Grand Escape
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.