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Kashmir Magic:
Magnificent Gulmarg & Srinagar

Duration 5 Days
Rating 5.0 Verified

Trip Overview

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 01

Arrive Srinagar - Gulmarg

Distance/Time : 50 Kms, 2 - 3 Hrs drive

Arrive at Srinagar airport then drive to Gulmarg, which is 60 kms from airport. Gulmarg is a town, a hill station, a popular skiing destination. The town is situated in the Pirpanjal range in the western Himalayas. Gulmarg literally means the meadow of flowers. Gulmarg is situated at an altitude of 2730 meters above sea level and has a gently sloping topography. Gulmarg attracts various tourists due to its natural beauty. Overnight stay at Hotel in Gulmarg.

Day 02

Gulmarg – Pahalgam (drive)

Distance and Time Taken : 146 Kms 03 – 04 Hrs. drive (Approx.) After breakfast at hotel drive to Pahalgam through Srinagar national highway. Pahalgam is in the southeast of Srinagar situated at an altitude of 2130 mts above sea level. It is Kashmir’s most popular resort surrounded by high mountains, dense forests, high mountain altitude lakes, it also offers 9-hole golf course, pony trails, Angling, (rainbow & brown trout’s) horse riding, trekking (both hard & soft) & various places of interest in & around like Aru valley, Beetab valley and Chandanwari (by Local Taxi of your own). On the way to Pahalgam Stop at Pampore (Saffron Fields) and at some beautiful spots to take photos. Overnight stay in Hotel at Pahalgam.

Day 03

Pahalgam - Srinagar

Distance and Time Taken : 90 Kms 02 Hrs. drive (Approx.) 

After breakfast at hotel then drive to Srinagar through national highway and proceed for Local Sightseeing of Famous Mughal Gardens. Nishat Bagh also known as the garden of pleasure is a 10 terraced garden sprawled along the eastern side of the Dal Lake, with the towering Zabarwan hills as its backdrop. Build in 1634, designed by Asaf Khan, during the region of Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Shalimar Bagh is considered to be the finest Mughal -style hill garden and was made by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1619 for his beloved wife, Nurjahan. The Shalimar Bagh was built as the summer residence of

the Mughals. The water canals and fountains cover a major area of the garden and the gurgling sound of soothing water canals. Overnight stay at Hotel in Srinagar.

Day 04

Srinagar - Sonamarg – Srinagar

Distance and Time Taken : 84 Kms 02 – 03 Hrs. drive (Approx.) After breakfast at hotel proceed to Sonamarg. The drive to Sonamarg is through the Sindh Valley. Situated at an altitude of 2730 meters, Sonamarg (The meadow of gold). Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, which is a major local attraction during the summer months. Sonamarg is the base of a major trek that passes along several mountain lakes – Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar and Gangabal. Sonamarg is also the takeoff station for the drive to Ladakh across the Zojila, a major pass in the Great Himalayan Range, through which the Srinagar-Leh Road passes. Evening enjoy Shikara Ride on Famous Dal Lake. Enjoy a soothing shikara ride No experience defines romanticism more than taking a Shikara ride on the serene waters of the Dal Lake. Passing lotuses floating on the Dal Lake will surely add to the moment. Overnight stay at Deluxe Houseboat in Srinagar.

Day 05

Srinagar – Airport

23 Kms, 30 Mints drive Approx. 

After breakfast at Houseboat drive to Srinagar airport for onward destination with sweet Holidays memories.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

  • Accommodation for 04 Nights on Double/Triple Sharing Basis.
  • Srinagar Return airport Transfers by Non-AC Etios/Swift (02 Pax)/Innova (04-06 Pax)/Tempo (08-12 Pax)
  • Sightseeing & Day trips as per the itinerary by Non-AC Etios/Swift (02 Pax)/Innova (04-06 Pax)/Tempo (08-12)
  • Meeting and Assistance at Srinagar airport by our Rep/Driver
  • Breakfast and Dinner included in the package cost.
  • All Toll Taxes, Parking Charges, Driver Allowance are included
  • Shikara Ride on Famous Dal Lake for 01 hour
  • Heating Stoves at the Houseboat

What's Excluded

  • International and Internal Airfare/Insurance.
  • Expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, telephone & table Drinks, Entrances etc Pony Ride in Gulmarg/Pahalgam/Sonamarg Rs. 1000 – 1500 depend on place Cable Car rides in Gulmarg. Phase I Rs. 750 & Phase II Rs. 950
  • Trip to Chandanwari, Beetab valley & Aru in Pahalgam. Rs. 2500 - 3000 per cab Local Taxi from zero point in Sonamarg. Rs. 4000 – 4500 Per cab
  • 5% GST (If Payment done in Company AC)
  • Snow Jeep from Tangmarg to Gulmarg and back (in Winters)
  • Snow Jeep in Sonmarg/Gagangir
Starting From
₹24500 / person

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