About this Kashmir Tour 4 Nights / 5 Days Package
This Kashmir Tour 4 Nights / 5 Days package starts and ends at Srinagar airport and covers the best of the Kashmir valley – a shikara ride on the Dal Lake, the Mughal gardens, Gulmarg with the gondola, Pahalgam on the Lidder river.
Pickup is at Srinagar (airport / railway station / hotel) and the drop at Srinagar (airport / railway station / hotel). You stay Srinagar (hotel / houseboat) (1 night), Gulmarg (1 night), Pahalgam (2 nights) with breakfast and dinner, and a private cab for the whole trip. The calculator below shows the complete package amount for your date and group – season and off-season cab rates are applied day by day.
Day-wise plan – Day 1: Srinagar Airport Pickup · Mughal Gardens & Shikara Ride on Dal Lake; Day 2: Srinagar → Tangmarg → Gulmarg (Gondola Ride); Day 3: Gulmarg → Saffron Fields → Awantipora → Pahalgam; Day 4: Pahalgam – Betaab Valley, Chandanwari & Aru Valley; Day 5: Pahalgam → Srinagar Airport Drop.
Travel Himalayas is an HP Govt. approved tour operator since 2002 and has been running Kashmir, Srinagar – Leh and Ladakh tours for over 20 years. See also our Srinagar taxi rates, Leh Ladakh packages and booking procedure.
🗓️ Last updated: · Suitable for families, couples, honeymooners, friends & groups
Kashmir Tour 4 Nights / 5 Days – Short Itinerary
- DAY 1Srinagar Airport Pickup · Mughal Gardens & Shikara Ride on Dal Lakeapprox. 30 km4–5 hrs
- DAY 2Srinagar → Tangmarg → Gulmarg (Gondola Ride)approx. 55 km2 hrs
- DAY 3Gulmarg → Saffron Fields → Awantipora → Pahalgamapprox. 150 km5 hrs
- DAY 4Pahalgam – Betaab Valley, Chandanwari & Aru ValleyBy local Pahalgam taxi5–6 hrs
- DAY 5Pahalgam → Srinagar Airport Dropapprox. 105 km3–3.5 hrs
Route Map – Kashmir Tour 4 Nights / 5 Days
🖱️ Click on the map, then scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in / out · double-click to zoom on a spot · drag to move · ＋ / － / ⟲ buttons · on mobile pinch with two fingers
🧭 Same Kashmir road map as our Srinagar taxi rates page (not to scale). The coloured lines are the days of this package; 📏 under each place = road distance from Srinagar (unless another town is named), ⛰ = altitude, white tags = distance between stops (approx.). 🟡 Gold ring = night stay · ⊟ = mountain pass · ⛽ red icons = petrol pumps. Tap a day to highlight its route, or “View Full Map” for the whole of Kashmir.
Day-wise Detail Itinerary with Distance & Time
DAY 1Srinagar Airport Pickup · Mughal Gardens & Shikara Ride on Dal Lake
approx. 30 km4–5 hrs▼
Our driver meets you at Srinagar airport (or Srinagar railway station) and takes you to your hotel or houseboat. In the afternoon visit the Mughal gardens and end the day with a shikara ride on the Dal Lake at sunset:
- Mughal Gardens · Srinagar
Nishat and Shalimar Bagh – terraced Mughal gardens with fountains along the Dal Lake. - Hazratbal Shrine · On the Dal Lake
White marble shrine on the north shore of the Dal Lake, the most sacred Muslim shrine of Kashmir. - Dal Lake · Srinagar
Famous lake of Srinagar with houseboats and shikara rides (shikara at extra cost). - Shikara Ride · Dal Lake · sunset
Ride in a painted wooden shikara past houseboats, floating gardens and the floating vegetable market – ₹1,000 per boat for 1 hour, max 4 persons.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Srinagar Airport → Hotel / Houseboat | approx. 14 km | 30–40 min |
| Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh & Hazratbal | approx. 20 km | 3 hrs |
| Shikara ride on the Dal Lake (₹1,000 per boat · add in the price calculator) | on the lake | 1 hr |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel / houseboat in Srinagar
DAY 2Srinagar → Tangmarg → Gulmarg (Gondola Ride)
approx. 55 km2 hrs▼
Check out and drive to Gulmarg through the orchards and pine forest of Tangmarg. Check in and spend the day on the meadow – gondola ride, pony ride to Khilanmarg and the old St. Mary’s church:
- Tangmarg · Gateway to Gulmarg
Small town at the foot of the Gulmarg road – the last stop for snow boots and jackets on rent in winter. - Gulmarg · 2,650 m · Meadow of Flowers
Famous meadow resort ringed by pine forest and snow peaks – golf course in summer and India’s top ski slopes in winter. - Gulmarg Gondola · Phase 1 Kongdori · Phase 2 Apharwat
One of the highest cable cars in the world, up to about 3,980 m on Apharwat peak – ₹1,200 per person per phase, booked in advance with your package. - Khilanmarg · approx. 6 km above Gulmarg
High meadow above Gulmarg with views of Nanga Parbat on a clear day – by pony or on foot (own cost).
