- 3 Hours
- Accessibiliy
- Pet allowed
- Tour guide
Description
Jammu and Kashmir was a region formerly administered by India as a state from 1954 to 2019, constituting the southern
Kashmir tour itinerary covers Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonmarg with a mix of hotel and houseboat stays. [1]
Trip Plan
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Location: Arrival in Srinagar & Local SightseeingArrival: Arrive at Srinagar Airport and transfer to your hotel or traditional houseboat.Sightseeing: Visit famous Mughal Gardens including Nishat Bagh (Garden of Pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love), plus Pari Mahal.Evening: Enjoy a relaxing 1-hour sunset Shikara ride on Dal Lake.Stay: Overnight stay at a hotel or houseboat in Srinagar
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Location: Day Trip from Srinagar to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds)Travel by road from Srinagar to Pahalgam (approx. 90 km / 2.5 to 3 hours).En Route: Stop to see the vibrant local saffron fields in Pampore and the historic Avantipura Ruins.Activities: Explore the banks of the Lidder River and optionally hire a local union cab to visit Betaab Valley or Aru Valley.Stay: Return to Srinagar for an overnight hotel stay.
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Location: Day Trip from Srinagar to GulmargDrive: Drive from Srinagar to Gulmarg (approx. 52 km / 2 hours).Activities: Take the famous two-phase Gondola cable car ride up to Kongdori and Apharwat Peak for stunning snow views (advance booking recommended). Enjoy pony rides or walk through the green meadows.Stay: Head back to Srinagar for the night
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Location: Day Trip to SonmargDrive: Drive from Srinagar to Sonmarg (approx. 80 km / 2.5 hours).Activities: Enjoy a pony ride or a short trek to the scenic Thajiwas Glacier where snow lingers through most months.Evening: Return to Srinagar and check into a traditional Nigeen Lake or Dal Lake houseboat for a unique cultural overnight experience.
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Location: Departure from SrinagarMorning: Enjoy breakfast on the houseboat, do some last-minute local handicraft and pashmina shopping, and pick up dry fruits.Departure: Get a timely transfer to Srinagar Airport for your return flight home