How many days are enough for a Kashmir trip?

Most travellers do 6 days: Srinagar (2N) · Houseboat (1N) · Pahalgam (1N) · Gulmarg (1N). We can shorten or extend this — some guests add a beach or city stopover at the end.

What does an Axplorar Kashmir holiday include?

Handpicked hotels, private airport and sightseeing transfers, entry tickets for the experiences you choose, selected meals, and a real person on WhatsApp through your trip. Flights and visas can be added.

Do you organise group tours to Kashmir?

No. We only plan private, customised trips — your family or friends travel on your own itinerary, with your own vehicle and guide.

How do I get a price for Kashmir?

Share your dates, number of travellers and preferred hotel category on WhatsApp or through the plan-my-trip form. You'll get a personalised quote, usually the same day.

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Kashmir tour packages

Kashmir is India's most loved mountain holiday — Dal Lake houseboats in Srinagar, meadows in Pahalgam, and snow at Gulmarg, all within a short drive of each other.

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Suggested duration

6 Days

Best time to visit

March to June for tulips and pleasant weather, December to February for snow

Trip type

Private & customised

Known for

Snow, shikaras & meadows

Overview

Why travellers love Kashmir

Kashmir is India's most loved mountain holiday — Dal Lake houseboats in Srinagar, meadows in Pahalgam, and snow at Gulmarg, all within a short drive of each other.

Our suggested 6-day route runs Srinagar (2N) · Houseboat (1N) · Pahalgam (1N) · Gulmarg (1N). Nothing here is fixed — we design every Kashmir holiday privately, so you travel with your own vehicle, your own pace and an itinerary shaped around the way you like to travel. No group departures, no forced shopping stops.

Best time to visit Kashmir

March to June for tulips and pleasant weather, December to February for snow.

Things to do in Kashmir

Stay overnight on a deluxe houseboat
Ride the Gulmarg Gondola to Phase 2
Pony ride to Baisaran meadows
Shop for pashmina and saffron in Lal Chowk

Must-see

Top places in Kashmir

1Dal Lake & Shikara ride
2Gulmarg Gondola
3Betaab Valley, Pahalgam
4Sonmarg & Thajiwas Glacier
5Mughal Gardens, Srinagar

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Sample Plan

6-day Kashmir itinerary

A starting point, not a fixed package. Add nights, swap cities or slow it down — we rebuild it around you.

Day 1
Arrive in Srinagar
Private airport pickup, hotel check-in and a relaxed first evening. Your trip coordinator shares the day-by-day plan and local contact numbers.
Day 2–3
Srinagar — sightseeing at your pace
2 nights in Srinagar. Explore Dal Lake & Shikara ride with private transport, plus free time built in rather than a packed group schedule.
Day 4
Houseboat — sightseeing at your pace
1 night in Houseboat. Explore Gulmarg Gondola with private transport, plus free time built in rather than a packed group schedule.
Day 5
Pahalgam — sightseeing at your pace
1 night in Pahalgam. Explore Betaab Valley, Pahalgam with private transport, plus free time built in rather than a packed group schedule.
Day 6
Gulmarg — sightseeing at your pace
1 night in Gulmarg. Explore Sonmarg & Thajiwas Glacier with private transport, plus free time built in rather than a packed group schedule.
Day 6
Departure
Breakfast, checkout and a private transfer to the airport, timed around your flight.

What's Included

Everything handled, end to end.

Stays we'd book ourselves

Handpicked hotels and resorts in Kashmir, matched to your budget band — from comfortable 3-star to luxury.

Private transport

Airport pickups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers in a private vehicle. No sharing, no waiting for a group.

Experiences, pre-booked

Tickets and slots for the Kashmir experiences you pick, so you're not queuing on holiday.

Trains & domestic flights

We can add train or domestic flight bookings and airport assistance where useful.

A real person on WhatsApp

One coordinator who knows your trip, reachable before and during travel — not a call-centre queue.

Transparent pricing

A clear quote showing what's in and what's not, so you can compare properly before you decide.

FAQ

Kashmir travel FAQs

Common questions we get asked about planning a Kashmir holiday.

March to June for tulips and pleasant weather, December to February for snow. Because every Axplorar trip is planned privately, we also adjust the route to suit the season you can travel in.