Kashmir is famous for its luxurious Pashmina shawls and intricate Kashmiri carpets, along with saffron, dried fruits, and vibrant papier-mâché products. The region's natural beauty also draws visitors to iconic spots like Dal Lake, famous for its houseboats and shikara rides, and the high-altitude ski resort of Gulmarg. Visitors can also experience unique cultural aspects, such as enjoying Kashmiri tea (Kahwa and Noon Chai) and witnessing the beauty of the region's Mughal gardens and valleys.
Description -
Travel Start Date: 27 April 2026
End Date - 1 May 2026
Number of person - 02Adults 02 Children
Rooms - 02
Meal - Breakfast
Vehicle - 01 Innova Crysta
Daywise Itinerary -
Day 1 : Arrival in Srinagar and transfer to Gulmarg
Arrive at Srinagar Airport and begin your drive to Gulmarg (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours). As you leave Srinagar, you will pass through Pampore, which is famous for saffron fields (best seen in October–November). You can stop briefly at local shops selling saffron and dry fruits. Further ahead, you reach Tangmarg, a small town where the terrain begins to change. From here, the road starts ascending with sharp turns and dense pine forests. This stretch is especially beautiful, with tall deodar trees and mountain views. During winter, this road is often covered in snow, and in some cases, vehicles may require snow chains. You may want to stop at viewpoints along the way for photos, tea, or snacks. Small roadside stalls serve Kashmiri kahwa (traditional saffron tea), which is worth trying. On reaching Gulmarg, check in to your hotel and rest for a while. Gulmarg is known for its vast green meadows in summer and thick snow in winter, surrounded by the Pir Panjal mountain range. In the afternoon, explore the main meadow area. You can walk around freely, enjoy the fresh air, and take in views of the mountains. Visit St. Mary’s Church, a small picturesque church set among pine trees, and the Gulmarg Golf Course, one of the highest golf courses in the world. You can also opt for a short pony ride to nearby points like Strawberry Valley or simply relax and enjoy the peaceful environment. Evening is usually quiet and calm in Gulmarg. Temperatures drop quickly, so warm clothing is important even in summer. Spend the evening at your hotel, enjoy dinner, and rest. Dinner and overnight stay in Gulmarg.
Day 2 : Gulmarg sightseeing
After breakfast, head for the famous Gulmarg Gondola ride, one of the highest cable cars in the world. Sightseeing in Gulmarg mainly revolves around its natural beauty and a few key attractions, with the highlight being the Gulmarg Gondola, one of the highest cable cars in the world, where Phase 1 takes you to Kongdoori for activities like sledging, beginner skiing, and scenic walks, while Phase 2 goes up to Apharwat Peak at around 4,200 meters, offering snow almost year-round and breathtaking Himalayan views; apart from the gondola, you can explore the vast Gulmarg meadow, which is lush green in summer and snow-covered in winter, ideal for walking, photography, and pony rides, visit the charming St. Mary’s Church surrounded by pine trees, and the Maharani Temple located on a small hill providing panoramic views of the area, while the Gulmarg Golf Course, one of the highest in the world, is a major attraction in summer and blends into snowy landscapes in winter; nearby spots like Strawberry Valley and Khilanmarg offer quieter, scenic experiences with flowers and mountain views and can be reached by pony or short trek, and on the way to Gulmarg, you can also stop at Drung Waterfall near Tangmarg, which is especially beautiful when partially frozen in winter, making Gulmarg a destination where sightseeing is less about crowded spots and more about enjoying landscapes, snow activities in winter, and peaceful nature throughout the year. Evening free for relaxation. Overnight stay in Gulmarg.
Day 3 : Gulmarg to Srinagar
After breakfast, check out and drive back to Srinagar. The journey from Gulmarg to Srinagar is around 50 km and takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, offering a scenic downhill drive through forests and local towns, starting with a descent from Gulmarg’s meadows through dense pine and deodar forests toward Tangmarg, where the road has several curves and viewpoints ideal for short photo stops; Tangmarg is a good place to take a break for tea or try local Kashmiri kahwa, and from here the landscape gradually opens up as you continue towards the plains, passing through small villages and roadside stalls selling fresh produce, dry fruits, and local snacks, after which you reach Pampore, a region famous for its saffron fields that bloom in October–November and where you can stop to buy authentic saffron and handicrafts, before finally entering Srinagar, where the scenery shifts to a more urban setting with views of the surrounding mountains and glimpses of water bodies like Dal Lake, making the drive not just a transfer but a relaxed and visually rich experience that blends mountain landscapes, local culture, and valley life. Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 4 : SRINAGAR LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, you can choose one of the following options: Nishat Bagh (Garden of Pleasure) – The largest Mughal garden situated on the banks of world famous Dal-Lake in the backdrop of Zabarwan hills encircles the Dal Lake. Empress Noor Jahan's brother Asif Khan laid the Garden in 1633 AD. Nishat has seven terraces with a beautiful central water course flowing right in the middle. These terraces rise dramatically off the mountains from the eastern part of the lake. Shalimar Bagh (Garden of Pleasure) – It was planted by Mughal emperor Jehangir for Empress Noor Jahan in 1619 AD and later extended in 1727 A.D. by Shah Jahan. Shaded by magnificent Chinar trees, the Shalimar is a series of stone pavilions and flowing water with paint box bright flower beds. The Garden blooms with innumerable varieties of flowers in spring and autumn Cheshma – Shahi : East of Srinagar. Bulit in 1634 A.D by Shah- Jahan. It commands a superb view of the Dal Lake it has the advantage of having a natural spring of Pure, Cool and Sparking water known as Cheshma- Shahi (Royal Spring)
Day 5 : Srinagar Airport
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven from Srinagar, Airport Before 2 Hrs drive.
