Grand Escape

Price Starts at ₹ 12,13,000

Duration

06D / 05N

Temperature

-2°C – 30°C

Region

North India

Best Time

Mar – Oct (for valleys), Dec – Feb (for snow)

Currency

INR (Indian Rupee)

Capital

Srinagar (Summer), Jammu (Winter)

Language

Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, English

Code

+91

Top Activity

Shikara Ride on Dal Lake

Day-Wise Itinerary

Option 1: Srinagar – Gulmarg – Pahalgam – Sonmarg
(Complete Kashmir Tour)

Day 1: Arrival Srinagar – Dal Lake Shikara Ride

  • Arrive at Srinagar Airport, receive a warm welcome, and transfer to hotel/houseboat.
  • Evening enjoy a Shikara ride on Dal Lake – glide past floating gardens, lotus blooms, and houseboats.
  • Dinner & overnight stay in Srinagar.

Day 2: Excursion to Gulmarg

  • Drive to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers – 50 km / 2 hrs).
  • Activities: Gondola ride to Phase 1 / 2, pony rides, golf course (summer), skiing/snow biking (winter).
  • Stroll in meadows and enjoy panoramic views of Nanga Parbat on a clear day.
  • Evening return to Srinagar. Dinner & overnight stay in Srinagar.

Day 3: Srinagar → Pahalgam

  • Drive to Pahalgam (Valley of Shepherds – 90 km / 3 hrs).
  • En route visit saffron fields at Pampore & Awantipura ruins.
  • Check in to hotel & relax by the Lidder River.
  • Dinner & overnight stay in Pahalgam.

Day 4: Pahalgam Exploration – Aru & Betaab Valley → Srinagar

  • Explore Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, and Chandanwari.
  • Optional pony rides / river rafting.
  • Evening drive back to Srinagar.
  • Dinner & overnight stay in Srinagar.

Day 5: Excursion to Sonmarg

  • Full-day excursion to Sonmarg (Meadow of Gold – 80 km / 3 hrs).
  • Adventure options: Pony ride to Thajiwas Glacier, snow activities, Sindh River rafting (summer).
  • Return to Srinagar in the evening.
  • Dinner & overnight stay in Srinagar.

Day 6: Departure

  • Breakfast & check out.
  • Free time for shopping (pashmina, saffron, dry fruits).
  • Transfer to Srinagar Airport for onward journey.

Option 2: Kashmir with Vaishno Devi
(Pilgrimage + Leisure Blend)

Day 1: Jammu Arrival → Transfer to Katra

  • Arrive at Jammu Railway Station/Airport, meet & greet.
  • Transfer to Katra (50 km / 1.5 hrs) – base camp for Vaishno Devi.
  • Evening free at leisure.
  • Overnight stay in Katra.

Day 2: Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan

  • Start trek / pony / helicopter ride to Vaishno Devi shrine (13 km uphill).
  • Return to Katra by evening.
  • Dinner & overnight stay in Katra.

Day 3: Katra → Srinagar (via Patnitop / Udhampur)

  • Drive to Srinagar (8–9 hrs) enjoying mountain scenery en route.
  • Evening check in at Srinagar hotel.
  • Relax with a Shikara ride on Dal Lake.
  • Dinner & overnight stay in Srinagar.

Day 4: Excursion to Gulmarg

  • Day trip to Gulmarg – Gondola ride, meadows, snow/pony activities.
  • Evening return to Srinagar.
  • Dinner & overnight stay in Srinagar.

Day 5: Excursion to Pahalgam

  • Drive to Pahalgam with en route saffron fields & Awantipura ruins.
  • Visit Aru & Betaab Valley or stroll along Lidder River.
  • Return to Srinagar by evening.
  • Dinner & overnight stay in Srinagar.

Day 6: Departure

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Transfer to Srinagar Airport for departure.

Option 3: Leisure & Houseboat Experience
(Relaxed & Scenic)

Day 1: Arrival Srinagar – Houseboat Stay & Shikara Ride

  • Transfer to a traditional Kashmiri houseboat on Dal Lake/Nigeen Lake.
  • Evening Shikara ride, enjoying floating gardens & local lifestyle.
  • Dinner & overnight stay in houseboat.

Day 2: Excursion to Gulmarg

  • Breakfast & full-day trip to Gulmarg.
  • Take the Gondola cable car, try pony rides or snow sports.
  • Return to Srinagar by evening.
  • Dinner & overnight stay in Srinagar hotel.

Day 3: Srinagar → Pahalgam

  • Drive to Pahalgam, en route saffron fields & Awantipura ruins.
  • Explore Lidder River banks & pine forests.
  • Dinner & overnight stay in Pahalgam.

Day 4: Pahalgam Exploration → Srinagar

  • Sightseeing of Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, and Chandanwari.
  • Enjoy photography, pony rides, or light adventure activities.
  • Evening return to Srinagar.
  • Dinner & overnight stay in Srinagar.

Day 5: Excursion to Sonmarg

  • Breakfast & drive to Sonmarg.
  • Options: Pony ride to Thajiwas Glacier, snow fun, local bazaar.
  • Return to Srinagar by evening.
  • Dinner & overnight stay in Srinagar.

Day 6: Departure

  • After breakfast, check out.
  • Transfer to Srinagar Airport for onward journey.
Inclusions
  • All Sightseeing Tours
  • Accommodation
  • Daily Breakfast & Dinner
  • Arrival & Departure transfer
  • Basic English Speaking Driver
  • All Tours & Transfers on Private Basis as per the program
  • Travel Insurance
Exclusions
  • 5% GST
  • Any other transport mentioned other than above.
  • Any meals except breakfast from the Hotel
  • Any services not included in the above itinerary.
  • Any Increase in the airfare charged by the airlines.
  • 5% TCS
  • Any optional tour and all items of personal nature
  • Tips and gratis.
  • Late checkout Charges if any. Any Gala Dinner.
  • Hard Liquor/Beer/ Mineral water, Soft Drinks, Juices, Mini-bar in the rooms, Local/STD/ISD telephone call, rooms service, Porterage etc. in rooms are all chargeable and would have to be paid at the time of check-out by the clients.
  • Please note that anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions is excluded from the package.