Kashmir Summer Package 2026

Arrive at Srinagar Airport and meet your private chauffeur. Check in to your hotel. Evening Shikara ride on the glittering Dal Lake — the most relaxing way to arrive in Kashmir. In summer, the lake is alive with lotus blossoms and floating gardens. Welcome dinner at the hotel.

Full-day Srinagar sightseeing with your private guide. Visit Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh — the grand Mughal gardens at their summer finest. Shankaracharya Temple for panoramic valley views. Old city exploration — Jama Masjid, Shah-i-Hamdan, and Lal Chowk. Evening at Dal Lake Boulevard for shopping.

Drive to Gulmarg (56 km, ~1.5 hrs). In summer, Gulmarg's meadows are carpeted with wildflowers and the air is crisp and cool. Board the Gulmarg Gondola for Phase 1 and Phase 2 for stunning Himalayan views. Picnic in the meadows. Horse riding (optional). Return to Srinagar.

Drive to Pahalgam (95 km, ~2.5 hrs). Visit the stunning Betaab Valley — named after the Bollywood film shot here. Lush green meadows, clear Lidder River, and snow-capped peaks in the background. Riverside picnic lunch. Visit Aru Village for a glimpse of Kashmiri rural life. Return to Srinagar.

Return to Pahalgam for deeper exploration. Aru Valley — a tranquil alpine meadow accessible by a scenic drive and short walk, favored by trekkers and nature lovers. Chandanwari — the base camp for the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage, with snow patches even in summer. Picnic lunch amidst meadows.

Drive to Sonamarg — the Meadow of Gold (87 km from Srinagar). Visit the Thajiwas Glacier by pony or on foot — a highlight for families with children. The glacier remains accessible even in summer. Scenic lunch by the Sindh River. Return to Srinagar. Evening farewell dinner and souvenir shopping.

Post-breakfast check-out. Private transfer to Srinagar Airport. Tour concludes with beautiful summer memories of the Kashmir Valley — India's perfect cool getaway.