- Ideal length
- 6 to 10 days
- Best months
- April to October
- Stays
- Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam
- Region
- India
When to Go
- Jancold
- Febcold
- Mar–
- Aprbest
- Maybest, peak
- Junbest, peak
- Julbest
- Augbest
- Sepbest
- Octbest
- Nov–
- Deccold
Best: April to October. Busiest: May to June, so book early.
- Winter: heavy snow — great for skiing in Gulmarg, but very cold and roads can close.
- Check the latest travel advisories before travel.
Where to Stay
- SrinagarStay a deluxe houseboat on Dal Lake or a lakeside hotel.
- GulmargStay a hotel near the gondola.
- PahalgamStay a riverside hotel.
Highlights
- Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Gulmarg Gondola (Phase 1 & 2)
- Mughal Gardens — Nishat and Shalimar
- Floating vegetable market at dawn
- Old city walk and Jama Masjid
- Sonamarg day trip
- Pony ride or meadow walk
- Betaab and Aru Valley
- Lidder river walk and picnic
Food
- Lunch: Kashmiri wazwan (veg: dum aloo, nadru)
- Dinner on the houseboat
We plan vegetarian and Jain options into every day of your itinerary.
See What Your Kashmir Plan Looks Like
This is a real day from a sample Kashmir plan, made by the same planner you would use, for a fictional couple: 8 days, vegetarian, an easy pace. Your plan is built from your own answers.
- Every day timed: morning, afternoon, evening
- Why each stop was picked for you
- Hotels, restaurants, transfers and every cost line in the full plan
- No sales call unless you ask for one
- MorningOld city walk and Jama MasjidWhy: you said you enjoy history & heritage
- AfternoonMughal Gardens — Nishat and ShalimarWhy: you said you enjoy history & heritage
- EveningFree evening — dinner suggestion below
Meals: Lunch: Kashmiri wazwan (veg: dum aloo, nadru); Dinner on the houseboat
The other 7 days, hotels, restaurants and costs are in your plan: ₹1,999, adjusted when you book.
Kashmir Questions
What is the best time to visit Kashmir?
April to October. Peak months are May to June, so book early for those.
How many days do I need for Kashmir?
Most travellers spend 6 to 10 days, staying in Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam.
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