Kashmir Valley

Gardens, meadows and alpine valleys

Gardens, meadows and alpine valleys A ready-built creator-led group trip across India, 6 days / 5 nights. GoExplorer shapes it into a departure under your name, with route, inclusions and logistics handled.

India · 6 days / 5 nights · Best season: March to October, with snow in winter for Gulmarg · Group size: 2–8 guests

Route

Srinagar > Sonamarg > Gulmarg > Pahalgam

Highlights

  • Day trip to Sonamarg, the 'Meadow of Gold'
  • Day trip to Gulmarg, gondola and meadows
  • Srinagar to Pahalgam
  • Pahalgam to Srinagar
  • A day trip to Sonamarg, the 'Meadow of Gold', through rolling hills, forests and mountain streams, with the option of a pony ride toward the Thajiwas Glacier

Day by day

Day 1: Arrival & Srinagar sightseeing

Arrive in Srinagar and check in. Visit the Mughal gardens, Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Cheshma Shahi, Shankaracharya Temple and the Tulip Garden, with an optional Shikara ride on Dal Lake. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Day trip to Sonamarg

A day trip to Sonamarg, the 'Meadow of Gold', through rolling hills, forests and mountain streams, with the option of a pony ride toward the Thajiwas Glacier. Return to Srinagar for the night.

Day 3: Day trip to Gulmarg

A countryside drive to Gulmarg (2,440 m), the 'Meadow of Flowers', with its famous ski slopes, high golf course and the Gulmarg gondola cable car. Return to Srinagar.

Day 4: Srinagar to Pahalgam

Drive to Pahalgam through saffron fields and along the Lidder river, with views toward the Kolahoi Glacier. Stroll the valley's horse trails before dinner and overnight in Pahalgam.

Day 5: Pahalgam to Srinagar

Enjoy the morning in Pahalgam before returning to Srinagar for the night.

Day 6: Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar airport for your onward flight.

Inclusions

  • 5 nights accommodation on twin-sharing, half board (breakfast and dinner)
  • Welcome drink on arrival
  • All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle (by group size)
  • Mughal gardens, Sonamarg, Gulmarg and Pahalgam excursions as per the itinerary
  • Driver allowance, tolls and parking

Exclusions

  • Airfares to and from Srinagar
  • Gulmarg gondola, pony rides and union/local vehicle charges
  • Lunches and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not listed under inclusions