Snow covered meadow ringed by pine forest and Himalayan peaks

Luxury Kashmir 6N 7D

The full valley at the top of the market, with a full day in Gulmarg.

Duration

6 Nights · 7 Days

From, per person

₹64,999

Rating

4.9

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The plan

Everything the premium week covers, at the best stay in each place, and with a whole day in Gulmarg rather than a night and a morning.

The Gondola, St Mary's and the Khilanmarg walk without once looking at a watch, then the drive back down through the pines in the late light.

D01

Arrive Srinagar

Srinagar · 1,585 m

Met at the airport and driven to the Boulevard — about thirty minutes. The rest of the day is deliberately empty: a shikara out onto Dal Lake at sunset, and nothing else scheduled.

Meals: Dinner

D02

Dal Lake at first light

Srinagar · 1,585 m

An early start for the floating vegetable market, which trades from boats between five and seven in the morning and is gone by breakfast. Back for a late one, then the gardens in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

D03

Day trip to Sonamarg

Sonamarg · 2,730 m

The Sind valley the whole way up to the meadow of gold, then the walk or pony ride to the Thajiwas glacier. Rafting on the Sind is optional and worth it between May and September.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

D04

On to Pahalgam

Pahalgam · 2,130 m

Transfer through Pampore's saffron fields to Pahalgam, then Betaab Valley in the afternoon. Overnight beside the Lidder, which you can hear from the room.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

D05

Aru, Betaab & Chandanwari

Pahalgam · 2,130 m

The three side valleys, each a different direction out of town. Aru is the quietest and our pick; Chandanwari holds snow into early summer. Local vehicles are mandatory beyond Pahalgam and are included.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

D06

Gulmarg at your own pace

Gulmarg · 2,650 m

A full day with no drive at either end. The Gondola, then St Mary's Church and the walk out towards Khilanmarg — or in winter, a half day of ski lessons on the lower slopes.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

D07

Depart Srinagar

Srinagar · 1,585 m

Transfer to the airport with enough time for the two security checks Srinagar requires. If your flight is late, we'll hold the room or arrange somewhere to leave bags.

Meals: Breakfast