• Drive from Srinagar to Pahalgam (97 km, 3–4 hours)
• Pass through the saffron fields of Pampore.
• See the ruins of Avantipur.
• Drive through the village of Bijbehara, known as the breadbasket of Kashmir. You can sample local breads sold by roadside vendors.
• Switch to the national highway at Khanabal.
• Drive through Anantnag, the second-largest city.
• Scenic drive along the Lidder River to Pahalgam.
• Check-in at a hotel in Pahalgam.
• Take nature walks in the evening to unwind.
• Have dinner and stay overnight in Pahalgam.

• Breakfast at a hotel in Pahalgam
• Option to visit Betab Valley, a scenic valley by the Lidder River with views of the Himalayas and thick deodar and pine forests. Was the site for the 1983 film Betaab.
• Option to visit Aru Valley, famous for lush meadows, pristine lakes, and mountains. Serves as a base for treks to Kolahoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake.
• Rest of day free for leisure activities (at own cost)
• Dinner and an overnight stay in Pahalgam

• Breakfast at a hotel in Pahalgam
• Drive from Pahalgam to Gulmarg (140 km/4 hours)
• Drive past colorful villages and rice fields, getting insight into Kashmir's rich cultural heritage.
• Arrive at the small, picturesque market town of Tangmarg.
• Continue scenic 14 km drive to Gulmarg
• Arrive in Gulmarg early in the afternoon.
• Check-in at the hotel
• Day free for leisure activities (at own cost)
• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Gulmarg

• Breakfast at the hotel in Gulmarg
• Board the Gondola (ropeway) cable car to ascend towards the mountain range.
• The 4-5 minute ropeway ride passes colorful shepherd huts and takes you to the lower ridge of the peak.
• From the ridge, one can get panoramic views and photographs of the nearby mountain ranges and Kashmir valley (at their own cost).
• Descend back to Gulmarg on the ropeway.
• Return to the hotel in Gulmarg after a tiring day.
• Check-in at the hotel
• Overnight stay at a hotel in Gulmarg

• Breakfast at the hotel in Gulmarg
• Drive from Gulmarg to Srinagar.
• Arrive in Srinagar.
• Half-day local sightseeing in Srinagar includes:
• Admire the green turf, blooming flowers, and cascading fountains against the backdrop of the Zabarwan Mountains.
• Explore the heritage left by the Mughals and their exquisite garden designs.
• Visit Shankaracharya Temple, situated on top of Shankaracharya Hill at a height of 1,000 feet, overlooking Srinagar city. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar.

• Breakfast at a hotel in Srinagar
• Drive from Srinagar to Sonamarg, passing rolling hills, green forests, clear streams, and blooming rice fields.
• Drive past the town of Kangan, which meets the local needs of the region.
• Drive towards Mammar, famous for its trout farm.
• Stopover for tea at Mammar (own cost)
• Reach the tourist spot of Gagangir, built like an island in the middle of the Sindh River with snowy glaciers around.
• In Sonamarg, take a 3-hour walk or horseback ride (at your own cost) to Thajiwas Glacier.
• Visit Sonamarg town market to see local life and have snacks (at your own cost).
• Drive back to Srinagar in the evening.
• Transfer to a hotel or houseboat for an overnight stay in Srinagar

• Breakfast at a hotel in Srinagar
• Drive from Srinagar to Doodhpathri (Valley of Milk).
• Doodhpathri is a sloping grassy landscape with multicolored flowers, located in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas at 2730 m altitude.
• It is an alpine valley covered with snow-clad mountains and meadows of pine, fir, and deodar trees.
• In spring and summer, wildflowers like daisies, forget-me-nots, and buttercups bloom in the natural meadows.
• The place is named Doodhpathri, as a saint prayed here, and milk emerged when he hit the ground with his stick. The milk later turned to water.
• The streams flowing through the meadows appear milky white from a distance.
• Explore the beautiful valleys, meadows, streams, and flowers of Doodhpathri.
• Return drive to Srinagar in the evening.
• Transfer to a hotel or houseboat for an overnight stay in Srinagar.

• Late morning breakfast at a hotel in Srinagar.
• Check-out from the hotel and transfer to Srinagar airport for the return flight.
• En route to the airport, stop for any last-minute shopping in Srinagar city center (time permitting).
• At the airport, the driver will assist with luggage screening and check-in.
• The driver will drop you off outside the terminal gate for your departure flight.
• End-of-trip.

"1. A 20% cancellation fee equal to the entire tour cost will be applied to any cancellations made 30 days or less before the departure date. 2. Refunds for cancellations made between 15 and 30 days before the departure date will be 30% of the total tour price. 3. There would be cancellation fees equal to 50% of the total tour cost for any cancellations made seven to fifteen days before the scheduled departure date. 4. A cancellation made between 0 and 7 days before the departure date will result in cancellation fees equal to 100% of the total tour cost. 5. Activities and tours may not operate or may be cancelled due to unforeseen weather conditions or sudden government laws or prohibitions, among other constraints."

Refunds that apply will be handled in a timely manner—seven business days

Carry light woolens and jackets if visiting in the summer or spring, as the weather can be unpredictable in the hills. Winters require thick woolens, woolen caps, mufflers, gloves, etc. to protect from intense cold.

Some popular places are Lal Chowk market in Srinagar, Sonamarg bazaar, and Pahalgam market for items like carpets, shawls, stoles, embroidered fabrics, and wooden artifacts.

The top luxury hotels in Srinagar include The Lalit Grand Palace, Taj Vivanta Dal View, and LaLiT Resorts and Spas. High-luxury accommodation options are also available in Pahalgam, Gulmarg, and Sonamarg.

No special permits are required for visiting tourist places in Kashmir. An Inner Line Permit may be needed for certain remote, restricted areas like Ladakh, which are not part of this itinerary.

Yes, Kashmir is very safe for tourists due to increased security arrangements by local authorities in recent years across popular tourist spots.