Kashmir meadows under a summer sky
Sample Kashmir itineraries

Kashmir itineraries — 5, 7 and 10 night sample trips.

Real itineraries we've planned for real travellers. Use them as a starting framework — every Kashmir itinerary we craft is private and tailor-made.

5N / 6D

Kashmir in 5 nights — Srinagar, Gulmarg & Pahalgam

A short, gentle Kashmir holiday for first-timers and long-weekend escapes.

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  1. 1

    Arrive Srinagar · Dal Lake

    Airport pickup, settle into a Dal Lake houseboat, evening shikara ride at sunset.

  2. 2

    Srinagar sightseeing

    Mughal gardens — Nishat & Shalimar, Pari Mahal at dusk, old-city walk.

  3. 3

    Day trip to Gulmarg

    Gondola Phase I (and Phase II in winter), meadow walks, return to Srinagar.

  4. 4

    Drive to Pahalgam

    Stop at Avantipur ruins and saffron fields, settle into riverside hotel.

  5. 5

    Pahalgam valleys

    Betaab, Aru and Chandanwari valleys by local cab; quiet evening by the Lidder river.

  6. 6

    Pahalgam → Srinagar airport

    Morning drive back, airport drop.

7N / 8D

Kashmir in 7 nights — the classic circuit

Our most-booked Kashmir itinerary — comfortable pace, all four key valleys.

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  1. 1

    Arrive Srinagar

    Houseboat check-in, evening shikara, welcome Kashmiri dinner.

  2. 2

    Srinagar — gardens & old city

    Nishat, Shalimar, Pari Mahal, Jamia Masjid, downtown food walk.

  3. 3

    Drive to Gulmarg

    Cherry-orchard route to Gulmarg, evening at leisure in the meadows.

  4. 4

    Gulmarg — Gondola day

    Phase I & II of Asia's highest gondola, optional snow activities.

  5. 5

    Gulmarg → Pahalgam

    Scenic drive via saffron fields of Pampore, arrive Pahalgam by afternoon.

  6. 6

    Pahalgam valleys

    Betaab, Aru, Chandanwari plus a quiet trout-stream lunch.

  7. 7

    Pahalgam → Sonamarg day trip → Srinagar

    Long but rewarding day through the Thajiwas glacier route.

  8. 8

    Departure

    Final shikara breakfast on Dal Lake, airport drop.

10N / 11D

Kashmir in 10 nights — the slow-luxury version

For travellers who want time to actually live in the valley — perfect for honeymoons and senior families.

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  1. 1

    Arrive Srinagar — luxury houseboat

    Private check-in, sunset shikara, in-houseboat dinner.

  2. 2

    Srinagar at leisure

    Late breakfast, optional Mughal gardens, evening tea at Pari Mahal.

  3. 3

    Doodhpathri day trip

    A meadow most tourists miss — perfect picnic day.

  4. 4

    Drive to Gulmarg

    Boutique check-in, sundowner walk on the meadow.

  5. 5

    Gulmarg — Gondola & golf

    Phase I & II, optional 18-hole at the world's highest course (summer).

  6. 6

    Gulmarg → Pahalgam

    Scenic transfer with stops at saffron fields and Avantipur ruins.

  7. 7

    Pahalgam valleys

    Betaab, Aru, Chandanwari — gentle pace, private picnic lunch.

  8. 8

    Pahalgam at leisure

    Spa morning, riverside walk, optional pony trail.

  9. 9

    Pahalgam → Sonamarg

    Drive via Anantnag; settle into Sonamarg riverside cabin.

  10. 10

    Sonamarg — Thajiwas glacier

    Easy trek or pony ride to the glacier basin.

  11. 11

    Sonamarg → Srinagar → departure

    Final brunch on the houseboat, airport drop.

Kashmir itinerary FAQs

Which Kashmir itinerary is best for honeymoon?+

Our 7-night and 10-night itineraries are most popular for honeymoons — they include a Dal Lake houseboat night, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and one quiet day in Doodhpathri or Sonamarg, paced for couples rather than back-to-back sightseeing.

How many days should I plan for a Kashmir itinerary with family?+

For families, 6 to 8 nights is ideal — enough to comfortably cover Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam without long drives every day. Senior-friendly versions add an extra night in Srinagar and skip Sonamarg's high altitude.

Can these Kashmir itineraries be customised?+

Yes. Every itinerary on this page is a starting framework. We adjust hotels, pace, valleys covered and inclusions based on your dates, group and interests.