Chinar season: mid-Oct to mid-Nov

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Late chinar colour, cold clear mornings and some of the best-value stays of the year.See November trips →
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CHINAR & SAFFRON SEASON

Kashmir Tour Packages, Planned Around You

Plan around chinar colour and the saffron harvest, with itineraries, stays and transport for your dates, group and preferred pace.

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Family holidays · Honeymoon trips · Private group travel

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  • Kashmir-Based TeamPlan your holiday with a team based in Pampore, Kashmir.
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Compare day-wise routes, see where you will stay each night and choose a starting point for your holiday. Your final quotation depends on your dates, group and selected arrangements.

Honeymoon

Chinar Honeymoon

5 nights / 6 days

Overnights Houseboat 1 · Srinagar 1 · Gulmarg 1 · Pahalgam 2

A honeymoon timed for chinar colour (best October to November), with a houseboat night.

  • Rooms on twin sharing in the chosen tier
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • Private cab for all transfers and sightseeing (driver, fuel, tolls, parking)

Indicative from ₹21,799 per person

Price basis

Twin sharing · 5 nights / 6 days · Deluxe stays · Lowest price of the year · Deluxe · GST included · Indicative. Prices are confirmed in your written quotation. Your quotation confirms the price for your dates, group and arrangements.

View Day-wise Plan — Chinar Honeymoon

Autumn Photography Tour

6 nights / 7 days

Overnights Srinagar 3 · Gulmarg 1 · Pahalgam 2

Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam with extra time for autumn light (best October to November).

  • Rooms on twin sharing in the chosen tier
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • Private cab for all transfers and sightseeing (driver, fuel, tolls, parking)

Indicative from ₹24,999 per person

Price basis

Twin sharing · 6 nights / 7 days · Deluxe stays · Lowest price of the year · Deluxe · GST included · Indicative. Prices are confirmed in your written quotation. Your quotation confirms the price for your dates, group and arrangements.

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Saffron Season Kashmir

4 nights / 5 days

Overnights Srinagar 2 · Pahalgam 2

Includes a dawn visit to the Pampore saffron fields (best late October to early November).

  • Rooms on twin sharing in the chosen tier
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • Private cab for all transfers and sightseeing (driver, fuel, tolls, parking)

Indicative from ₹17,099 per person

Price basis

Twin sharing · 4 nights / 5 days · Deluxe stays · Lowest price of the year · Deluxe · GST included · Indicative. Prices are confirmed in your written quotation. Your quotation confirms the price for your dates, group and arrangements.

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Family

Kashmir Classic

4 nights / 5 days

Overnights Srinagar 2 · Gulmarg 1 · Pahalgam 1

A five-day introduction with overnight stays in Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam.

  • Rooms on twin sharing in the chosen tier
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • Private cab for all transfers and sightseeing (driver, fuel, tolls, parking)

Indicative from ₹17,599 per person

Price basis

Twin sharing · 4 nights / 5 days · Deluxe stays · Lowest price of the year · Deluxe · GST included · Indicative. Prices are confirmed in your written quotation. Your quotation confirms the price for your dates, group and arrangements.

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Choose Your Kashmir Trip by Duration

Compare the overnight stops as well as the number of days. Choose a starting itinerary, then share your arrival times and preferences so we can review the plan for your trip.

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Kashmir Holidays for Families, Couples & Groups

Find a starting point that matches who you are travelling with and how you want to spend your time.

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Family Holidays

Plan your stays and sightseeing around your family's pace and room requirements.Honeymoon couple wrapped in a red shawl smiling in a snowy pine forest

Honeymoon Trips

Explore couple-focused plans with stay preferences and optional experiences.Winter & Snow

Winter & Snow

Browse winter itineraries and discuss arrangements for your travel dates.Luxury Holidays

Luxury Holidays

Share your preferences for premium stays, vehicles and a more relaxed pace.Budget Trips

Budget Trips

Compare routes and stay categories around your budget.Friends & Groups

Friends & Groups

Match your itinerary, rooms and transport to the size of your group.Local guide showing two international travellers around an old-town lane with wooden balconies

International Visitors

Plans written for visitors travelling from abroad, with arrival notes and a reminder to check entry and permit requirements with the official sources before you book.

Also see: Senior-friendly Trips · Houseboat Stays · Pilgrimage

What Determines Your Kashmir Trip Cost?

Your Kashmir trip cost depends on your travel dates, number of nights, room arrangements, stay category, vehicle and selected experiences. Compare quotations on the same basis and check what is included before you confirm.

  • Dates & Duration

    The travel period and number of nights affect the quotation.

  • Stays & Rooms

    Stay category, room occupancy and family requirements shape accommodation costs.

  • Group & Vehicle

    Passenger count, luggage and transport preferences affect the arrangement.

  • Activities & Extras

    Check which meals, tickets, local transport and experiences are included or charged separately.

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Explore Kashmir, Jammu & Ladakh

Start with Kashmir's main destinations, then explore options for a longer or more focused journey.

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Preview Your Kashmir Itinerary

Preview a six-day route through Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, then adjust it around your arrival, stay preferences and travel pace.

5 nights / 6 days · Srinagar 2 nights · Gulmarg 1 night · Pahalgam 2 nights

Day 1: Arrive in Srinagar

Arrive at Srinagar airport or Srinagar railway station (Vande Bharat); your driver meets you. Check in; sunset shikara on Dal Lake.

Overnight: Srinagar · Meals: Breakfast, dinner · Pace: Easy

Day 1 Arrive in Srinagar

Day 1: Arrive in Srinagar

Arrive at Srinagar airport or Srinagar railway station (Vande Bharat); your driver meets you. Check in; sunset shikara on Dal Lake.