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Srinagar → Tangmarg | approx. 40 km | 1.5 hrs |
| Tangmarg → Gulmarg | approx. 13 km | 30 min |
| Afternoon: Gondola Phase 1 (Kongdori) & Phase 2 (Apharwat) | ||
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Gulmarg
DAY 3Gulmarg → Saffron Fields → Awantipora → Pahalgam
approx. 150 km5 hrs▼
After breakfast, drive down from Gulmarg, bypass Srinagar and head south through the saffron fields of Pampore and the Awantipora ruins to Pahalgam on the Lidder river:
- Saffron Fields Pampore · Saffron town of Kashmir
Fields of the famous Kashmiri saffron, in purple bloom from late October to mid-November – shops sell saffron, dry fruit and kahwa. - Awantipora Ruins · 9th-century temples
Stone ruins of the Avantiswami and Avantishvara temples built by King Avantivarman on the Jhelum. - Pahalgam · 2,740 m · Valley of Shepherds
Hill resort on the Lidder river with pine forest and meadows – base of the Amarnath Yatra and the Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari valleys. - Lidder River · Pahalgam
Clear glacier river through Pahalgam – river walks, trout fishing and rafting in summer.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Gulmarg → Tangmarg → Srinagar bypass | approx. 55 km | 1.5–2 hrs |
| Srinagar → Pampore → Awantipora | approx. 30 km | 1 hr |
| Awantipora → Anantnag → Pahalgam | approx. 65 km | 2 hrs |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Pahalgam
DAY 4Pahalgam – Betaab Valley, Chandanwari & Aru Valley
By local Pahalgam taxi5–6 hrs▼
A full day in the Lidder valley. Inside Pahalgam the sightseeing is done only by the local Pahalgam taxi union, so today you go by local cab (own cost) to Betaab Valley, the snow bridge of Chandanwari and the meadows of Aru:
- Betaab Valley · approx. 15 km from Pahalgam
Green valley named after the film Betaab, with a stream, meadows and snow peaks all around. - Chandanwari · 2,895 m · Amarnath Yatra start
Starting point of the Amarnath Yatra, with a snow bridge for most of the year and sledge rides. - Aru Valley · approx. 12 km from Pahalgam
Quiet meadow village above the Lidder, base for the Kolahoi glacier and Tarsar lake treks. - Lidder River · Pahalgam
Clear glacier river through Pahalgam – river walks, trout fishing and rafting in summer.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pahalgam → Betaab Valley | approx. 15 km | 40 min |
| Betaab Valley → Chandanwari | approx. 3 km | 15 min |
| Chandanwari → Pahalgam → Aru Valley → Pahalgam | approx. 40 km | 1.5 hrs |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Pahalgam
DAY 5Pahalgam → Srinagar Airport Drop
approx. 105 km3–3.5 hrs▼
After breakfast, check out and drive back to Srinagar, with a last stop at the saffron and dry-fruit shops of Pampore, and drop at Srinagar airport or railway station for your onward journey:
- Awantipora Ruins · 9th-century temples
Stone ruins of the Avantiswami and Avantishvara temples built by King Avantivarman on the Jhelum. - Saffron Fields Pampore · Saffron town of Kashmir
Fields of the famous Kashmiri saffron, in purple bloom from late October to mid-November – shops sell saffron, dry fruit and kahwa.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pahalgam → Anantnag → Awantipora | approx. 65 km | 2 hrs |
| Awantipora → Pampore → Srinagar Airport | approx. 40 km | 1–1.5 hrs |
Tour ends with happy memories.
