Kashmir Winter Backpacking – Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonamarg & Pahalgam
Discover Kashmir's winter beauty through a scenic journey covering Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam. Experience snow-covered landscapes, famous valleys, Mughal gardens and a relaxing Dal Lake Shikara ride.
Includes an overnight Delhi–Jammu transfer before Day 1 and an overnight Jammu–Delhi return after Day 6. Delhi arrival is after the sixth sightseeing day.
The places. The moments.
Journey highlights
- Gulmarg and views towards Kongdori/Apharwat
- Sonamarg and Sind Valley
- Pahalgam, Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari
- Mughal gardens and Hazratbal Mosque
- Dal Lake Shikara ride
- One night in a Srinagar houseboat
Find the right sharing option
Package prices
Indicative prices are per person, excluding 5% GST. Your final ExploreYatri quote depends on the selected departure, sharing option and confirmed services.
Standard edition · from Delhi
- Double sharing
- ₹23,499+ 5% GST / person₹24,673.95 incl. GST
- Triple sharing
- ₹21,499+ 5% GST / person₹22,573.95 incl. GST
- Quad sharing
- On request
Includes the Delhi departure option. Christmas and New Year batch prices may be higher; confirm your final quote.
Standard edition · from Jammu/Srinagar
- Double sharing
- ₹21,499+ 5% GST / person₹22,573.95 incl. GST
- Triple sharing
- ₹19,499+ 5% GST / person₹20,473.95 incl. GST
- Quad sharing
- On request
Alternative joining-point tariff; Delhi transfers are not included in this rate. Confirm the exact meeting point and holiday supplement.
A little adventure, every day
Your day-wise itinerary
Overnight journeys and arrival days are shown separately from the core stay duration.
Day 0Delhi to Jammu Overnight Journey
Board the overnight bus from the designated Delhi departure point to Jammu.
Day 1Jammu to Srinagar
Transfer from Jammu to Srinagar by the planned local vehicle. Check in and relax after the journey. Dinner and overnight stay in a Srinagar hotel.
Day 2Gulmarg Day Excursion
Travel to Gulmarg to explore the winter scenery and ski slopes. Optional Gondola rides, sledging, pony rides and ATV rides are at additional cost and subject to operation. Return to Srinagar for dinner and the overnight stay.
Day 3Sonamarg Excursion
Drive through the scenic Sind Valley to Sonamarg. Explore the snowy landscapes; a pony visit towards Thajiwas Glacier is optional and payable separately. Return to Srinagar for the night.
Day 4Srinagar to Pahalgam
Drive to Pahalgam along the Lidder River valley. Visit Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari, subject to road conditions and local transport arrangements. Dinner and overnight stay in Pahalgam.
Day 5Pahalgam to Srinagar; City Sightseeing
Return to Srinagar and visit Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Hazratbal Mosque. Enjoy views around Dal Lake, with a stop associated with Shankaracharya Temple when time permits. Check into the houseboat and take a one-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake. Dinner and overnight stay on the houseboat.
Day 6Srinagar to Jammu; Return to Delhi
Check out and travel back from Srinagar to Jammu. Board the overnight return bus for Delhi.
Plan with clarity
What's in your package
Standard inclusions
- Delhi–Jammu–Delhi Volvo bus transfers
- Local transport and sightseeing as described
- Five nights of accommodation: three Srinagar hotel nights, one Pahalgam hotel night and one houseboat night
- Ten meals: five breakfasts and five dinners
- One-hour Shikara ride
- Trip coordinator
- Pahalgam union taxi for Aru Valley, Betaab Valley and Chandanwari
- Driver allowance, tolls and parking
Standard exclusions
- GST as applicable
- Sightseeing entry fees and Gondola tickets
- Additional snow-chain or four-wheel-drive vehicles if required by heavy snowfall
- Airport pickup or drop
- Early hotel check-in
- Travel insurance and personal spending such as tips, porterage and laundry
- Lunch and meals not specified in inclusions
- Airfare, rail fare or other transport beyond listed transfers
- Additional accommodation, food and travel costs due to delays, cancellations, roadblocks or natural disruptions
Before you set off
Good to know
- Festive departure dates are not yet confirmed. Contact ExploreYatri for a seasonal itinerary and available travel dates.
- Gondola, sledging and other snow activities are optional and charged separately.
- Sightseeing, trekking and road access depend on weather, snow and local permissions. Additional winter transport or changes may be necessary.
Review ExploreYatri's booking terms & conditions before confirming your trip.