Overnight: Srinagar · Meals: Breakfast, dinner · Pace: Easy

Day 2 Mughal gardens and old city

Day 2: Mughal gardens and old city

Mughal gardens — Nishat, Shalimar, Chashme Shahi — in the morning; the old city and Jamia Masjid after lunch; evening at leisure.

Overnight: Srinagar · Meals: Breakfast, dinner · Pace: Easy

Day 3 Srinagar to Gulmarg

Day 3: Srinagar to Gulmarg

Drive Srinagar → Gulmarg (~50 km, 1.5–2 h). Afternoon: Gulmarg Gondola (J&K Cable Car Corporation; tickets booked online in each traveller's own ID): Phase 1 to Kongdoori; Phase 2 on clear days for fit adults; meadow walk and St Mary's Church.

Overnight: Gulmarg · Meals: Breakfast, dinner · Pace: Moderate

Day 4 Gulmarg to Pahalgam

Day 4: Gulmarg to Pahalgam

Drive Gulmarg → Pahalgam (~145 km, 4–4.5 h). Check in and take it easy.

Overnight: Pahalgam · Meals: Breakfast, dinner · Pace: Easy

Day 5 Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari

Day 5: Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari

Valleys by local union vehicle (tour cabs can't enter): Aru in the morning, Betaab after lunch, Chandanwari if access allows.

Overnight: Pahalgam · Meals: Breakfast, dinner · Pace: Easy

Day 6 Departure

Day 6: Departure

Drive Pahalgam → Srinagar (~95 km, 2.5–3 h) — leave early for your flight or train. Transfer to Srinagar airport or railway station for your onward journey.

Overnight: — · Meals: Breakfast · Pace: Easy

Optional experiences for this plan: Airport / Vande Bharat station pickup, Extra cab day / vehicle upgrade, Sunset shikara, Local guide (old city / gardens), SIM help on arrival, Videographer — iPhone gimbal (2 h) / DSLR half-day, Houseboat night (Dal / Nigeen), Room decor & candle-light dinner, Offbeat day (Kokernag–Verinag–Achabal / Aharbal)

Final routing and activities depend on arrival times, availability and local conditions.

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Your accommodation and vehicle are part of the plan. Tell us what matters to your group so your quotation reflects the arrangements you need.

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Your Stay Preferences

Choose from the stay categories available for your route, tell us your room requirements and let us know whether you would like a houseboat stay. Hotel names, room categories and availability are shared in your quotation before confirmation.

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Transport for Your Group

Choose a vehicle category around your group size, luggage and comfort preferences. We will confirm the vehicle arrangement and relevant details in your quotation.

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Add the Experiences You Want

Tell us which experiences interest you. We will explain availability, timing and any extra cost in your quotation.

Services You Can Request

Each service has its own page with what to expect and how to ask for it. Availability, timing and any extra cost are confirmed in your quotation.

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Car Rental

Choose a vehicle around your group size, luggage and route.View details — Car Rental →
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Station Pickup

A vehicle to meet you at a supported railway station.View details — Station Pickup →
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Stays

Hotel and houseboat arrangements, confirmed in your quotation.View details — Stays →
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Shikara Rides

Ask about a shikara ride and its duration for your plan.View details — Shikara Rides →
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Videographer & Photoshoot

Ask about a gimbal or camera session for part of your trip.View details — Videographer & Photoshoot →
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Local Guides

Ask about a local guide for the old city, gardens or a walk.View details — Local Guides →

Kashmir Through the Seasons

Each season changes what the valley offers. Start with the one you are travelling in, or compare the others.

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Your dates help shape the route, stay options and experiences to consider. Explore our month-by-month guides, or ask us to help you choose a suitable time.

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    Compare the proposed itinerary, stay arrangements, vehicle and inclusions.

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    Review the booking terms and complete the confirmation steps agreed with our team.

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Questions Before You Plan Your Trip

Can I customize a Kashmir tour package?

Yes. Start with a listed itinerary and tell us what you would like to change. We can discuss the route, stay preferences, vehicle and optional experiences before preparing your quotation.

How many days should I plan for Kashmir?

The right duration depends on the destinations you want to include and your travel pace. Compare our shorter and longer itineraries, or share your available days so we can suggest a suitable starting point.

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How much does a Kashmir trip cost?

The quotation depends on your dates, number of nights, travellers, room requirements, vehicle and selected extras. Share these details so we can quote the arrangements you need, with inclusions and exclusions clearly listed.

What is included in my package?

Inclusions depend on the plan you choose. Your quotation will specify accommodation, transport, meals and any included activities, along with exclusions and optional costs.

When will I receive the hotel names?

Hotel names, room categories and availability are shared in your quotation before confirmation. Tell us your preferred stay category and room requirements when you enquire.

How do you choose a vehicle for my group?

We consider your passenger count, luggage, route and comfort preferences. The vehicle arrangement and relevant capacity details are confirmed with your quotation.

Are sightseeing activities and local transport included?

Only the items listed as included in your quotation are covered. Activities, entry tickets and any separate local transport arrangements should be checked before you confirm.

Can I request airport or railway-station pickup?

Include your arrival point and expected arrival time in your enquiry. We will discuss the pickup arrangement and show whether it is included or separately charged in your quotation.

How can I see the payment and cancellation terms?

Ask for the terms applicable to your quotation before confirming. Review the payment schedule, cancellation conditions and any supplier-specific restrictions with our team.

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