Day 1 — Srinagar Arrival

Arrival at Srinagar Airport, meet-and-greet and hotel transfer. Explore Dal Lake boulevard or local markets depending on arrival time. Optional Shikara ride at extra cost. Overnight in Srinagar.

Day 2 — Gulmarg Excursion

After breakfast, proceed to Gulmarg for meadow views and leisure time. Gondola tickets and snow/adventure activities are optional and subject to availability, weather and operating conditions. Return to Srinagar.

Day 3 — Srinagar – Pahalgam

After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam (approximately 90–100 km; travel time varies with traffic). En-route stopovers may include saffron fields or Awantipora ruins when practical. Check in and enjoy the riverside surroundings. Overnight in Pahalgam.

Day 4 — Pahalgam – Srinagar

Explore Pahalgam. Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari sightseeing may require local union vehicles and additional charges. Return to Srinagar for overnight stay.

Day 5 — Departure

Breakfast, check-out and transfer to Srinagar Airport. Please share flight details in advance.

Inclusions

• Accommodation in the selected category on twin/double sharing for the stated nights.
• Daily breakfast and dinner (MAPAI), unless a different meal plan is confirmed in writing.
• Private Srinagar Airport arrival/departure and the itinerary sightseeing/point-to-point transfers.
• Driver, fuel, driver allowance, tolls and parking only where expressly included in the final confirmation. Hindi/English-speaking driver subject to availability.
• A standard Shikara ride only if specifically included in the final quotation; otherwise it is optional and payable separately.

Exclusions

• Air/train fares, insurance, personal expenses, tips and laundry.
• Gondola tickets, pony rides, snow activities, skiing, sledging, guides and other adventure activities.
• Pahalgam union vehicles for Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari; Sonamarg glacier/zero-point transfers and other local union taxis unless expressly included.
• Entry tickets, gardens, monuments, boating, Shikara upgrades and attractions not named in the inclusions.
• Lunch, beverages, room service, extra meals and special dietary requests unless specified.
• Mandatory gala dinners, holiday/peak-season supplements, new government/local fees and taxes not included in the confirmed price.

Rate and child policy

Rates are indicative per adult on twin sharing, for the exact base group shown. Extra-bed and CNB amounts are indicative supplements and require confirmation against the selected hotel, child age and bedding. CNB means child without bed; no child is automatically free. The same extra-bed amount applies to adults and children, subject to hotel occupancy rules.

Access and seasonality

Indicative season: 1 October 2026–31 March 2027. No specific blackout dates have been confirmed. Holidays, year-end and snowfall peaks may carry supplements. Road access, Sonamarg excursions, snow conditions and attraction openings are not guaranteed. Local union vehicles may be required and payable separately. Vehicle size depends on passenger count and luggage.

Hotel categories

3-star Standard, 3-star Deluxe, 4-star Classic, 4-star Superior, 5-star Premium and 5-star Luxury are quotation categories. Exact hotels, official classification, room type, heating and meal plan require written confirmation.

Scenic photography: Dal Lake by Ayon Tarafdar (CC BY-SA 4.0); Gulmarg Meadows by Mr. Debapriya Hore (CC0); Nishat Gardens by Vinayaraj (CC BY-SA 3.0). Wikimedia web-size images, unedited. Photographs are representative views; seasonal appearance and access vary.

Quotation and booking conditions

• All displayed prices are indicative estimates, subject to hotel and transport availability and written confirmation. They are not a live availability guarantee.
• Share exact dates, adult and child counts, child ages, room and bed requirements, arrival/departure details and hotel preferences for a final quotation.
• Holiday periods, long weekends and peak demand may carry supplements. Exact applicable dates, taxes, inclusions and supplements will be stated in the final quote.
• Booking confirmation requires the agreed advance and a confirmation voucher. Payment deadlines, cancellation charges and refund terms will be supplied with the confirmed quotation.
• Hotel alternatives and any price changes require approval before confirmation. Weather, road access, operating hours and local restrictions can change the itinerary.