Kashmir Grand Tour
7 nights / 8 daysSrinagar · Gulmarg · Pahalgam · Sonamarg · Doodhpathri
Overview
For travellers who want the whole valley in one trip. This routing covers all four major excursions plus Doodhpathri without ever making you pack-and-move two days in a row unnecessarily. Srinagar is the hub — you return to it between excursions, which keeps luggage simple and lets you experience both a houseboat and a city hotel.
Day-wise itinerary
1Arrival in Srinagar
Airport pickup, houseboat check-in, sunset shikara ride.
2Srinagar city
Mughal gardens, Hazratbal, old city walk, Pari Mahal at sunset. Move to city hotel.
3Doodhpathri day trip
Full day at the meadow of milk with picnic lunch. Return to Srinagar.
4Srinagar → Gulmarg
Gondola Phase 1 & 2, meadow walking. Overnight Gulmarg.
5Gulmarg → Pahalgam
Drive via Pampore saffron fields. Evening on the Lidder. Overnight Pahalgam.
6Pahalgam valleys
Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari by union taxi. Overnight Pahalgam.
7Pahalgam → Sonamarg → Srinagar
Long scenic day: cross to Sonamarg via Srinagar, Thajiwas glacier visit, night in Srinagar.
8Departure
Airport drop with shopping stop for saffron, dry fruits and papier-mâché.
What's included — and what isn't
Included
- 7 nights (1 houseboat + 6 hotel) with breakfast and dinner
- Private cab for the entire trip
- Shikara ride + Gulmarg gondola Phase 1 tickets
- Doodhpathri picnic lunch
- All tolls, parking, driver charges
- 24×7 support from our Srinagar office
Not included
- Flights (bookable through us)
- Union taxis at Pahalgam/Gulmarg points
- Gondola Phase 2 (bookable through us)
- Lunches except Doodhpathri, entry fees, personal expenses
Where you'll stay
Mix of deluxe houseboat, Dalgate 3★, Gulmarg 3★ and Pahalgam riverside resort. Category upgrades quoted on request.
Questions we get about this trip
Is 8 days too long for Kashmir?
Not at this pace — each excursion gets a full day, and you're never rushed. Guests who compress this into 5 days consistently tell us they wished they hadn't.
Can senior citizens manage this itinerary?
Yes. Ponies or local taxis cover the walking-heavy parts, and we adjust the Sonamarg day if needed. Tell us ages when enquiring and we plan accordingly.
