Duration 4N/5D

Kashmir 5D: Srinagar, Sonmarg, Pahalgam & Gulmarg

Your stays

2N Srinagar 1N Gulmarg 1N Pahalgam

Price on request

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar, Shikara ride on Dal Lake

Arrival

  • You are received at Srinagar Airport by the Mapshore representative and transferred to your hotel.
  • You check in (check-in 2 PM) and rest.

Shikara ride

  • In the afternoon you take the 1-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake, past floating gardens and local life.
  • You taste traditional Kashmiri Kahwa with a lake view.

Meals

  • Dinner at the hotel (breakfast from Day 2; MAP plan throughout).

Overnight stay

  • Overnight in Srinagar.

Day 2: Day trip to Sonmarg, the Meadow of Gold

Breakfast

  • You have buffet breakfast at the hotel (morning timing 8 AM), then leave for the day.

Drive

  • You drive to Sonmarg, about 3 hours each way, along the Sindh River under snow-capped peaks.

Sightseeing

  • You take union cabs to Zero Point via Zoji La Pass on direct payment.
  • Snow bike and scooter rides at Thajiwas Glacier are optional on direct payment.

Overnight stay

  • You return to Srinagar by evening. Overnight in Srinagar.

Day 3: Day trip to Pahalgam, Aru, Betaab & Chandanwari valleys

Breakfast

  • You have breakfast at the hotel, then leave for Pahalgam, the Valley of Shepherds.

En route

  • You stop at saffron fields, the cricket bat factory, and the Avantiswami Temple ruins.
  • You walk the apple orchards and can buy fresh apples.

Sightseeing

  • You ride local union cabs to Aru and Betaab Valley on your own cost, plus Chandanwari.
  • Pony rides are optional on direct payment.

Overnight stay

  • Evening return to Srinagar. Overnight in Srinagar.

Day 4: Day trip to Gulmarg & Gondola ride

Breakfast

  • You have breakfast at the hotel, then leave for Gulmarg, the Meadow of Flowers.

Drive

  • You drive via Tangmarg and scenic villages, then walk or take a pony or union cab to the Gondola boarding point on your own cost.

Gondola

  • You ride the Gulmarg Gondola to Phase 1 (Kongdoori and Affarwat) on your own cost; snow activities and the Alpather cable car are optional.

Overnight stay

  • You return to Srinagar in the evening. Overnight in Srinagar.

Day 5: Mughal Gardens tour & departure

Sightseeing

  • You visit the Mughal Gardens, Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, on your own cost.
  • You tour a Kashmiri carpet-weaving factory and local handicrafts.

Checkout

  • You have breakfast and check out (check-out 12 noon) with your bags.

Departure

  • You are transferred to Srinagar Airport for your onward journey, where the tour ends.

Inclusions & exclusions

Included
  • Assistance on arrival and departure.
  • 4 nights accommodation in the selected hotel category on double or triple sharing.
  • 1-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake.
  • Daily buffet breakfast and dinner (MAP plan).
  • All transfers and sightseeing on a private basis with airport pickup and drop.
  • Driver night wages, toll fees, parking, driver allowance, and taxes.
  • First aid medical kit in the vehicle.
  • GST at 5% and all applicable taxes and charges.
Exclusions
  • Air, train, and bus fares are not included.
  • Lunches are not included.
  • Gulmarg Gondola Phase 2, guide in Gulmarg, local tour escort, oxygen cylinder, Zero Point sightseeing, and Drung Waterfall are not included.
  • Pony rides in Thajiwas Glacier, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Doodhpathri are not included.
  • Chain-fitted cabs in case of snow road blocks and local vehicles for full movement in Sonmarg, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam are not included.
  • High-season charges (Christmas, Diwali, New Year), porterage, personal tips, and personal expenses are not included.
  • Camera fees, excess baggage, emergency and medical expenses, and optional tours are not included.
  • Extra expenses from flight cancellation, road blockage, disturbances, or natural calamities are not included.

Notes

First Payment: 50% of the tour cost on the date of booking the tour.

Second Payment: 75% of the tour cost 30 days or more prior to the departure of the tour.

Final Payment: 100% of the tour cost 30 to 15 days prior to the departure of the tour.

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All you want to know about this package

Who is this Kashmir package for?

This plan suits travellers who want a fixed itinerary with flights, hotels, and transfers arranged from India (Kerala desk). Couples and families who prefer a written quote before payment will find the day-by-day plan on this page enough to decide.

What does this package cost?

Price on request until our desk confirms seats and room mix for your dates. Child, single, and infant rates are quoted separately when you message us with passport copies and room mix.

How long is this trip?

The published plan runs 5 days and 4 nights. City order and sightseeing titles are in the day tabs above; your confirmation letter repeats the same night count before you pay.

What is included and excluded?

Inclusions follow the day-by-day plan on this page: hotels, transfers, and sightseeing listed there are part of the package. Flights, meals not mentioned, visa fees, tips, and personal spending sit outside unless a day line calls them out. Ask for the PDF quote for a full exclusions list.

Do I need a visa for Kashmir?

Visa rules depend on your passport nationality and validity, not residence alone. Send passport and residence copies and we confirm the route before tickets go out. See our visa hub for general guidance.

How do I book this itinerary?

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Questions about this trip

Visa, dates, and what is included. WhatsApp us if your passport rules differ.

Inclusions follow the day by day plan on this page: hotels, transfers and sightseeing listed there are part of the package. Flights, meals not mentioned, visa fees and personal expenses are outside unless the itinerary calls them out.

This package is built as 4 nights, 5 days on the ground. The full sequence of cities and sights is in the itinerary tab above, and your confirmation letter repeats the same night count before you pay.

Send your preferred dates and passenger count through the callback form on this page or call our Kerala desk. We hold the itinerary name "Kashmir 5D: Srinagar, Sonmarg, Pahalgam & Gulmarg" against your file, confirm availability, then issue a formal quote for India travellers.

This itinerary is priced on request. Share your travel dates, group size and hotel preference and our Kerala desk will send a line item quote. Nothing is booked until you approve it in writing.

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