Kashmir, Fully Explored
Six unhurried days, with a night among Pahalgam's pines
6 Days / 5 Nights · Srinagar → Sonamarg → Gulmarg → Pahalgam (overnight) → Srinagar
The fuller version of Kashmir's classic loop with an overnight stay in Pahalgam and a visit to Hazratbal Shrine.
Handcrafted by 2 Solo Souls | Slow travel, done right
The Experience
More room to breathe with an overnight stay in Pahalgam, Hazratbal Shrine and a final evening on a Dal Lake houseboat.
Highlights of the Journey
- Nishat Bagh and Botanical Garden.
- Thajiwas Glacier or Zero Point and Hazratbal Shrine.
- Gulmarg Gondola.
- Overnight stay in Pahalgam with Betaab Valley, Chandanwari and Aru Valley.
- Mini-Switzerland (Baisaran) and Dal Lake houseboat.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Srinagar
Visit Nishat Bagh and Botanical Garden. Overnight in Srinagar.
Day 2 – Srinagar → Sonamarg → Srinagar (84 km)
Visit Thajiwas Glacier or Zero Point. Stop at Hazratbal Shrine. Overnight in Srinagar.
Day 3 – Srinagar → Gulmarg → Srinagar (52 km)
Experience the Gulmarg Gondola and snow activities. Overnight in Srinagar.
Day 4 – Srinagar → Pahalgam (95 km)
Visit Betaab Valley, Chandanwari and Aru Valley before overnight stay in Pahalgam.
Day 5 – Pahalgam → Srinagar (95 km)
Horse ride to Mini-Switzerland (Baisaran), then return to Srinagar for a traditional houseboat stay.
Day 6 – Departure
Morning sightseeing (if time permits) followed by airport transfer.
Before You Go
- Layered clothing.
- Walking shoes.
- Light jacket.
- Sunscreen and sunglasses.
- Union cabs required in restricted zones.
- Book Gondola tickets in advance.
Top Experiences
Moments Worth Planning Around
Dal Lake and Houseboats
Wake up to calm lake views, take a Shikara ride and experience Srinagar's most iconic stay.
Himalayan Landscapes
Enjoy scenic drives through valleys, pine forests, snow viewpoints and high mountain roads.