Kashmir
Grand Kashmir Tour
7 Nights / 8 Days
Srinagar - Sonmarg - Doodhpathri - Gulmarg - Pahalgam
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Package ID 0118
Leisurely Kashmir Holiday
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Nine relaxed days in Kashmir with two nights each in Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam and a night at Sonmarg, leaving time to enjoy each place without long daily drives.
Package pricePrice on requestQuoted for your dates & group
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Package highlights
- Mughal gardens — Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh
- Gulmarg meadows (Gondola optional, own cost)
- Pahalgam and the Lidder valley
- Saffron fields and Avantipur ruins en route
- Sonmarg and the Thajiwas glacier
Quick facts
In short: Leisurely Kashmir Holiday is a 8-night, 9-day tour that also covers Srinagar, Sonmarg, Gulmarg and Pahalgam. It starts in Srinagar and ends in Srinagar. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0118
- Duration
- 8 Nights / 9 Days
- Places
- Srinagar, Sonmarg, Gulmarg, Pahalgam
- Starts
- Srinagar
- Ends
- Srinagar
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- For sightseeing, March to October is the most comfortable time to visit Kashmir; choose December to February if you want snow.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0118
- Tour
- Leisurely Kashmir Holiday
- Duration
- 8 Nights / 9 Days
- Destination
- Kashmir
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
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Day 1 — Arrive Srinagar
Arrive in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir, and transfer to your hotel. The afternoon is free to settle in and stroll by Dal Lake as the lights come on across the water in the evening. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Overnight: Srinagar
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Day 2 — Srinagar sightseeing
After breakfast, explore Srinagar at an easy pace: the Pari Mahal terraces above Dal Lake, the Shalimar and Nishat gardens, and the Hazratbal shrine. Later, take time for shopping on Polo View and Residency Road. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Overnight: Srinagar
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Day 3 — Srinagar to Sonmarg
After breakfast, drive to Sonmarg (about 83 km, 3 hours) and stay the night, with time for the Thajiwas glacier by pony (paid locally) and an evening by the Sindh river. Overnight stay in Sonmarg.
Overnight: Sonmarg
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Day 4 — Sonmarg to Srinagar
After a slow breakfast with the mountains around you, drive back to Srinagar. The afternoon is free by Dal Lake. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Overnight: Srinagar
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Day 5 — Srinagar to Gulmarg
After breakfast, drive to Gulmarg (about 56 km, 2 hours), a high meadow ringed by snow-capped peaks. Ride the Gulmarg Gondola for views of the Himalaya (tickets paid locally), visit St. Mary's church and walk on the meadows. In winter, Gulmarg is covered in snow. Overnight stay in Gulmarg.
Overnight: Gulmarg
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Day 6 — A free day in Gulmarg
A whole day in Gulmarg at your own pace: the second phase of the Gondola to Apharwat for snow views (paid locally, weather permitting), a walk to the Strawberry valley or a quiet day on the golf-course meadows. Overnight stay in Gulmarg.
Overnight: Gulmarg
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Day 7 — Gulmarg to Pahalgam
After breakfast, take a last walk on the Gulmarg meadow, then drive to Pahalgam (about 150 km, 5 hours) by way of Srinagar and the saffron fields of Pampore. Check in and spend the evening by the Lidder river. Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
Overnight: Pahalgam
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Day 8 — Pahalgam valleys
After breakfast, explore the valleys around Pahalgam by local Pahalgam taxi (local union rules apply; paid locally): Aru valley with its meadows and streams, Betaab valley, named after the film shot there, and Chandanwari, the start of the Amarnath yatra route, where snow often lingers into summer. Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
Overnight: Pahalgam
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Day 9 — Pahalgam to Srinagar airport
After breakfast, drive from Pahalgam to Srinagar airport (about 95 km, 3 hours) for your flight home. The tour ends here.
Route: Srinagar → Sonmarg → Srinagar → Gulmarg → Pahalgam
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Nights 1–2 | Srinagar | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 3 | Sonmarg | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 4 | Srinagar | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 5–6 | Gulmarg | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 7–8 | Pahalgam | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Leisurely Kashmir Holiday?
For this 8-night tour of Srinagar, Sonmarg, Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Leisurely Kashmir Holiday cover?
The route is Srinagar → Sonmarg → Srinagar → Gulmarg → Pahalgam. Overnight stays: 2 nights in Srinagar, 1 night in Sonmarg, 1 night in Srinagar, 2 nights in Gulmarg and 2 nights in Pahalgam.
How long is the Leisurely Kashmir Holiday, and where does it start and end?
8 nights and 9 days (8 Nights / 9 Days). It starts in Srinagar (Day 1: Arrive Srinagar) and ends in Srinagar (Day 9: Pahalgam to Srinagar airport).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Leisurely Kashmir Holiday?
No. The Leisurely Kashmir Holiday starts in Srinagar and ends in Srinagar, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Leisurely Kashmir Holiday?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Srinagar, Sonmarg, Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam. This applies to all 8 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Leisurely Kashmir Holiday?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Srinagar, Sonmarg, Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam each morning after an overnight stay, so 8 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 9). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Leisurely Kashmir Holiday itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 8-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Srinagar, Sonmarg and Srinagar, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Kashmir trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Kashmir trip
Best time: For sightseeing, March to October is the most comfortable time to visit Kashmir; choose December to February if you want snow.
Srinagar airport (SXR) has direct flights from Delhi and other major Indian cities. Our packages start with pick-up at Srinagar and use a private cab for all transfers and sightseeing in the itinerary. Some local excursions — for example ponies at Sonmarg or the Gondola at Gulmarg — are paid locally.
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