightseeing may change because of weather, traffic or local events.
- The vehicle is provided for the routes in the itinerary; extra trips or detours are charged separately.
- Standard hotel and houseboat check-in and check-out times apply; early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability.
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FAQ's
What are the destinations of the Kashmir Tour 5N 6D?
It includes Srinagar, a Dal Lake shikara ride and Mughal Gardens, Gulmarg (overnight) and gondola, Pahalgam (overnight) and Lidder River, and a full day in Sonamarg. It is also a stopover of the Awantipora ruins and saffron field on the way to Pahalgam.
Does the Gulmarg Gondola provide the trip to Gulmarg?
Yes, there is a Gulmarg Gondola ride on day two as well; availability is subject to weather and ticket. During busy periods, availability may be limited; make a reservation in advance. Pony ride to Khilanmarg is not compulsory and is an extra fee.
What is the additional expense in Pahalgam/ Sonamarg?
The local taxi goes to Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, and Chandanwari in Pahalgam. An ascent to the Thajiwas Glacier is possible at Sonamarg on pony or local taxi, also at an extra cost. If you wish, you may bypass them and go to the main valley.
What is the best season to visit Gulmarg and Sonamarg?
The green meadows in Gulmarg and Sonamarg, comfortable days for outdoor activities, and the easiest driving time are from April to October. Gulmarg falls under snow from December to February, and is a good place for snow play, but in heavy snow the mountain roads may be closed for brief periods and the Sonamarg day may be shifted.
What's the distance between Gulmarg and Pahalgam?
It is approximately 145 km from Gulmarg to Pahalgam via Srinagar, which takes around 5 hours with visits to Awantipora ruins and saffron fields. This is the longest drive on the tour; thus, getting an early start after breakfast will give you more time in Pahalgam.
May I upgrade the hotel and/or extend the stay?
Yes. Upgrade to a better-category hotel or houseboat in the luxury category (if available), or add an extra night in Gulmarg or Pahalgam for a relaxed time. Please provide your dates and we will quote you again.
