6N/7D Classic Kashmir Grand Explorer
Complete Valley Discovery: Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Sonmarg
Package Overview
The quintessential Kashmiri expedition. Experience the complete harmony of culture, alpine thrills, and quiet lakes. Stay in Pahalgam by the rushing Lidder, ride Asia's highest gondola at Gulmarg, witness glacial wonders in Sonmarg, and spend an enchanting night on a heritage Dal Lake houseboat.
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Day-Wise Detailed Itinerary
Customizable according to your arrival flight and flight departure times.
Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar & Dal Lake Shikara
Welcome at Srinagar Airport. Transfer to your hotel and unwind. Afternoon Shikara ride on Dal Lake taking in the floating vegetable gardens and picturesque houseboats. Overnight in Srinagar.
Day 2: Srinagar Mughal Heritage & Sacred Sites
Explore the legendary Mughal gardens — Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, and Cheshmashahi. Visit Hazratbal Shrine and the Shankaracharya Temple with panoramic city and lake views. Night in Srinagar.
Day 3: Srinagar to Sonmarg Glacial Wonder
Full day excursion to Sonmarg, driving along the scenic Sindh river. Explore Thajiwas Glacier on pony or sledges. Return to Srinagar for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Srinagar to Pahalgam (Overnight by the Lidder)
Drive through saffron fields and Apple Valley to Pahalgam. Check into your hotel. Explore the meadows, visit Betaab Valley or Baisaran ('Mini Switzerland') by pony. Overnight in Pahalgam.
Day 5: Pahalgam to Gulmarg (The Alpine Meadow)
Drive through scenic country roads to Gulmarg. Check into hotel. Board the Gulmarg Gondola up to Phase 1 & Phase 2. Enjoy skiing, snow sledging, and breathtaking Himalayan views. Overnight in Gulmarg/Tangmarg.
Day 6: Gulmarg to Srinagar Houseboat Experience
After breakfast, drive back to Srinagar and check into a traditional wooden Houseboat. Spend the afternoon exploring local handicraft bazaars, Pashmina stores, and carpet weaving centres. Overnight on the houseboat.
Day 7: Departure from Srinagar
Enjoy breakfast on the lake deck. Check out and transfer to Srinagar Airport for your onward flight with golden memories of Kashmir.
What's Included
- 5 Nights in handpicked 3-Star Hotels + 1 Night in Deluxe Houseboat
- Breakfast and Dinner daily on MAP plan
- Dedicated private vehicle (Sedan/SUV/Innova) for all 7 days
- Srinagar Airport pickup and drop-off
- 1-Hour Shikara ride on world-famous Dal Lake
- All driver allowances, fuel, toll taxes, and state permits
- Local Tangmarg support team on standby 24/7
What's Excluded
- Flight tickets
- Gondola ticket bookings
- Local union cab for Pahalgam (Aru/Betaab/Chandanwari) & Sonmarg (Zero Point)
- Pony charges and water sports
- Garden entrance fees
Accommodation & Verified Hotel Standards
We handpick and inspect every property to ensure clean linen, 24/7 hot water, central heating / electric blankets during winters, and hygienic multi-cuisine dining.
| Destination | Hotel / Stay Partner Category |
|---|---|
| Srinagar (3 Nights) | Hotel Star of Kashmir / Hotel Snowbliss |
| Pahalgam (1 Night) | Hotel Brooklyn Resort / Hotel Poet's Inn |
| Gulmarg (1 Night) | Hotel Countryside / Gulmarg House Tangmarg |
| Dal Lake (1 Night) | Deluxe Heritage Houseboat |
Includes 3-Star/4-Star stay, MAP meal plan (Breakfast & Dinner), private cab for all days, airport transfers & taxes.
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