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Dal Lake near Hazratbal, Srinagar

Trip to Kashmir · Planned in Srinagar: The Kashmir travel guide.

Everything we know about planning a Kashmir trip: where to go, when, how long, and what to know before you land. Then the itineraries we build on.

Fly into

Srinagar (SXR)

Best months

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

First trip

4–6 nights

Planned by

A Srinagar guide since 2010

Already know the kind of trip you want?

Choose the vehicle, route, stays and experiences first. We will check the detail and quote it properly.

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Where to go

Seven places, one valley.

Srinagar is the base. Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Doodhpathri are within two to three hours of it; Gurez and the south take a night or two of their own.

Dal Lake near Hazratbal, Srinagar
2 to 3 nights · from ₹7,500

Srinagar & Dal Lake

Where every Kashmir trip begins

Explore Srinagar & Dal Lake
The meadow town of Gulmarg against the Pir Panjal range, Kashmir
Day trip, or 1 night · from ₹12,500

Gulmarg

The meadow of flowers, and the snow above it

Explore Gulmarg
The Pahalgam valley
1 to 2 nights · from ₹12,500

Pahalgam

The Lidder valley, pine and river

Explore Pahalgam
Sonamarg, Kashmir
Day trip, or 1 night · from ₹11,500

Sonamarg

The meadow of gold on the road to Ladakh

Explore Sonamarg
The Doodhpathri meadows, Kashmir
Day trips, or 1 night · from ₹17,500

Doodhpathri & Yusmarg

Two meadows, an hour and a half from Srinagar

Explore Doodhpathri & Yusmarg
The Gurez valley
2 to 3 nights in the valley · from ₹19,500

Gurez Valley

Over the Razdan pass to the Kishanganga

Explore Gurez Valley
The Achabal gardens, south Kashmir
1 to 2 nights, or as part of a Pahalgam trip · from ₹15,500

South Kashmir

Springs, Mughal gardens and pine forest

Explore South Kashmir

When to come

Every season is a different trip.

Kashmir is open all year. Here is what each part of it looks like.

Jan – Feb

Deep winter

Snow across the valley, skiing in Gulmarg and the coldest nights of the year. Roads and flights can pause after heavy snowfall.

Mar

Thaw and blossom

Almond blossom in Srinagar and the first warm days. Snow lingers in Gulmarg and Sonamarg.

Apr

Tulips

The Tulip Garden for a few weeks, fruit blossom everywhere, and cool, fresh weather.

May – Jun

Green and busy

Every meadow open and at its greenest. Peak season: book hotels and houseboats early.

Jul – Aug

Warm and yatra season

The Amarnath Yatra makes Pahalgam and Sonamarg busy. Gurez and the north are at their best.

Sep – Oct

Our pick

Clear skies, thinner crowds, saffron in flower at Pampore and the chinars turning red and gold.

Nov

Late autumn

Quiet, crisp and cheaper, with the last chinar colour. The Gurez and Zojila roads close with the first heavy snow.

Dec

First snow

Snow arrives in Gulmarg and the hills, and the ski season begins. Chillai Kalan, the coldest spell, starts late in the month.

Plan it properly

The detail, one question at a time.

Longer answers to what people ask before booking: seasons, routes, distances, safety and what to pack.

Travelling from

Kashmir itineraries

Starting points, not scripts.

Each one is reshaped around your dates, your group and your pace, and quoted in writing before you pay.

The meadow town of Gulmarg against the Pir Panjal range, Kashmir
Kashmir
6N / 7D5 stops

Kashmir Luxury Valley Hopping: Houseboat, Sonamarg, Gulmarg & Pahalgam

The premier valley-hopping holiday without the fatigue of daily day-trips: sleep in Sonamarg under glaciers, spend the night on the Gulmarg meadow, wake up to the Lidder river in Pahalgam, and enjoy two nights in Srinagar with a luxury Dal Lake houseboat.

SrinagarSonamargGulmargPahalgamSrinagar

From

₹23,000

per person

View itinerary for Kashmir Luxury Valley Hopping: Houseboat, Sonamarg, Gulmarg & Pahalgam (6N/7D)
All packages, including the yatras and Ladakh

Before you land

What to know.

Getting there

Srinagar International Airport (SXR) has direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai and other cities, around 30–45 minutes from Dal Lake. Ask us about current train connections into the valley and from Jammu.

Phones and internet

Prepaid SIM cards from outside Jammu & Kashmir do not work here. Postpaid connections do. Hotels and houseboats have Wi-Fi; Gurez and the remote valleys have little or no signal.

Money

UPI and cards work in Srinagar and the main resorts. Carry cash for shikaras, ponies, local taxis and village stops, where cards are rarely taken.

Local taxis and ponies

At Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg, sightseeing beyond the town uses the local union’s taxis and ponies at fixed rates. Your own car waits in town. We tell you the rates before you go.

Dress and etiquette

Kashmir is conservative. Modest clothing is appreciated, especially in the old city and at shrines; carry a scarf for Hazratbal. Ask before photographing people.

ID and border areas

Carry original photo ID throughout. Gurez and some northern valleys are near the Line of Control: Indian nationals pass checkpoints with ID, while foreign nationals face restrictions. We check current access before every trip.

Questions

What people ask us first.

How many days are enough for Kashmir?+

Four nights covers Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam. Six or seven lets you add Sonamarg and Doodhpathri without rushing. Add two or three more for Gurez or South Kashmir.

What is the best time to visit Kashmir?+

April to June and September to October suit most travellers. Come in April for tulips, October for autumn colour and saffron, and December to February for snow.

Is Kashmir safe for tourists?+

Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg receive large numbers of visitors every year. Conditions can change, and some meadows or roads close at short notice, so we check the current position before your trip and plan around it. We are based in Srinagar and travel these routes ourselves.

Should we stay on a houseboat?+

For one night, yes: it is the most Kashmiri thing you can do. For the rest of the trip a hotel is usually more comfortable. Quality varies a lot, so we book only houseboats we know and tell you the category first.

Can we drive from Kashmir to Ladakh?+

Yes, over the Zojila pass via Sonamarg and Kargil, usually from around May to October. Our Srinagar to Leh road trip does exactly that.

How are tour package prices calculated?+

Our published starting prices show baseline off-season rates. Because travel dates, hotel or houseboat categories, group size, and vehicle choices vary, we send a written, itemised quote for your exact dates before you pay anything.

Plan your Kashmir trip

Tell us your dates and who is travelling. You get a day-by-day plan and an itemised quote, usually the same day.

No spam, no call-centre hand-offs. One specialist, start to finish.

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