8 nights across Gulmarg, Sonmarg, Pahalgam and Srinagar, taking in the carved Avantipura temple ruins. Return flights and stays included.
Avantipura Ruins opens this 8-night Kashmir itinerary that links Gulmarg, Sonmarg, Pahalgam and Srinagar. Travel runs through 4-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.
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 11 included activities across the 8 nights. One night is spent on a traditional Dal Lake houseboat.
Who this tour suits
Coverage runs to 8 nights in 4-star hotels, return airport transfers, 11 activities and daily breakfast. That mix suits families, couples and small groups who want Kashmir planned end to end. Lock in dates for Gulmarg, Sonmarg, 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: Srinagar | Day Excursion to Doodhpatri
The day covers the rolling pastures of Doodhpatri.
Day 5: Gulmarg | Gondola and Meadows
Ride the Gulmarg gondola up toward Apharwat and spend time on the high meadows and pine slopes.
Day 6: Sonmarg | Alpine Meadows
Spend the day at the meadows of Sonmarg in the Sindh valley, with the Thajiwas glacier trail nearby.
Day 7: Pahalgam | Lidder Valley
Spend the day in the Lidder valley around Pahalgam, with the Betaab Valley and Aru meadows nearby.
Day 8: Srinagar | Dal Lake and Old City
Take a shikara ride on Dal Lake and walk the old-city lanes around the Jamia Masjid and Hazratbal shrine.
Day 9: Srinagar | Departure
Check out and transfer for your onward journey home.
Inclusions
• 4 Star / 5 Star-star hotel accommodation — Green Rooms Resort Gulmarg (2 nights)
• 4 Star / 5 Star-star hotel accommodation — Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Sonamarg (2 nights)
• 4 Star / 5 Star-star hotel accommodation — Radisson Golf Resort-Holidays Selection (2 nights)
• 4 Star / 5 Star-star hotel accommodation — WelcomHeritage Gurkha Houseboats (2 nights)
• Airport pickup and drop transfers
• Intercity transfers by AC vehicle
• Meals as per itinerary
• 11 activity passes (as per itinerary)
Avantipura Ruins opens this 8-night Kashmir itinerary that links Gulmarg, Sonmarg, Pahalgam and Srinagar. Travel runs through 4-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.
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 11 included activities across the 8 nights. One night is spent on a traditional Dal Lake houseboat.
Who this tour suits
Coverage runs to 8 nights in 4-star hotels, return airport transfers, 11 activities and daily breakfast. That mix suits families, couples and small groups who want Kashmir planned end to end. Lock in dates for Gulmarg, Sonmarg, 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.
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: WelcomHeritage Gurkha Houseboats
Day 04
Srinagar | Day Excursion to Doodhpatri
The day covers the rolling pastures of Doodhpatri.
Overnight: WelcomHeritage Gurkha Houseboats
Day 05
Gulmarg | Gondola and Meadows
Ride the Gulmarg gondola up toward Apharwat and spend time on the high meadows and pine slopes.
