Jammu & Kashmir
Kashmir
Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, the trip that photographs itself
- Suggested trip
- 5 to 7 days, including travel
- Suited to
- families; couples
In 30 seconds
- Ideal length
- 5 to 7 days, including travel
- Best time
- April to June for gardens and mild weather, December to February for snow
- Good for
- Family, Couple, Honeymoon, Friends / Group
- Popular from
- Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru
Kashmir: Pahalgam Valley
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Getting there
- Getting there
- Fly to Srinagar, direct from most metros
- Srinagar to Gulmarg
- Approx 50 km, 2 hours
- Srinagar to Pahalgam
- Approx 90 km, 2.5 hours
Make the route work for you
Before you choose Kashmir
- Who this idea suits
- Family, Couple, Honeymoon, Friends / Group. Travelling with children, elders or anyone with mobility needs? Tell us and we set the daily pace around them.
- Allow for your departure city
- Flights into Srinagar are the usual route from most Indian cities. We arrange airport pickup and the full Srinagar-Gulmarg-Pahalgam circuit from there. Travel estimates vary with your actual starting point, traffic and operating conditions.
What should my written quote confirm?
- Property name, room category and meal plan
- Vehicle type, pickup point and arrival/return times
- Total cost, taxes, inclusions and optional extras
- Availability, payment schedule and cancellation terms
About this trip
A Kashmir trip usually covers Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, and we plan it that way for most groups. Houseboats on Dal Lake, the gondola and snow at Gulmarg, and the valleys around Pahalgam give a trip that changes scenery almost every day.
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It works well for families and couples in particular, and for groups that want a trip that feels a level more special than a standard weekend getaway.
How to reach: Flights into Srinagar are the usual route from most Indian cities. We arrange airport pickup and the full Srinagar-Gulmarg-Pahalgam circuit from there.
The Reality Check
When not to go:Peak July, when it is busiest and hotel rates are highest
Trip highlights
- A night or two on a houseboat on Dal Lake
- Gulmarg gondola ride, one of the highest cable cars in the world
- Pahalgam's Betaab and Aru valleys
- Mughal Gardens in Srinagar
- Shikara rides at sunset
Sample itinerary
A starting point, not a confirmed booking. Changes depend on dates, access and availability.
4 day plan
Drops Pahalgam so the days are not spent on the road. Keeps the houseboat night.
7 day plan with a spare day
Adds a full day in Pahalgam and one buffer day for weather on the Gulmarg road.
What's typically included
- Stay in hand-picked hotels or homestays for your group size
- Private or shared transport as per your plan
- Daily breakfast (more meals available on request)
- Sightseeing and activities as per itinerary
- A single Gozy Trips point of contact from booking to return
What's not included
- Flights or train tickets to the base city, unless added to your plan
- Personal expenses, tips and anything outside the listed itinerary
- Adventure activities not included in the base package (available as add-ons)
- Travel insurance
- Anything not explicitly listed as included on your final quote
Price depends on your dates, hotel category, group size and how much transport you need. Send us your plan for a real quote.
- Itemised quoteEvery quote is itemised: the hotel and room type for each night, the vehicle, and which meals are included, so you can compare it line by line.
- Second opinion on any quoteAlready have a quote from another agency? Send it and we will tell you whether we can do the same trip for less. If we cannot, we will say so.
