Mini Escape
Duration
04D / 03N
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 Short Escape
(Classic Kashmir Highlights)
Day 1: Arrival Srinagar
- Pick up from Srinagar Airport and transfer to hotel.
- Afternoon sightseeing: Visit Mughal Gardens (Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chashme Shahi) and Shankaracharya Temple for panoramic city views.
- Evening: Shikara ride on Dal Lake, enjoy floating markets & snow-clad mountain scenery.
- Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 2: Excursion to Gulmarg
- Full-day trip to Gulmarg (50 km / 2 hrs).
- Highlights: Gondola ride to Apharwat Peak (Asia’s highest cable car), pony rides, snow activities (skiing, sledging, snow biking in winter).
- Walk across Gulmarg Golf Course (world’s highest).
- Evening return to Srinagar.
- Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 3: Excursion to Pahalgam
- Drive to Pahalgam (90 km / 3 hrs).
- En route: Visit saffron fields & Awantipura ruins.
- Explore Aru Valley, Betaab Valley (Bollywood shooting spot), Lidder River (rafting in summer).
- Return to Srinagar by evening.
- Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 4: Srinagar Departure
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Free time for shopping at Lal Chowk / Polo View Market.
- Transfer to Srinagar Airport for onward journey.
Option 2: Srinagar – Sonmarg
(Nature & Glaciers)
Day 1: Arrival Srinagar
- Airport pickup and transfer to hotel.
- Afternoon city tour: Hazratbal Shrine, Shankaracharya Temple, Mughal Gardens.
- Evening leisure walk at Boulevard Road along Dal Lake.
- Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 2: Excursion to Sonmarg
- Full-day trip to Sonmarg (80 km / 3 hrs).
- Enjoy pony ride or trek to Thajiwas Glacier.
- Adventure options: River rafting (summer) & snow activities (winter).
- Return to Srinagar by evening.
- Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 3: Excursion to Gulmarg
- After breakfast, drive to Gulmarg.
- Take Gondola ride to Apharwat Peak, explore meadows & snow sports.
- Return to Srinagar by evening.
- Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 4: Srinagar Departure
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Time for souvenirs (pashmina shawls, dry fruits).
- Transfer to airport for onward journey.
Option 3: Srinagar with Houseboat Stay
(Leisure & Relaxation)
Day 1: Arrival Srinagar – Houseboat Stay
- Pick up from Srinagar Airport.
- Check into a traditional Kashmiri houseboat on Dal Lake or Nigeen Lake.
- Afternoon at leisure to enjoy houseboat charm.
- Evening: Shikara ride across floating gardens & markets.
- Overnight stay in houseboat.
Day 2: Excursion to Gulmarg
- Breakfast at houseboat.
- Drive to Gulmarg (2 hrs).
- Take Gondola ride, enjoy meadows & snow activities.
- Return to Srinagar by evening.
- Overnight stay in hotel/houseboat.
Day 3: Excursion to Sonmarg or Pahalgam
- Sonmarg: Pony ride/trek to Thajiwas Glacier, rafting in Sindh River (summer).
- Pahalgam: Explore Aru Valley, Betaab Valley & Lidder River.
- Return to Srinagar by evening.
- Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 4: Srinagar Departure
- Breakfast at houseboat/hotel.
- Leisure morning.
- Transfer to 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.