5 nights across Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Srinagar, taking in the carved Avantipura temple ruins. Includes 5-star stays and transfers.
Avantipura Ruins opens this 5-night Kashmir itinerary that links Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Srinagar. Travel runs through 5-star stays at a steady, family-friendly pace. Along the route there is time for the Mughal terraces of Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh laid out beside Dal Lake. A local team handles the ground logistics across Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Srinagar from start to finish.
What to see on a Kashmir trip
Sightseeing centres on the carved Avantipura temple ruins, the Mughal terraces of Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh laid out beside Dal Lake, the spring-fed Cheshma Shahi garden and the hilltop Shankaracharya temple, drawn from 7 included activities across the 5 nights. One night is spent on a traditional Dal Lake houseboat. Intercity hops run by road, which keeps the route between Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Srinagar flexible.
Who this tour suits
Coverage runs to 5 nights in 5-star hotels, airport transfers, 7 activities and daily breakfast. That mix suits families, couples and small groups who want Kashmir planned end to end. Lock in dates for Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Srinagar early, as the better rooms go first in season.
Trip Highlights
The carved Avantipura temple ruins
The Mughal terraces of Nishat Bagh
Shalimar Bagh laid out beside Dal Lake
The spring-fed Cheshma Shahi garden
The hilltop Shankaracharya temple
Day 1: Pahalgam | Arrival & Check-in
Arrive in Pahalgam, transfer to the hotel and settle in for the stay.
Day 2: Pahalgam | Avantipura Ruins
Spend the day at the carved Avantipura temple ruins.
Day 3: Srinagar | Nishat Bagh
Today takes in the Mughal terraces of Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh laid out beside Dal Lake, the spring-fed Cheshma Shahi garden and the hilltop Shankaracharya temple.
Day 4: Katra | Trikuta Base
Spend the day around Katra at the base of the Trikuta hills, the starting point for the Vaishno Devi trek.
Day 5: Jammu | Temples and Fort
Take in the Raghunath Temple, Bahu Fort above the Tawi river and the terraced Bagh-e-Bahu gardens.
Day 6: Srinagar | Departure
Check out and transfer for your onward journey home.
Inclusions
• 3 Star-star hotel accommodation (5 nights)
• Airport pickup and drop transfers
• Intercity transfers by AC vehicle
• Meals as per itinerary
• 7 activity passes (as per itinerary)
Avantipura Ruins opens this 5-night Kashmir itinerary that links Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Srinagar. Travel runs through 5-star stays at a steady, family-friendly pace. Along the route there is time for the Mughal terraces of Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh laid out beside Dal Lake. A local team handles the ground logistics across Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Srinagar from start to finish.
What to see on a Kashmir trip
Sightseeing centres on the carved Avantipura temple ruins, the Mughal terraces of Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh laid out beside Dal Lake, the spring-fed Cheshma Shahi garden and the hilltop Shankaracharya temple, drawn from 7 included activities across the 5 nights. One night is spent on a traditional Dal Lake houseboat. Intercity hops run by road, which keeps the route between Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Srinagar flexible.
Who this tour suits
Coverage runs to 5 nights in 5-star hotels, airport transfers, 7 activities and daily breakfast. That mix suits families, couples and small groups who want Kashmir planned end to end. Lock in dates for Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Srinagar early, as the better rooms go first in season.
Trip Highlights
The carved Avantipura temple ruins
The Mughal terraces of Nishat Bagh
Shalimar Bagh laid out beside Dal Lake
The spring-fed Cheshma Shahi garden
The hilltop Shankaracharya temple
Itinerary
Day 01
Pahalgam | Arrival & Check-in
Arrive in Pahalgam, transfer to the hotel and settle in for the stay.
Overnight: Radisson Golf Resort Pahalgam
Day 02
Pahalgam | Avantipura Ruins
Spend the day at the carved Avantipura temple ruins.
Overnight: Radisson Golf Resort Pahalgam
Day 03
Srinagar | Nishat Bagh
Today takes in the Mughal terraces of Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh laid out beside Dal Lake, the spring-fed Cheshma Shahi garden and the hilltop Shankaracharya temple.
Overnight: Deluxe Houseboats by Royal Group Holiday Selection
Day 04
Katra | Trikuta Base
Spend the day around Katra at the base of the Trikuta hills, the starting point for the Vaishno Devi trek.
Overnight: Radisson Golf Resort Pahalgam
Day 05
Jammu | Temples and Fort
Take in the Raghunath Temple, Bahu Fort above the Tawi river and the terraced Bagh-e-Bahu gardens.
Overnight: Radisson Golf Resort Pahalgam
Day 06
Srinagar | Departure
Check out and transfer for your onward journey home.
Cost Includes
• 3 Star-star hotel accommodation (5 nights)
• Airport pickup and drop transfers
• Intercity transfers by AC vehicle
• Meals as per itinerary
• 7 activity passes (as per itinerary)
Cost Excludes
• Airfare (book your own flights separately)
• Meals not mentioned in inclusions
• Personal expenses (laundry, tips, telephone, shopping)
• Entry fees to monuments/attractions unless specified
