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A lone shikara gliding across a misty Dal Lake in Srinagar

Kashmir Holidays, planned around the season

Srinagar's lakes and Mughal gardens, Gulmarg's meadows and snow, Pahalgam's river valleys and the glacier country around Sonamarg – planned around the season you travel in.

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Kashmir brings together Srinagar’s lakes and Mughal gardens, Gulmarg’s meadows and snow, the river valleys of Pahalgam and the glacier country around Sonamarg. We plan each trip around the season you travel in, because the same itinerary feels very different in May and in January.

Highlights

  • Shikara ride and a houseboat stay on Dal Lake (in season; not in December or peak winter)
  • The Mughal gardens of Srinagar
  • Gulmarg Gondola (tickets separate; subject to weather and availability) and the meadows or snowfields of Gulmarg
  • Pahalgam's valleys along the Lidder river
  • The glacier area around Sonamarg
Seasons

Best time to visit

  • Spring and summer (about April to June): gardens in bloom and mild days; the busiest season, so book early.
  • Autumn (about September to November): clear skies and chinar colours; nights turn cold.
  • Winter (about December to February): snow in Gulmarg. Dal Lake can freeze, so there are no shikara rides in December or peak winter, and no overnight houseboat stays in winter.
  • Weather, snow and road status can change plans at short notice, especially for Sonamarg. We confirm what is possible close to departure.
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Suggested itinerary · 10 nights / 11 days

Kashmir with Ladakh

Route: Srinagar (2) – Gulmarg (1) – Pahalgam (2) – Srinagar – by air to Leh (3 incl. acclimatisation) – Nubra (1) – Leh

Suits: Inbound (international) visitors

Season: Jun–Sep (Leh flights year-round; Srinagar–Leh road usually Jun–Oct)

Kashmir rules apply: Pahalgam local sightseeing is by local union cab (excluded, paid directly); no shikara rides in December or peak winter; Sonamarg and the Gulmarg Gondola depend on weather and road status.

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Practical notes

Price

Price on request. Every quote is personal and depends on your dates, hotels and availability. Request a Personalised Quote.

Frequently asked questions

Can we do a shikara ride in winter?

Not in December or peak winter, when the lake can freeze. We will suggest alternatives for your dates.

Why are Pahalgam cabs extra?

Local union rules require their cabs for sightseeing in Pahalgam. We tell you in advance, and you pay them directly.

Can you add honeymoon extras?

Yes, as optional paid add-ons quoted separately.

Are prices fixed?

No. Every quote is personal and depends on your dates, hotels and availability.

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