About this departure
A signature fixed departure for travellers who want the classic Kashmir arc without rushing.
Fixed departure
Monday, 12 October 2026 → 17 October 2026
Classic Valley Circuit
Dal mornings, Pahalgam meadows, and a Gulmarg window — paced for first-timers.
5N/6D
From ₹28,500 onwards
Open
8 seats left
How things will go
- Day before: we confirm pickup time and WhatsApp group.
- Arrival: Srinagar airport meet — private transfer to stay.
- Each morning: breakfast, then a paced day block with buffer for light and weather.
- Evenings: free time; optional shikara or old-city stroll.
- Departure: soft morning and timed airport drop.
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Srinagar
Dal / Nigeen
Arrive Srinagar — Airport meet, check-in, evening shikara orientation.
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Day 2
Gardens & old city
Srinagar
Gardens & old city — Mughal gardens, soft old-city flavours, lakeside evening.
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Day 3
Pahalgam meadows
Pahalgam
Pahalgam meadows — Drive to Pahalgam; meadow time and paced valley views.
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Day 4
Betaab / Aru window
Pahalgam
Betaab / Aru window — Local sightseeing as weather allows; evening free.
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Day 5
Gulmarg alpine
Gulmarg
Gulmarg alpine — Gondola window (weather permitting); return Srinagar.
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Day 6
Departure
Srinagar
Departure — Soft morning; airport transfer timed to flights.
Included
- MAP — Modified American Plan (daily breakfast & dinner)
- Accommodation as per confirmed stay style & itinerary (twin / double sharing)
- Private chauffeur vehicle for airport transfers, inter-town drives & sightseeing as per itinerary
- Fuel, toll taxes & parking for the allocated tour vehicle on touring days
- Complimentary 1-hour evening shikara ride on Dal / Nigeen (once per trip; timing by KTC host)
- Srinagar airport pick-up & drop on plan dates
- KTC Srinagar coordination & on-trip assistance (working hours)
- Daily breakfast & dinner at hotel / houseboat (fixed menu or buffet as property offers)
- Gulmarg Gondola (Phase 1) included when guest agrees to book in advance with KTC before arrival — subject to weather & operations
Not included
- Air / train tickets to & from Srinagar
- Lunch
- Pony rides, sledging & local pony / adventure activity charges
- Side-scene cab rides at destinations (separate cabs to valley gates, optional add-on points) unless expressly included in written confirmation
- Personal shopping, laundry, tips & porterage
- Monument, garden, forest & activity entry fees unless explicitly listed in inclusions
- Gulmarg Gondola if not pre-booked and confirmed in writing with KTC before arrival
- Travel insurance, medical expenses & trip-cancellation cover
- GST / applicable taxes unless stated in written quote
- Anything not specifically listed under inclusions