Kashmir Tour 4N/5D Package Price 2026 – Complete Package Cost
| 🏨 4 nights hotels / houseboat (breakfast & dinner) | |
| 🚗 Private cab for the whole tour (5 days) | |
| 🛶 Shikara ride on the Dal Lake (max 4 persons per boat) | |
| 🚡 Gulmarg Gondola tickets (children below 5 free) |
💡 The amount is the complete package cost for your whole group (not per person). Hotels: ₹1,750 per person per night with breakfast & dinner. Rooms as per group (max 3 adults per room, or 2 adults + 2 children below 12). Single person in a room: 80% of the double-room rate (e.g. ₹2,800 instead of ₹3,500 at ₹1,750 per person). Children below 5 years are complimentary (no hotel cost; they still count for vehicle seats). Shikara ride on the Dal Lake: ₹1,000 per boat for 1 hour, ₹1,500 for 2 hours (max 4 persons per boat). Gulmarg Gondola: ₹1,200 per person per phase (Phase 1 + 2: ₹2,400) – tickets are sold in time slots, so we book them for you in advance; fares are revised by the J&K Cable Car Corporation from time to time. Choose "Not needed" to remove them. Cab per day (off season): Sedan ₹3,000 · Ertiga ₹3,500 · Toyota Innova ₹4,500 · Toyota Innova Crysta ₹5,500 · Tempo Traveller 12 Seater ₹6,500 · Tempo Traveller 17 Seater ₹8,000; season +₹500 per day (15 Apr – 10 Jul, 11 Oct – 20 Nov and 11 Dec – 31 Mar) – the same vehicle for the whole tour, with fuel, toll, parking, state tax and driver allowance. 🔒 Fixed rates – no bargaining please 😊. 20% advance confirms booking, balance on arrival.
Hotels in Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam
| Category | Srinagar – hotel / houseboat (1N) | Gulmarg (1N) | Pahalgam (2N) | Meal Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
| Deluxe (3★) | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
| Super Deluxe | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
| Premium (4★) | Hotel name | Hotel name | Hotel name | MAP |
MAP = Breakfast + Dinner. Hotels shown are "or similar". In Srinagar you can choose a hotel or a houseboat on the Dal / Nigeen Lake at the same rate. Check-in 12 noon, check-out 10 AM. Early check-in subject to availability. Hotel photos and options shared on WhatsApp.
Inclusions – What the Package Includes
- Pickup from Srinagar (airport / railway station / hotel) on Day 1 and drop at Srinagar (airport / railway station / hotel) on Day 5
- 4 nights stay on twin / triple sharing – Srinagar (hotel / houseboat) 1 night, Gulmarg 1 night, Pahalgam 2 nights
- Daily breakfast & dinner (MAP plan)
- Private cab for the whole tour as per itinerary & vehicle selected
- Fuel, toll tax, parking, state tax & driver allowance (driver food & accommodation)
Exclusions – Not Included
- Ponies, sledges and guides at Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam (fixed union rates); Gulmarg Gondola tickets unless added in the price calculator.
- Local Pahalgam taxi to Aru, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari, and the Sonamarg union vehicle to Thajiwas glacier / Zero Point.
- Entry fees of gardens, monuments and parks; Dal Lake shikara ride unless added in the price calculator.
- Flight / train tickets to the pickup point and from the drop point.
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered.
- Lunch, Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated), starters.
- Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
- The Services of Vehicle is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the Itinerary.
- Medical & Travel insurance.
- Additional costs due to landslides, road blocks, snowfall, curfew, bad weather etc.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.
- Any changes you may choose to make during your tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the pickup and drop?
Pickup is at Srinagar (airport / railway station / hotel) on Day 1 and the drop at Srinagar (airport / railway station / hotel) on Day 5.
Is the price different in season?
Hotels have one fixed rate (₹1,750 per person per night). The cab is ₹500 per day higher in season (15 Apr – 10 Jul, 11 Oct – 20 Nov and 11 Dec – 31 Mar) – the calculator checks every day of your trip and shows the complete amount.
Can our cab go to Aru, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari?
No. Outside cabs are not allowed inside Pahalgam for these points – they are visited by the local Pahalgam taxi union at fixed rates (own cost). In Sonamarg, the Thajiwas glacier is by pony or union vehicle.
Are the Gondola ride and Shikara ride included?
You can add them in the price calculator: Gulmarg Gondola ₹1,200 per person per phase (Phase 1 + 2: ₹2,400; children below 5 free) and a Dal Lake shikara ride ₹1,000 per boat for 1 hour or ₹1,500 for 2 hours (max 4 persons per boat). Gondola tickets are sold in time slots and sell out early in season, so we book them in advance with your package.
Which vehicles are available?
Sedan (Etios / Swift Dzire) up to 4 persons, Ertiga, Toyota Innova and Innova Crysta / Scorpio N up to 6, and Tempo Traveller 12 or 17 seater for groups. Children are counted as persons.
Do children pay for the hotel?
Children below 5 years stay free in the hotel. Children from 5 years are charged per person, and a room takes up to 3 adults or 2 adults with 2 children below 12. A single person in a room pays 80% of the double-room rate.
How much advance is needed to book?
20% advance confirms the booking and the balance is paid on arrival. 5% GST is added only if you need a GST bill.