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Kashmir Family Holiday with Doodhpathri, 4 Nights 5 Days

4N / 5D
  • 3Nights in
    Srinagar
  • 1Night in
    Pahalgam

Gulmarg and Doodhpathri as easy day trips from Srinagar, then two nights by the Lidder River in Pahalgam, so the children get a slower pace.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  1. Srinagar 3 nights
  2. Pahalgam 1 night
01
Day 1
Night in Srinagar

Arrive in Srinagar: Mughal gardens & shikara ride

Our driver meets you at Srinagar Airport. Visit Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, then take a shikara ride on Dal Lake.

Airport pickup Mughal gardens Shikara ride

Places on this day

  • Nishat BaghNishat BaghThe largest Mughal garden, built in 1633 in terraces down to Dal Lake.
  • Dal LakeDal LakeHouseboats, floating gardens and shikara rides in the heart of Srinagar.
Dal Lake
Dal Lake
02
Day 2
Night in Srinagar

Gulmarg Trip

After breakfast, proceed to Gulmarg, known for its meadows, snow-covered peaks, Gondola rides and skiing. In summer it is a favourite for trekkers, golfers and nature lovers. Keep yourself engaged with activities through the day.

Gondola Snow and meadows

Places on this day

  • GulmargGulmargHigh meadow at about 2,650 m: ski slopes in winter, flowers in summer.
  • Gulmarg GondolaGulmarg GondolaCable car to Kongdoori (Phase 1) and Apharwat (Phase 2).
Gulmarg
Gulmarg
03
Day 3
Night in Srinagar

Doodhpathri Trip

After breakfast, proceed to Doodhpathri, a serene meadow known for its green landscapes, rolling hills and clear streams. It is ideal for nature walks, picnics and horse riding.

Meadows Pony rides

Places on this day

  • DoodhpathriDoodhpathriThe "valley of milk": green meadows and a fast stream in Budgam.
Doodhpathri
Doodhpathri
04
Day 4
Night in Pahalgam

Srinagar to Pahalgam via Pampore & Awantipora

Drive past the Pampore saffron fields, the Awantipora temple ruins and apple orchards to Pahalgam. Evening walk by the Lidder River.

Saffron fields Awantipora ruins Lidder River

Places on this day

  • Awantipora ruinsAwantipora ruinsStone temples built by King Avantivarman in the 9th century.
  • Apple orchardsApple orchardsThe road to Pahalgam runs past orchards. Apples ripen from August to October.
  • PahalgamPahalgamPine-forest town on the Lidder River, the base for Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari.
Lidder River
Lidder River
05
Day 5
Farewell

Departure from Srinagar

After breakfast, our driver drops you at Srinagar Airport (about 2.5 hours from Pahalgam).

Airport drop

Included

  • 3 nights Srinagar, 1 night Pahalgam
  • Private cab with driver for the whole trip, sized for your group
  • Fuel, tolls, parking and driver allowance
  • Srinagar Airport pickup and drop
  • One shikara ride on Dal Lake

Not included

  • Meals, unless you add them in the price box
  • Flights and trains
  • Gulmarg Gondola tickets (booked online)
  • Local union vehicles in Pahalgam and Sonamarg, unless added
  • Pony rides, garden tickets and personal expenses

Good to know

  • Snow depends on the weather. Gulmarg usually has snow from December to March, and Sonamarg's Zero Point often keeps snow into early summer.
  • Gulmarg Gondola tickets are sold only online by the J&K Cable Car Corporation and can sell out. Book them as early as you can; we help you choose the slot.
  • Pahalgam's Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari, and Sonamarg's Zero Point, are reached in local union vehicles. Add them in the price box if you want them included.
  • Carry a government photo ID. Only postpaid SIM cards from other states work in Kashmir.

Cancellation

More than 20 days before arrival
Change or cancel with no charge.
Within 20 days of arrival
50% of the package cost is charged.
No-show
Treated as a cancellation; the same charges apply.

Always included when you book with us

  • No booking-site commissionYou book direct with a local operator in Srinagar.
  • Free changesChange or cancel free up to 20 days before arrival.
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