Shikaras on Dal Lake in Srinagar

Classic Kashmir

Kashmir Essentials

Srinagar · Gulmarg · Pahalgam · 5 nights / 6 days

A first journey through the valley that keeps its most loved places but removes the rush — mornings on the water, afternoons in the meadows, evenings with nowhere to be.

Why This Journey

  • The classic Kashmir landscape without a packed, hurried schedule
  • A gentle introduction to the valley's food, craft and rhythm
  • Short drives between each base, with time built in to simply stay put

Signature Experiences

  • Shikara morning on Dal Lake
  • Mughal gardens and old-city walnut wood workshops
  • Gondola and pine walks above Gulmarg
  • Lidder river trails around Pahalgam

Best Suited For

  • First-time visitors
  • Couples
  • Slow-paced sightseeing

Key Highlights

  • Dal Lake
  • Gulmarg meadows
  • Lidder Valley
Route Topography

Journey Flow & Waypoints

An unhurried progression designed across Srinagar · Gulmarg · Pahalgam over 5 nights / 6 days

Stop 01Waypoint 01

Dal Lake

Kashmir Sanctuary

Curated experience: Shikara morning on Dal Lake

Dal Lake
Stop 02Waypoint 02

Gulmarg meadows

Meadow of Flowers

Curated experience: Mughal gardens and old-city walnut wood workshops

Gulmarg meadows
Stop 03Waypoint 03

Lidder Valley

Kashmir Sanctuary

Curated experience: Gondola and pine walks above Gulmarg