Kashmir · Challenging
7-Day Premium Kashmir Valley Expedition
A classic high trail linking jewel-toned lakes, wildflower meadows and snowy passes.
Duration
9D / 8N
Group
Up to 10
Difficulty
Challenging
From
₹43,000
This is a carefully paced journey through one of the Himalayas’ most expressive landscapes. We begin gently, allowing time to settle into the altitude and the rhythm of the road.
Days combine meaningful walks, local encounters and space to simply be in the mountains. Your trip leader handles the detail while you stay present to the experience.
Day by day
Day 1Detailed Itinerary
Day 2Srinagar – Sonmarg – Gulmarg –
Day 3Pahalgam – Srinagar
Day 4Day 01:
Arrival in Srinagar & Houseboat
Day 5Induction
Day 6● Arrival: Upon arrival at Srinagar International Airport, receive a warm
Day 7traditional welcome and transfer to your luxury accommodation.
Day 8● Afternoon: Check in to Hotel Golden Tulip to begin your Kashmiri
Day 9experience.
Day 10● Evening: Spend time at leisure, acclimatizing to the serene atmosphere
Day 11of the valley.
Day 12● Stay: Overnight at Hotel Golden Tulip, Srinagar.
Day 13Day 02:
Sonmarg Day Excursion (The
Day 14Meadow of Gold)
Day 15● Transit: Morning drive to Sonmarg (approx. 80 km / 3 hours), passing
Day 16through the spectacular Sindh Valley.
Day 17● Exploration: Visit the Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains year-round.
Day 18Enjoy a pony ride (optional) or a nature walk amidst the alpine
Day 19meadows.
Day 20● Evening: Return to Srinagar after a day of exploring the "Meadow of
Day 21Gold".
Day 22● Stay: Overnight at Hotel Golden Tulip, Srinagar.
Day 23Day 03:
Srinagar to Gulmarg Adventure
Day 24● Transit: Drive to Gulmarg (approx. 50 km / 2 hours), often called the
Day 25"Meadow of Flowers".
Day 26● Experience: Board the world-famous Gondola ride. Ascend to Phase 1
Day 27(included) or Phase 2 (Apharwat Peak) for panoramic views of the
Day 28Himalayan range.
Day 29● Leisure: Explore the highest golf course in the world or enjoy the scenic
Day 30beauty of the meadows.
Day 31● Stay: Overnight at Hotel Hilltop Gulmarg.
Day 32Day 04:
Gulmarg to Pahalgam (Valley of
Day 33Shepherds)
Day 34● Transfer: Check out and proceed toward Pahalgam (approx. 140 km /
Day 354.5 hours).
Day 36● En Route: Visit the fragrant saffron fields of Pampore and the historic
Day 379th-century Awantipora ruins.
Day 38● Arrival: Check in to Hotel Heaven Pahalgam and enjoy a peaceful
Day 39evening by the Lidder River.
Day 40● Stay: Overnight at Hotel Heaven Pahalgam.
Day 41Day 05:
Pahalgam Local Sightseeing
Day 42● Morning: Visit the breathtaking Aru Valley, Betaab Valley (named after
Day 43the Bollywood film), and Chandanwari.
Day 44● Afternoon: Experience the scenic charm of the local valleys or engage
Day 45in a gentle trek along the riverbanks.
Day 46● Stay: Overnight at Hotel Heaven Pahalgam.
Day 47Day 06:
Return to Srinagar & Mughal
Day 48Heritage
Day 49● Transit: Drive back to Srinagar (approx. 90 km / 3 hours).
Day 50● Sightseeing: Visit the world-renowned Mughal Gardens: Shalimar
Day 51Bagh, Nishat Bagh, and Chashme Shahi. Explore the Shankaracharya
Day 52Temple for a panoramic view of the entire city.
Day 53● Experience: Enjoy a complimentary 1-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake at
Day 54sunset, witnessing the floating markets and unique lifestyle.
Day 55● Stay: Overnight at Hotel Golden Tulip, Srinagar.
Day 56Day 07:
Departure from Srinagar
Day 57● Morning: Enjoy a final Kashmiri breakfast overlooking the lake.
Day 58● Departure: Transfer to Srinagar International Airport for your onward
Day 59journey, carrying cherished memories of the mountains.
Included
- ✓ Boutique stays and mountain camps
- ✓ Daily breakfast and dinner
- ✓ Dedicated local trip leader
- ✓ All scheduled road transfers
- ✓ Permits and entrance fees
- ✓ 24/7 ground support
Not included
- — Flights to the starting city
- — Travel insurance
- — Lunches and personal expenses
- — Tips and optional activities
Upcoming departures
03 Aug 202610 seatsavailable
31 Aug 20265 seatslimited
04 Oct 20260 seatssold out