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Kashmir Adventure: Gulmarg Snow or Meadows and Pahalgam Rivers
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Kashmir Adventure: Gulmarg Snow or Meadows and Pahalgam Rivers

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Duration

6 Days 5 Nights

Pickup

Srinagar Airport (SXR)

Drop

Srinagar Airport (SXR)

Type

Short-haul

Overview & Highlights

This private adventure trip is built around Gulmarg and Pahalgam, and the activities depend on the season. In winter, usually December to March, Gulmarg offers sledging and instructor-led skiing or snowboarding if snow conditions allow. From late spring to autumn it offers meadow walks, pony rides and views from the gondola. At Pahalgam you can walk or ride into Aru and Betaab valleys and, in the warmer months, add a river rafting session on the Lidder, subject to water levels. Every plan is quoted for your dates, fitness and group, so ask for a free quote.

  • Two nights in Gulmarg with a full activity day
  • Winter: sledging and instructor-led skiing or snowboarding, if snow allows
  • Summer and autumn: meadow walks, pony rides and the gondola
  • Pahalgam's Lidder river, with rafting in warmer months if water levels allow
  • Aru and Betaab valleys on foot, by pony or by local cab
  • Private AC vehicle throughout

Itinerary

1Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar
  • Arrive at Srinagar Airport and transfer to your hotel.
  • Check in and enjoy an easy evening.
  • Overnight stay in Srinagar.
2Day 2: Srinagar to Gulmarg
  • After breakfast, drive to Gulmarg, about two hours from Srinagar.
  • Check in to your hotel and ride the Gulmarg Gondola (Phase 1 included), weather permitting.
  • Spend the rest of the day acclimatising and exploring the meadow.
  • Overnight stay in Gulmarg.
3Day 3: Gulmarg Activity Day
  • In winter, spend the day on the snow with sledging or instructor-led skiing, if snow allows.
  • In other seasons, enjoy meadow walks or pony rides, with Khilanmarg possible when the snow has cleared.
  • The activities are optional, paid locally and depend on conditions on the day.
  • Overnight stay in Gulmarg.
4Day 4: Gulmarg to Pahalgam
  • After breakfast, drive to Pahalgam via Srinagar, about five hours with a lunch stop.
  • Check in to your hotel and walk beside the Lidder river.
  • Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
5Day 5: Pahalgam Activities | Return to Srinagar
  • After breakfast, explore Aru Valley or Betaab Valley by local cab, as local conditions allow.
  • In the warmer months, add a rafting session on the Lidder, subject to water levels and arrangement.
  • In the afternoon, drive to Srinagar, about three hours, and check in to your hotel.
  • Overnight stay in Srinagar.
6Day 6: Departure from Srinagar
  • After breakfast, check out of the hotel.
  • Transfer to Srinagar Airport for your flight home.

Weather, road conditions and safety may require changes to the itinerary.

Inclusions

  • 2 nights hotel stay in Srinagar, twin sharing
  • 2 nights hotel stay in Gulmarg, twin sharing
  • 1 night hotel stay in Pahalgam, twin sharing
  • Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotels
  • Private AC vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Airport arrival and departure transfers in Srinagar
  • Gulmarg Gondola Phase 1 ride
  • Assistance from our travel experts

Exclusions

  • Flights, trains or other transport to and from Srinagar
  • Lunches and any meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses, laundry, tips and porterage
  • Skiing, snowboarding, sledging, rafting, pony rides, equipment hire, instructors and other activities
  • Gulmarg Gondola Phase 2 ticket, which can be added on request
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
  • GST as applicable

Other Info

Must carry

  • Valid government photo ID for every traveller (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence)
  • Return flight or train tickets
  • Thermals, waterproof jacket, gloves, cap and snow-grip shoes (winter)
  • Comfortable trekking shoes and a change of clothes (summer)
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and lip balm
  • Personal medicines, including anything for altitude or motion sickness
  • Some cash for ponies, local cabs, tips and small purchases
  • Power bank and phone charger (Indian plugs are used)

Notes

  • Every traveller must carry a valid government photo ID, which is checked at hotels and security points.
  • Standard hotel check-in is around 2 pm and check-out around 12 noon.
  • The order of the itinerary may change due to weather, road, flight or operational conditions, without reducing the sights covered.
  • Rates and availability are confirmed at the time of booking; cancellation and refund are as per our Terms & Conditions.
  • Adventure activities carry risk and depend on weather, snow and water levels; age, health and fitness limits set by the operators apply.
  • Gulmarg usually has snow from about December to March, but the amount and timing vary and snow cannot be guaranteed.
  • The Gulmarg Gondola depends on wind and weather, and the upper phase can close at short notice; if so, we will suggest an alternative where possible.
  • Gulmarg's upper gondola station is close to 4,000 metres. Some travellers feel breathless or get headaches, so tell us about any heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions in advance.
  • Heavy snow, rain or landslides can close mountain roads and delay flights, mainly from December to February and in heavy monsoon rain. Keep spare time before any onward connection.
  • At Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg some points are reached only by local union cab or pony; we confirm at booking what is included.

See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.

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