This is an itinerary popular with holiday travellers that combines three most visited destinations of Kashmir i.e. Srinagar (Lakes, Houseboats), Gulmarg (Himalayan views) and Pahalgam (Riverside himalayan beauty) for guests looking to arrive at Jammu and depart from Srinagar.
Here is how you will spend your time
Day 1
Day 1: Arrive At Jammu - Patnitop
Transfer to Patnitop. Patnitop enjoys excellent views and is a good stopover en-route to Kashmir.
Day 2
Day 2: Patnitop - Pahalgam
Transfer to Pahalgam (180 kms - 6 hours - 7000+ ft asl). En-route visit Matrand Sun Temple. On arrival time permitting walk around the area to local markets.
Mattan Temple is a famous Hindu religious site located very near to Pahalgam. This temple was once an important pilgrimage seat of Kashmiri Pundits. It has beautiful Shiva ...
Suriya Mandir Rd, Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir 192125
, Pahalgam
Phone: Not Available
Travel from Patnitop to Pahalgam
Taxi
2hrs 52min
Day 3
Day 3: Pahalgam Sightseeing / Walking / Rafting
Enjoy white water rafting (possible in Summer) or walk around the riverside or undertake sightseeing around Pahalgam to spots like Baisaran, Tulian Lake, Chandanwari (16 kms - 8000+ ft asl - close range views) where you can find snow even in summer, Betaab Valley and Aru Valley etc.
Baisaran Meadow is where you cool off your heels and catch a breath and relax under clear blue skies or simply lollop around. This laid-back campsite is a perfect ground for ...
Tulian Lake a lake and tourist destination in Pahalgam district of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It lies at an altitude of 3,353 metres (11,001 ft) above sea level...
11 Km From Baisaran, 15 Kms from Pahalgam, Pahalgam, India
Phone: 9622946952
Chandanwari, situated at a distance of 16 km from Pahalgam, lies at an elevation of 2,923 m. Famous for its snow bridge, this location serves as the starting point of the ...
Betaab valley is situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Pahalgam in Anantnag district in India's northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir. The valley got its name from...
On route to Amarnath Yatra,Betaab Valley, Pahalgam, India
Phone: 1-800-103-1060
Aru Valley is a small yet self-sufficient scenic village located 12 km from Pahalgam. The drive up to the village is alluring too. The location of the village among the ...
Aru Valley, Pahalgam
Phone: 1-800-103-1060
Day 4
Day 4: Pahalgam - Gulmarg
Proceed to Gulmarg (150 kms - 5 hrs - 8000 ft asl). Possible evening visit to Khilanmarg (View point), time permitting.
Khilanmarg is a small valley, which is the site for Gulmarg's winter ski runs. Carpeted with flowers in the spring season, the meadow offers beautiful views the surrounding ...
Khilanmarg Nomadic Colony, Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir 193403
Phone: NA
Travel from Pahalgam to Gulmarg
Taxi
3hrs 19min
Day 5
Day 5: Gulmarg Gondola Visit Possible Excursion To Khilanmarg
Go for famous Gondola Ride (Cable Car. Online booking in advance is recommended), Asia's highest and longest cable car. Its a two-stage rope-way. The first stage transfers from Gulmarg to Kongdoori Station. The second stage takes skiers to a height of 3,747 m (12,293 ft). The timing of the gondola is 10 AM to 5 PM (It's highly dependent upon the weather at both stages). Return in the afternoon to enjoy Pony ride and walking around the area OR visit Khilanmarg (a picnic spot nearby) a fragrant valley, full of color and charm).
Gulmarg Gondola in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir is the world's second highest operating cable car since the closure in 2008 of the Merida cable car in Venezuela.
Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir 193403, Hotel Khyber Rd, Gulmarg, Jammu and...
Phone: 1800 102 1060
$ 6Average Cost
Day 6
Day 6: Gulmarg - Srinagar Possible Excursions To Avantipur Or Manasbal Lake
Gulmarg to Srinagar (50 kms - 1.5 hours). Visit Avantipur ruins (29 kms) or Mahasbal Lake (30 kms) or Visit Dal Lake and enjoy the Shikara ride in the evening. Time permitting visit local markets.
Manasbal Lake is situated at around 30 km north of the main city of Srinagar, which is the summer capital of the state of Jammu & Kashmir. This lake is surrounded by villages ...
Dal lake is mentioned as Mahasarit (Sanskrti) in ancient Sanskrit texts. Ancient history records mention that a village named Isabar to the east of Dal Lake was the residence ...
Dal Lake, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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Shikara ride in Srinagar is one of the most unique experiences and don't forget to enjoy a beautiful ride when you are here.If you want a better view and a peaceful ride in an...
Challi Point, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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$ 2Average Cost
Travel from Gulmarg to Srinagar
Taxi
2hrs 24min
Day 7
Day 7: Sightseeing In Srinagar
Day sightseeing in Srinagar visiting Mughal Gardens (Chesmashahi, Nishat and Shalimar), Jama Masjid, Shankaracharya Temple, Hari Parbat etc.
Mughal Gardens is one of the splendid places in this city. Moving around in the garden, you will experience the magic of the Mughal style of architecture & design which is ...
Chashmashahi is the smallest of the three Mughal gardens of Kashmir. The garden is quite famous for spring of energizing digestive mineral water inside it. Chasma Shahi Garden...
Nr. Rajbhawan | Foothills of Zabarwan range, Srinagar 190001, India
Phone: 08378951481
Nishat Garden is a terraced Mughal garden built on the eastern side of the Dal Lake, close to Srinagar in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is the second largest ...
Garden Left Path, Nishat Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 191123
Phone: N/A
Shalimar Bagh is a Mughal garden linked through a channel to the northeast of Dal Lake , on its right bank located near Srinagar city in the Jammu and Kashmir . Its ...
The Shankaracharya Temple, also known as the Jyesteshwara temple or Pas-Pahar by Buddhists, is situated in the Zabarwan Mountain in Srinagar, Kashmir. It is dedicated to ...
Shankaracharya Temple, Shankaracharya hill, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmi...
Phone: NA
Day 8
Day 8: Excursion Around Srinagar
Full day excursion to Sonmarg (85 kms - 3.5 hours - 8500+ ft asl) and Baltal valley. Alternatively guests have an option to visit Manasbal lake (30 kms) where there are water-sports on offer. Back to Srinagar in evening.
Sonamarg is a hill station in Ganderbal district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.Sonamarg, which means ' meadow of gold ' has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains ...
Sonmarg, Srinagar jammu and kashimeer india
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