Kashmir scenery on the Classic Kashmir Valley tour
Kashmir · Family / First Timers

Classic Kashmir Valley

5 Nights / 6 Days  ·  Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and a houseboat night — the complete first visit to the valley at an easy pace.

Day-Wise Itinerary

Every day below can be re-sequenced, shortened or extended. Tell us your arrival date and we will rebuild the plan around it.

Day 1Arrival in Srinagar & Dal Lake

Airport pickup, transfer to your hotel near Dal Lake. Afternoon Shikara ride through the floating gardens and Nehru Park. Evening walk on Boulevard Road.

Day 2Mughal Gardens & Old City

Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Chashme Shahi, followed by Shankaracharya Temple. Afternoon in the old Srinagar bazaars for pashmina, walnut wood and saffron.

Day 3Gulmarg Excursion

Drive through Tangmarg to Gulmarg (2,650 m). Gondola Phase 1 to Kongdoori, optional Phase 2 to Apharwat. Meadow walk, pony ride and return to Srinagar.

Day 4Pahalgam & Betaab Valley

Drive via saffron fields and Awantipora ruins to Pahalgam. Local sightseeing of Betaab Valley, Chandanwari and Aru Valley by union cab. Overnight in Pahalgam.

Day 5Return to Srinagar & Houseboat Night

Morning at leisure by the Lidder river, drive back to Srinagar. Check in to a deluxe houseboat, sunset Shikara and Kashmiri Wazwan dinner.

Day 6Departure

Breakfast on the houseboat and transfer to Srinagar airport with time for last-minute shopping.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation on twin-sharing basis in hand-picked hotels, camps or homestays
  • Daily breakfast and dinner as per the plan confirmed with you
  • All transfers and sightseeing by private, well-maintained vehicle with an experienced hill driver
  • All applicable toll, parking, driver allowance and state permits
  • Inner Line / Protected Area Permits wherever required
  • Assistance of a local Trip Blaze Adventure coordinator throughout the trip
  • 24x7 on-trip support on call and WhatsApp

Exclusions

  • Airfare and train tickets to and from the starting point
  • Lunch, snacks and any meal not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Monument, park and activity entry fees, gondola / ropeway tickets, pony and union cab charges
  • Personal expenses, tips, laundry, telephone and medical costs
  • Travel insurance and costs arising from landslides, roadblocks, weather or other events beyond our control
  • Anything not listed under inclusions

Pricing

Package cost depends on your travel dates, group size, hotel category and vehicle type. Share your details and we will send a written quote with a full cost breakup — no hidden charges.

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