Kashmir winter tour package (5 Nights / 6 Days)

• Morning (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

  • Arrival at Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar

  • Meet & greet by tour representative

  • Transfer to heated hotel / traditional houseboat

  • Welcome drink with hot Kashmiri Kahwa

  • Early check-in (subject to availability)

  • Freshen up & breakfast

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  Afternoon (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

  Mughal Gardens – Winter Charm

  Nishat Bagh

  • Snow-covered terraced Mughal garden

  • Views of Dal Lake and Zabarwan Mountains

  • Chinar trees standing dramatically bare and proud

  Shalimar Bagh

  • Built by Emperor Jahangir

  • Persian-style architecture dusted with snow

  • Calm, crowd-free winter experience

  Chashme Shahi

  • Natural spring flowing even in winter

  • Refreshing cold air and panoramic views

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  Evening (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

  Dal Lake Winter Experience

  • Shikara ride on Dal Lake (included)

  • Floating gardens in winter silence

  • Snow-topped houseboats

  • Sunset reflections on icy waters

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  Night

  • Dinner at hotel / houseboat

  • Overnight stay in Srinagar

• Distance: 50 km | Travel Time: 2 hours

  Morning (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM)

  • Breakfast at hotel

  • Drive to Gulmarg, Kashmir’s snow capital

  • Snow-covered pine forests en route

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  Afternoon (11:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

  Gulmarg Winter Activities

  Gulmarg Meadows

  • Thick snow blanket across open meadows

  • Surrounded by fir and pine forests

  Gondola Cable Car Ride (Optional)

  • Phase 1: Gulmarg → Kongdoori

  • Phase 2: Kongdoori → Apharwat Peak

  • Panoramic Himalayan snow views

  Snow Activities

  • Snow sledging

  • Skiing & snowboarding (optional)

  • Snowman building and snow play

  • Winter photography

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  Evening (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

  • Hot tea & snacks

  • Return to Srinagar

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  Night

  • Dinner

  • Overnight stay in Srinagar

• Distance: 90 km | Travel Time: 3–4 hours

  Morning (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

  • Breakfast

  • Drive to Pahalgam

  • En-route stops:

    • Pampore saffron fields (winter view)

    • Awantipora ruins (photo stop)

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  Afternoon (12:30 PM – 4:30 PM)

  Pahalgam Winter Sightseeing

  Lidder River

  • Partially frozen river

  • Snow-covered riverbanks

  Betaab Valley

  • White winter landscapes

  • Famous movie location

  Aru Valley (subject to road conditions)

  • Deep snow scenery

  • Pine forests and frozen meadows

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  Evening (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

  • Tea & leisure walk

  • Return to Srinagar

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  Night

  • Dinner

  • Overnight stay in Srinagar

Morning (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

• Breakfast

• Visit Shankaracharya Temple

  • Panoramic winter views of Srinagar

  • Dal Lake & snow-covered cityscape

Afternoon (12:30 PM – 4:00 PM)

Hazratbal Shrine

• White marble mosque by Dal Lake

• Calm winter atmosphere

• Scenic lakeside setting

Evening (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

Shopping & City Walk

• Lal Chowk Market

• Polo View Market

• Buy:

  • Pashmina & woolen shawls

  • Kashmiri saffron

  • Dry fruits

  • Handicrafts & souvenirs

Night

• Dinner

• Overnight stay in Srinagar

Distance: 80 km | Travel Time: 3 hours

Morning (7:30 AM – 11:00 AM)

• Breakfast

• Drive to Sonmarg

• Sindh Valley winter views

Afternoon (11:30 AM – 4:00 PM)

Sonmarg Winter Exploration

Sonmarg Meadows

• Vast snowfields

• Surrounded by glaciers

Thajiwas Glacier (if accessible)

• Pony ride (optional)

• Snow slides and ice formations

• Frozen streams and photo spots

Evening (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

• Return to Srinagar

• Evening tea and rest

Night

• Farewell dinner

• Overnight stay in Srinagar

Morning (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM)

• Breakfast

• Check-out from hotel

Optional Sightseeing (Time Permitting)

Pari Mahal

• Snow-dusted terraced gardens

• Panoramic city views

Departure

• Transfer to Srinagar Airport

• Drop 2–3 hours before flight

• Tour ends with winter memories and full phone storage