Hotel Details -
Gulmarg 2N - The Khyber (Premier Room)
Srinagar 2N - Taj Dal View (Deluxe Room)
Flight Details -
Round Trip Fare - 12,600/- Per person Approx.
Inclusions -
02 Night's Stay at Gulmarg
02 Night's Stay at Srinagar
04 Breakfast
Welcome Drink on Arrival
Srinagar local sightseeing.
One boat Ride in Dal Lake for 1 hour by 01 Shikaras
Mineral Water on daily basis.
Gulmarg (Our Vehicle will only drop off and Pickup guests in Gulmarg not allowed to do any Sightseeing in Gulmarg). .
Note - DUTY TIME 9:30 AM TO 6:30 PM
Please Note:
In Sonmarg & Gulmarg No Vehicles are allowed to do any Sightseeing as per the Taxi Union association (Only Taxi Union Vehicle will be used).
Exclusions -
Air Ticket / Train Ticket not include
5% GST Extra
Entrance Fees
Bottles water, incidentals, porterage, charges, tips or any other service
Gondola ride tickets not include as per subject to avaiblity cable car in Gulmarg /pony ride
Any type of Natural Crises, Road Blocking and Flight Delay Charges.
Extra meals above Itinerary, Laundry, Telephone Charges, Room service, Extra Beds.
Mediclaim and Insurance.
Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated
Any Kind of Personal Expenses, Optional Tours, Extra Meals Ordered
Extra Sightseeing In Pahalgam, Sonmarg & Gulmarg.
Others -
1. Kindly note: Gulmarg Gondola Tickets are subject to availability we are not responsible for non-availability
due to Peak season
2. In Sonmarg & Gulmarg No Vehicles are allowed to do any Sightseeing as per the Taxi Union association
(Only Taxi Union Vehicle will be used).
IMPORTANT NOTE :-
· Please Note Use only Govt approved Registered Pony’s in Gulmarg – Pahalgam – Sonmarg – Dodhapathari or
any other Destinations.
· We are not Responsible for any Shopping/ Pony / Shikara related issues which clients do directly without our
information.
· As Per The Union Taxi Associations in Gulmarg – Pahalgam & Sonmarg or any other Tourist Destinations which
is not included in our Normal Packages we only offer optional cost for Pahalgam Sightseeing i.e Chandanwari- Aru &
Beetab Valley Rs.3000/- Per Jeep(1-6) and that is valid for 3 hours only extra time will be directly charged Optional
services (Not included in tour cost).
· In Winter time Tangmarg- Gulmarg- Tangmarg Snow Jeep with Chains will also cost INR 3000 for both sides
which is not included in our normal packages ….
· In certain sensitive areas the vehicles are not allowed to stop or wait We request you to tell the clients not to
force the driver to stop the vehicle at such places, against his advise.
· Please Note Only Post-paid Network Works in Jammu & Kashmir Prepaid doesn’t work
· Carry at least one warm jacket during May to Sep and Proper Winter ware from 20th Sep to 20th April Onwards
· Ac will not work during the hill drive
· Normal Duty time for our Transportation will be 9 am to 7 pm on Daily basis
· in Gulmarg No Vehicles are allowed to do any Sightseeing our Vehicles will only Pick up & drop to the hotel in
case of Night stay and in case of Day excursion our Vehicle will drop the clients in General bus stand form their Clients
have to hire Horses/ Sledges/ ATV Bikes or Walk
· Optional services (Not included in tour cost).
· Gondola Ride INR.900/- 1st Phase per person
· Gondola Ride INR 1100/- 2nd Phase per Person
· Mughal Garden's entry fees INR 50/- Per Person per garden not Included in cost
· (3 garden) Nishat Garden, Shalimar Garden & Cheshmashahi Garden
· We as your ground operators reserve the right to make changes to the tour programme, without any prior
information, but without compromising the services.