Gulmarg Pahalgam Sonamarg Tour: Trip Overview
Sleep in all three hill stations: a night in Sonamarg, a night in Gulmarg and two in Pahalgam, with Srinagar at each end. More time in the mountains and less on the road.
Want to know more about where you're going? Read our Srinagar travel guide, Gulmarg travel guide, Pahalgam travel guide, Sonamarg travel guide.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Srinagar, Shikara Ride on Dal Lake
Our driver meets you at Srinagar airport or railway station and takes you to your hotel or houseboat. After you settle in, take a one-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake past the floating gardens, Char Chinar and the lake's handicraft boats, ideally at sunset. Evening free.
🏨 Overnight in Srinagar
Day 2Srinagar to Sonamarg
Drive to Sonamarg along the Sindh River and check in. Spend the afternoon at Thajiwas Glacier on foot or by pony. Staying overnight means a quiet evening in the valley after the day visitors have gone.
🏨 Overnight in Sonamarg
Day 3Sonamarg to Gulmarg
Drive from Sonamarg to Gulmarg via the outskirts of Srinagar (about 4 hours). Arrive in time for the Gondola to Kongdoori, then enjoy the quiet meadow in the evening.
🏨 Overnight in Gulmarg
Day 4Gulmarg to Pahalgam via Pampore
Drive to Pahalgam (about 4–4.5 hours). On the way, stop at the saffron fields of Pampore, the ruins of Awantipora and the cricket-bat workshops at Sangam. Arrive in the Lidder valley by afternoon and walk along the river in the evening.
🏨 Overnight in Pahalgam
Day 5Pahalgam: Betaab Valley, Aru and Chandanwari
Today you visit Pahalgam's side valleys in a local union taxi (private cabs aren't allowed in, and fares are paid locally): Betaab Valley's meadows and stream, the village of Aru, and Chandanwari, where snow often lingers into summer. Back at the hotel by evening.
🏨 Overnight in Pahalgam
Day 6Pahalgam to Srinagar
After breakfast, drive back to Srinagar (2.5–3 hours). Check in, then spend the afternoon on Dal Lake or shopping for pashmina, walnut wood and saffron.
🏨 Overnight in Srinagar
Day 7Departure from Srinagar
After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar airport or railway station. Leave at least two hours for airport security checks.
Plans can change with weather, road and local conditions. Your driver and our team will always suggest the best alternative on the day.
Photos from This Trip
Choose Your Hotel Category
This trip is priced in 4-star deluxe hotels. You can book the same itinerary in any of our four hotel categories; only the hotels and vehicle change.
| Category | Hotels | Vehicle | Price per person (from) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3★ Basic | Standard 3-star hotels and a standard houseboat | Sedan (Dzire / Etios) for 2–3 guests, Innova for 4–6 | ₹14,899 |
| 3★ Premium | Superior 3-star hotels in better locations and a deluxe houseboat | Sedan or Ertiga for 2–4 guests, Innova for 5–6 | ₹18,099 |
| 4★ Deluxe (this trip) | 4-star hotels with mountain or lake views and a deluxe or premium houseboat | Innova / Innova Crysta | ₹23,499 |
| 5★ Luxury | 5-star and luxury resort hotels and a heritage houseboat | Innova Crysta or premium SUV with an experienced driver | ₹53,499 |
Prices shown are indicative samples; your quote depends on dates and hotel availability. Compare categories: 3★ Basic · 3★ Premium · 4★ Deluxe · 5★ Luxury.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 4-star hotels with mountain or lake views and a deluxe or premium houseboat
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Private cab: Innova / Innova Crysta
- Airport / railway station pickup and drop
- 1-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Toll, parking, fuel and driver charges
Not included
- Flights and train tickets
- Lunch and snacks
- Gondola, pony, rafting and ski charges
- Local union taxis (Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Gulmarg)
- Room heaters where charged, tips, insurance and personal expenses
How to Book This Kashmir Trip
Send us your dates and group size with the form on this page or on WhatsApp. We'll check hotel availability and send your final itinerary and price, usually within a few hours. A booking is confirmed once we've received the advance and sent you a written confirmation.
This trip starts and ends in Srinagar (airport, railway station or your hotel). Prefer to start in Jammu? We can add Katra and Vaishno Devi at the beginning. See similar options in our srinagar tour packages, or compare every Kashmir tour package.
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Official information: J&K Cable Car Corporation (official Gulmarg Gondola bookings)
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