Kashmir · 5 Days / 4 Nights
Kashmir Valley Circle
Meadows, shikaras and the great Pir Panjal circle.
Srinagar → Gulmarg → Pahalgam → Srinagar
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Route
Srinagar → Gulmarg → Pahalgam → Srinagar
Best season
April – October; December – February for snow
Why this route works
A compact sample circuit of the Kashmir valley: Srinagar's Dal Lake, the meadows of Gulmarg and the Lidder valley at Pahalgam, stitched together by some of India's most beautiful driving roads.
Best arranged with seasonal advice — snow conditions change both the views and the route plan.
Highlights
- Shikara evening on Dal Lake
- Gulmarg gondola and meadows
- Betaab valley drive from Pahalgam
- Saffron fields of Pampore en route
The itinerary
- 01
Arrive Srinagar
Dal Lake and Mughal gardens.
- 02
Srinagar → Gulmarg
Meadows and gondola (seasonal).
- 03
Gulmarg → Pahalgam
Drive via Srinagar to the Lidder valley.
- 04
Pahalgam
Betaab and Aru valley excursions.
- 05
Pahalgam → Srinagar
Return for departure.
This is a clearly marked sample itinerary for planning purposes — each day's plan is adjusted to your arrival times, pace and interests before confirmation. Hotels, meals and entry tickets can be arranged on request and are quoted transparently.
Like the route? Get your dates priced.
Share your dates and group size — we'll adapt this itinerary to you and send one clear quote.
