3★ selected hotels
Classic Kashmir Short Break 4D/3N
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Package for 2 travellers
₹11,650
Token to reserve
₹999
Balance
₹10,651
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4 days, 3 nights
Duration
5 stops
Srinagar to Dal Lake
₹11,650
for 2 travellers
₹999
holds your dates
About this trip
The classic Kashmir short break: Mughal Gardens and a Shikara ride on Dal Lake, a day in the Gulmarg meadows, the Sindh river at Sonamarg and the Lidder valley at Pahalgam. Ideal for first-time visitors and short leave.
Highlights
Mughal Gardens
Shikara ride
Gulmarg excursion
Sonamarg meadows
Pahalgam valley
Day by day
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Day 1 Arrival in Srinagar – Mughal Gardens & Dal Lake
- Met at Srinagar airport or railway station and driven to your hotel in a private vehicle.
- In the afternoon, the Mughal Gardens: Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh with its views over Dal Lake and the Zabarwan range, and the natural spring at Chashme Shahi.
- A complimentary one-hour shikara ride on Dal Lake towards sunset, past floating gardens and houseboats.
- Optionally, a stroll along Boulevard Road for shops and cafés. Dinner and overnight in Srinagar.
- Shalimar Bagh
- Nishat Bagh
- Chashme Shahi
- Shikara ride on Dal Lake
Day 2 Gulmarg Excursion – Gondola & Snow
- After breakfast, drive to Gulmarg, the "Meadow of Flowers", through pine forest and the town of Tangmarg.
- Walk the meadows and see the Gulmarg Golf Course against the Himalaya.
- Optionally, ride the Gulmarg Gondola to Kongdoori and on to Apharwat Peak (tickets not included).
- Seasonal snow activities or a pony ride, then back to Srinagar for dinner and overnight.
- Gulmarg meadows
- Gulmarg Golf Course
- Gondola to Apharwat (optional)
Day 3 Pahalgam – Valleys & the Lidder River
- After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam, the "Valley of Shepherds", past the Pampore saffron fields, the Awantipora ruins and apple orchards.
- Explore Betaab Valley and Aru Valley (local union vehicles are charged separately).
- Walks along the Lidder river through pine forest and open meadow.
- Dinner and overnight in Pahalgam.
- Pampore saffron fields
- Awantipora ruins
- Betaab Valley
- Aru Valley
- Lidder river
Day 4 Shopping & Departure
- A final breakfast, then time for shopping at Lal Chowk and Polo View Market.
- Pashmina shawls, saffron, dry fruits and walnut-wood handicrafts are the things worth taking home.
- Transfer to Srinagar International Airport for your flight, assisted by our team.
- Lal Chowk
- Polo View Market
Hotels and rooms
4★ selected hotels
What is included
Included
- Accommodation as per the hotel category shown, with breakfast and dinner (MAP)
- Private vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Complimentary one-hour shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Experienced driver-cum-guide throughout
- Parking, driver allowance, tolls and road taxes
- 24x7 support from our team for the whole trip
Not included
- Airfare or train fare to and from Srinagar
- Gulmarg Gondola, pony rides, Thajiwas Glacier ride and Aru/Chandanwari union vehicle fees
- Portage, tips, insurance, laundry and all personal expenses
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Before you book
Best time to visit
April to June for gardens and pleasant weather; December to February for snow in Gulmarg.
Cancellation policy
Rates are subject to availability, travel date, rooming, vehicle capacity and seasonality. Cancellation terms are confirmed on the final quotation.
Travel notes
Airfare, Gondola, pony, ATV and snow activities are extra unless written into your quotation. Hotel or similar accommodation applies.
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