Day-by-Day Itineraries
Four carefully crafted journeys through the Paradise of Earth
Arrive at Srinagar Airport (SXR) where your driver will be waiting. Check in and freshen up, then head to the iconic Dal Lake for a serene Shikara ride across its mirror-like waters. Watch the floating vegetable market drift past as the sun sets over the Zabarwan mountains. Evening visit to the Hazratbal Shrine, followed by a stroll through Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh — cascading Mughal gardens with breathtaking mountain views.
After breakfast, drive to Gulmarg (55 km, ~2 hrs). Board the famous Gulmarg Gondola (Phase 1 & 2) for sweeping panoramic views of the Himalayas. In summer, walk through wildflower meadows and enjoy horse riding. In winter, ski or snowboard on Asia's finest slopes. Return to Srinagar by evening and explore Lal Chowk for authentic Kashmiri pashmina and saffron.
Drive to Pahalgam (96 km, ~3 hrs) along the gorgeous Lidder River gorge. En route, stop at the evocative Awantipora Ruins — a 9th-century Shiva temple half-swallowed by time. Explore the cinematic Betaab Valley, the serene Aru Valley, and the snow-line at Chandanwari. Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
After breakfast, drive through Srinagar onward to Sonamarg (87 km) — the Meadow of Gold. Take a pony ride to the Thajiwas Glacier for an up-close encounter with ancient ice and sweeping views of snowcapped peaks. Return to Srinagar by evening.
Morning at leisure. Climb to Shankaracharya Temple for panoramic views of Srinagar and Dal Lake spread far below. Explore the magnificent Jamia Masjid and artisan lanes of the old city. Last-minute shopping for handicrafts, then transfer to Srinagar Airport for your departure.