Rows of red, yellow and white tulips in a Srinagar garden, green mountains behind

India · 7 days

Heaven on Earth in Kashmir

Seven days in Kashmir. A houseboat on Dal Lake, the Mughal Gardens, the Lidder valley at Pahalgam and the gondola above the meadows at Gulmarg.

Duration: 7 days, 6 nights · by road throughout
Pace: Balanced
Where: India
Board: Board varies by stay
Price: On request

Overview

The shape of the journey

Kashmir in seven days. Srinagar, the City of Lakes, starts you on a houseboat, with a shikara ride on Dal Lake and a visit to the Mughal Gardens.

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Then the valleys. Pahalgam, the Valley of Shepherds, lies along the Lidder River, with Aru, Chandanwari and Betaab valleys within reach. Gulmarg, the Meadow of Flowers, has green meadows, views of snow-capped mountains and one of the highest cable car rides in the world.

Day by day

How the days run

A proposal, not a timetable. The routing, timings and inclusions are confirmed in writing before you pay anything.

Day 1
Arrive in Srinagar
Arrive in Srinagar and transfer to your houseboat, with a shikara ride on Dal Lake.
Day 2
Srinagar and the Mughal Gardens
The Mughal Gardens, and Srinagar, the City of Lakes.
Day 3
To Pahalgam
On to Pahalgam, the Valley of Shepherds, and the landscapes along the Lidder River.
Day 4
The valleys around Pahalgam
Excursions to Aru Valley, Chandanwari and Betaab Valley, known for their scenery and trekking routes.
Day 5
To Gulmarg
On to Gulmarg, the Meadow of Flowers, for green meadows and views of snow-capped mountains.
Day 6
Gulmarg, then Srinagar
Sightseeing in Gulmarg, with a gondola ride, then back to Srinagar for a final night.
Day 7
Departure
Transfer to the airport for departure.

Price & terms

What it costs

Priced on request. This itinerary is quoted for your dates, your party and the grade of camp you choose, which is why there is no single number on this page.

What this price covers

Rates are per person sharing unless the line above says otherwise.
Prices move with the season and with availability, and are held only once your quote is confirmed in writing.
The day-by-day above is a draft. Final routing, timings, inclusions and any park or permit fees are confirmed with your quote.

Before you go

Worth reading before this trip

When to go, month by monthEvery destination against every month, marked where we would send you.
Practical facts by countryPlugs, currency, time zone, driving side, SIM, tipping and tap water.