9D / 8N

8n9d - srinagar - son - gul - gul - gul - pahal - pahal - srinagar

KASHMIR AND JAMMU

Curated Itinerary

Srinagar → Srinagar

Pick up from Srinagar Airport - Srinagar Local Sightseeings

After arrival in Srinagar, meet and greet our representative at the airport. Proceed for a comfortable transfer to your hotel or houseboat for check-in and refreshment. Srinagar is approximately 12 km from the airport to the city center, and it takes around 30 minutes to reach by road.

Sightseeing in Srinagar:

Dal Lake – Enjoy a scenic Shikara ride (approx. 1 hour) gliding through floating gardens, vibrant markets, and the serene backdrop of the Zabarwan Mountains.
Mughal Gardens – Visit Nishat Bagh (“Garden of Bliss”) and Shalimar Bagh (“Abode of Love”), known for their Mughal architecture, terraced lawns, and fountains.
Chashme Shahi – A beautiful garden built around a natural spring believed to have medicinal properties.
Shankaracharya Temple – Located atop a hill, offering panoramic views of Dal Lake and the entire Srinagar valley.
Pari Mahal – Also called the Palace of Fairies, ideal for photography and sunset views.
Local Handicraft Emporiums – Explore Kashmiri carpets, papier-mâché, Pashmina shawls, and wooden carvings.

After sightseeing, enjoy an evening Shikara ride on Dal Lake at sunset, witnessing the golden reflections on the water — one of Srinagar’s most iconic experiences. Return to your hotel or houseboat for dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar.

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Srinagar → Srinagar

Excursion to Doodhpathri

Satiate yourself with liplicious breakfast and pack your bags for more fun and more exciting day. Leave for the famous and exotic places of Kashmir; Doodhpathri. Doodhpathri at an altitude of 8, 957 ft above sea level is an alpine valley covered with snow clad mountains and the meadows of Pine Fir and Deodar. Enjoy the lunch at JKTDC restaurant. Mesmerised with the beauty return back to Srinagar for a delicious dinner and overnight stay.

Recommended Activities & Sights

Doodhpathri

Vehicle • Srinagar • Starts at 6:00 AM • 9.0 hours

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Srinagar → Sonamarg

Travel to Sonamarg from Srinagar

After breakfast Drive to Sonamarg, and full day excursion of Sonmarg which is one of the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. Sonamarg, also called Meadow of Gold is located at a height of 2690 meters. You may take a pony ride (at your own cost) to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year.

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Sonamarg → Gulmarg

sonamarg - Gulmarg

POst breakfast check out from sonamarg hotel we drive to Gulmarg which will take around 5-6 hrs to reach gUlmarg journey will be through embarking mountains and landscapes views , On arrival at gulmarg, The drive to Gulmarg is through yet another remarkable facet of country side in Kashmir. Explore Gulmarg on your own by doing sightseeing the attractive locales like the Golf Course. Also take the exhilarating Gondola cable car ride (At your own cost) to Khilanmarg Snow Point view. Skiing in winters is something no one wants to miss. Inclusions ##note ; - if road from Tangmarg to gulmarg is closed have to hire snow chain vehicle at additional cost dinner & overnight stay at Hotel .

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Gulmarg → Gulmarg

Gulmarg Local-

Post Breakfast Today we will cover with union vehicle local places of gulmarg buta Pathri and Dhrung waterfall ,both are scenic location later we will drop you back at Gulmarg hotel by evening . Check in the hotel dinner & overnight stay at Hotel .

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Gulmarg → Pahalgam

Travel to Pahalgam

After breakfast, we drive to Pahalgam via Pampore, Avantipura and the village of Bijbehara which remains famous as the bread basket of Kashmir. We switch from the national highway 1A at Khanabal and drive through the second largest city of Anantnag. From here the road turns scenic as we drive parallel on the Lidder river flowing from the opposite direction. In Pahalgam, visit Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and Chandanwari Valley (At your own cost). After sightseeing around the mountain valley for most of the day, Over Night stay in Pahalgam

Recommended Activities & Sights

Gulmarg to Pahlagam

Vehicle • Gulmarg • Starts at 8:00 AM • 12.0 hours

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Pahalgam → Pahalgam

Replenish yourself in the Pahalgam Valleys - Leisure Day

We have this day free. We must enjoy the Pahalgam's famous valleys either at relaxing at the resort. Places to visit in Pahalgam are Aaru Valley, Chandanwari, Golf course (Known as Bisaran) and Betab Valley. We can even cover the places which were not covered yesterday post our travel.

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Pahalgam → Srinagar Houseboat

Pahalgam Sightseeing and Return to Srinagar Houseboat

In Pahalgam, visit Betaab Valley and Chandanwari as well as take a horse riding trip to Baisaran meadows. (At your own cost). After sightseeing around the mountain valley for most of the day, we will drive back to Srinagar and transfer to the hotel/ houseboat for overnight stay.

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Srinagar → Srinagar

Return home from the Paradise

After breakfast checkout from Hotel and Time to say Good Bye to Paradise on Earth . Based on the time available, you can enjoy the sights in the city and later based on the flight time, we will drop you to the airport.