There isn't one best package for Kashmir; there's a best package for your group. Here's how we match trips to travellers.
- Choose the trip by who's travelling first, then by season, then by budget.
- First-timers: 5–6 nights covering Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg.
- Families: fewer hotel changes and a rest day.
- Pilgrims: start in Jammu or Katra with Vaishno Devi.
First-time visitors
Five or six nights: Srinagar with a houseboat night, a night in Gulmarg, two in Pahalgam and Sonamarg as a day trip. Try the 5 nights 6 days Kashmir package or the Srinagar to Srinagar Kashmir tour.
Couples and honeymooners
Fewer places, more time. A houseboat, one mountain night and free afternoons. See Kashmir packages for couples, or go 5-star with the luxury Kashmir honeymoon.
Families with children or elders
Short drives, two bases (Srinagar and Pahalgam), and a rest day. See Kashmir family tour packages.
Friends and groups
One big vehicle, rooms together and more activities: rafting, snow points and treks. See Kashmir group tour packages.
Pilgrims
Start in Jammu or Katra, complete the Vaishno Devi yatra, rest, then the valley: the Katra to Kashmir tour package. Yatra details are on the Shrine Board site.
Snow lovers
December to March, with two nights in Gulmarg: the Kashmir winter tour package.
Then pick the hotel category
Once you know the trip, choose basic 3-star, premium 3-star, 4-star or 5-star. Every package page shows sample prices for all four, and our price list by category explains the differences.
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About the author: Written and checked by the Travel Wiki planning team, who arrange Kashmir and Ladakh trips every week from Srinagar and Bijbihara.
