The valley and beyond
Hover a pin to preview, click to open.Seven places, each with its own reason
Which destination for which trip?
Choosing where to go
Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam cover most first trips in five to six days. Add Sonmarg if you have one more day.
Yes, from June to September, when the Srinagar–Leh road is open. Plan nine to ten days in all and allow time to adjust to the altitude in Leh.
If you want to visit Vaishno Devi, yes. Katra is on the rail route into the valley, so it fits easily at the start or the end of a trip.
Srinagar, Gulmarg (Phase 1 of the Gondola) and Pahalgam. Keep Ladakh for when children are older, because of the altitude.
Quieter spring gardens and villages: Kokernag, Verinag, Achabal and Aharbal waterfall, and the saffron fields of Pampore in late October.







