How to split five days between Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg without rushing.
Day 1-2: Srinagar
Start with the lake: houseboat, shikara, Mughal Gardens. Keep the second day for the old city and shopping. If you only have a long weekend, try our Srinagar Weekend Getaway.
Day 3: Gulmarg
Around 50 km from Srinagar. Take the Gondola early, before clouds build up, and give yourself buffer time for queues.
Day 4: Pahalgam
Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and the Lidder River. Ponies are optional; many spots are walkable.
Day 5: Sonamarg or departure
Sonamarg is a full-day side trip. If your flight is in the afternoon, skip it and enjoy a slow morning.
Make it yours
This is the backbone of our 6-day Kashmir Paradise plan. We can stretch, shrink or reorder it for kids, seniors or honeymooners.
