Jammu &
Kashmir Escape
Discover Kashmir’s snow-capped mountains, serene Dal Lake, lush valleys and beautiful Mughal Gardens on a memorable 5-day journey with Srinagar hotel stays and scenic excursions to Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Gulmarg.
Your Kashmir Holiday
Experience the natural beauty of Kashmir with a Srinagar-based itinerary covering peaceful lakes, mountain scenery, green valleys and popular hill destinations.
About This Package
Kashmir, often called “Paradise on Earth”, is known for its serene lakes, snow-clad peaks, lush meadows and picturesque valleys. This itinerary combines leisure and sightseeing, with Srinagar as your base for exploring the region.
Visit Srinagar’s famous Mughal Gardens and local markets, enjoy a Shikara ride on Dal Lake, and take scenic excursions to Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Gulmarg. You will return to Srinagar each evening for your overnight stay.
The supplied quotation mentions travel dates of 4–8 January 2026, which have passed. Contact Carvaan Travels for current travel dates, hotel availability and an updated quotation before booking.
Package Highlights
Kashmir Hotel Packages
Choose from the hotel categories mentioned in the supplied quotation. Both options include four nights in Srinagar with breakfast and dinner for the quoted group of two adults and two children.
Comfort Stay in Srinagar
A comfortable base for exploring Srinagar and enjoying day excursions to Kashmir’s scenic destinations.
- Hotel Crown Prince, The Victory, Heritage Luxury or similar
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Accommodation for the quoted group
- Airport transfers and sightseeing as specified
- One-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake
Premium Stay in Srinagar
Upgrade your Kashmir holiday with a 4-star-equivalent hotel option, subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
- Welcome Heritage by M Grand or similar
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Accommodation for the quoted group
- Airport transfers and sightseeing as specified
- One-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake
Sightseeing & Experiences
Explore Kashmir’s celebrated gardens, lakes, valleys and mountain scenery during the excursions included in your itinerary.
Mughal Gardens & Dal Lake
Discover Srinagar’s landscaped Mughal Gardens, local markets and iconic lake views.
- Nishat Bagh
- Shalimar Bagh
- Dal Lake
- Local market exploration
- One-hour Shikara ride
Pahalgam
Enjoy a scenic drive through countryside and pine forests to the Valley of Shepherds.
- Saffron fields of Pampore
- Awantipura ruins
- Picturesque countryside and rice fields
- Valley views and leisurely walks
- Optional local sightseeing at extra cost
Sonamarg & Gulmarg
Take in alpine meadows and mountain landscapes, with optional seasonal activities available locally.
- Sonamarg, the Meadow of Gold
- Gulmarg, the Meadow of Flowers
- Optional Gondola ride at extra cost
- Optional pony rides and sledging
- Seasonal snow and road conditions apply
Kashmir Day-by-Day Itinerary
A simple overview of the 5-day itinerary from the supplied package. Sightseeing order and timings may change according to arrival time, weather and road conditions.
Arrive at Srinagar Airport, where you will be welcomed by the local representative and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, begin half-day sightseeing depending on your arrival time.
- Visit Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh
- Enjoy views of Dal Lake
- Explore local markets
- Enjoy a one-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake
Overnight: Srinagar hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam, known as the Valley of Shepherds. The quoted distance is approximately 96 km one way, with a typical drive of around 3 hours, depending on road and traffic conditions.
- Visit the saffron fields of Pampore
- See the Awantipura ruins
- Enjoy countryside, rice fields and pine forest scenery
- Explore Pahalgam and take in the valley views
Return to Srinagar in the evening.
Overnight: Srinagar hotel.
After breakfast, set out for a full-day excursion to Sonamarg, the Meadow of Gold, located in the scenic Sindh Valley and surrounded by mountains and alpine meadows.
- Enjoy mountain and meadow views
- Spend time exploring the area, subject to access and conditions
- Optional pony ride to Thajwas Glacier
- Optional seasonal snow sledging
Return to Srinagar in the late afternoon or evening.
Overnight: Srinagar hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Gulmarg, known as the Meadow of Flowers, at approximately 2,730 metres above sea level. Enjoy scenic views along the route from Tangmarg to Gulmarg.
- Explore Gulmarg’s mountain scenery
- Optional Gondola cable-car ride
- Optional pony rides, sledge rides or a short trek towards Khilangmarg
- Enjoy the surroundings of this well-known ski destination
Return to Srinagar in the evening.
Overnight: Srinagar hotel.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then check out and transfer to Srinagar Airport for your onward journey.
Take home wonderful memories of Kashmir’s lakes, gardens, valleys and mountain landscapes.
Tour ends: Srinagar Airport.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Review the services included in the supplied quotation and the expenses that may need to be paid separately.
What's Included
- Assistance from a representative on arrival
- Four nights’ accommodation in Srinagar in a base-category room
- Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel
- One double room, one extra bed and one child-no-bed arrangement as stated in the quotation
- Airport pick-up and drop transfers
- Sightseeing as per itinerary in one AC Innova on a point-to-point basis
- One-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Welcome drink on arrival at the hotel
- Tolls, parking charges and driver allowances
- 24/7 telephonic support during the tour
What's Not Included
- Airfare or train fare
- Personal expenses, shopping, tips and laundry
- Meals other than breakfast and dinner specified in the package
- Monument, garden and camera entry fees
- Gondola tickets in Gulmarg
- Pony or horse rides and sledging
- Local union taxis in Pahalgam and Sonamarg
- Transport to Thajwas Glacier and other optional sightseeing points
- Professional guide charges
- Mineral water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, starters and snacks
- Room heater charges or additional hotel services
- Travel insurance and medical expenses
- Extra sightseeing or vehicle usage outside the stated itinerary
- Additional costs caused by weather, road closures, flight delays or other unforeseen events
- Any service not specifically listed in the inclusions
Important Information & Travel Conditions
Please review these important conditions before confirming your Kashmir holiday.
Ready to Explore Kashmir?
Plan your Srinagar stay and scenic excursions to Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Gulmarg with Carvaan Travels. Contact us for updated rates, hotel availability and a package tailored to your travel dates.
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