Srinagar in 2, 3 or 5 days: which trip should you pick?
What each trip length covers in Srinagar, what it costs, and when to add a nearby town.
The short answer
- 4 days — Srinagar plus an unhurried Gulmarg (from ₹24,999 / person)
- 5 days — Srinagar plus an unhurried Gulmarg (from ₹26,999 / person)
- 6 days — Srinagar plus an unhurried Pahalgam (from ₹33,999 / person)
4 days: Kashmir in Winter — 4 Days of Gulmarg Snow, Skiing & Dal Lake
- Day 1Arrival & Dal Lake — Airport pickup, Shikara ride, Houseboat dinner
- Day 2Up to Gulmarg & first snow — Drive to Gulmarg, Ski lesson 1, Free
- Day 3Gondola & ski day — Gulmarg Gondola, Ski lesson 2 or snow walk
- Day 4Back to Srinagar & departure — Drive down, Airport drop
Highlights: Two nights in Gulmarg, so you get more than one shot at good snow · Beginner ski lessons with certified instructors, gear included · The Gondola, weather permitting.
See the 4-day trip · from ₹24,9995 days: Kashmir in 5 Days — Srinagar Houseboats, Gulmarg Gondola & Pahalgam
- Day 1Arrival, Dal Lake & the gardens — Airport pickup, Mughal gardens, Shikara at sunset
- Day 2Old city & a houseboat night — Old Srinagar walk, Floating market & lake life, Houseboat dinner
- Day 3Up to Gulmarg — Drive to Gulmarg, Gondola phase 1, Meadow walk
- Day 4Gulmarg to Pahalgam — Drive to Pahalgam, Betaab & Aru valleys, Lidder riverside
- Day 5Pahalgam & departure — Riverside morning, Drive to Srinagar & drop
Highlights: A night on a Dal Lake houseboat with carved walnut interiors · The Gulmarg Gondola, one of the world's highest cable cars · Betaab and Aru valleys around Pahalgam.
See the 5-day trip · from ₹26,9996 days: Kashmir in 6 Days — Srinagar, Sonmarg, Gulmarg & Pahalgam for Families
- Day 1Arrival & the gardens — Pickup and check-in, Nishat & Shalimar
- Day 2Sonmarg day trip — Drive to Sonmarg, Thajiwas area
- Day 3Old city & houseboat night — Old Srinagar walk, Shikara & floating market, Houseboat dinner
- Day 4Gulmarg — Gondola phase 1
- Day 5To Pahalgam — Drive to Pahalgam, Betaab Valley
- Day 6Aru & departure — Aru Valley
Highlights: A slower version of the classic circuit, with two nights in Pahalgam · Sonmarg and the Thajiwas glacier as a day trip · Shikara rides, gardens and a houseboat night children love.
See the 6-day trip · from ₹33,999When to go
April to June for gardens and blossom, July to September for cool escapes from the plains, and December to February for snow and skiing at Gulmarg.
Getting there
Srinagar airport has daily flights from Delhi and other metros. The road from Jammu takes about 8–9 hrs and can close in bad weather. Our trips start and end at Srinagar International Airport or the city centre.
Questions travellers ask
How many days are enough for Srinagar?
Three days covers Srinagar's main sights, food and a hands-on experience at an easy pace. Two days works for a quick weekend; take five if you also want to see Gulmarg.
What is the best time to visit Srinagar?
April to June for gardens and blossom, July to September for cool escapes from the plains, and December to February for snow and skiing at Gulmarg.
How do I reach Srinagar?
Srinagar airport has daily flights from Delhi and other metros. The road from Jammu takes about 8–9 hrs and can close in bad weather.
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