Kashmir – Full Circuit Trekking Tour Package – Deluxe trekking in Kashmir, India

You arrive at Srinagar (International Airport) in the morning.

You will be picked up by taxi and taken to your houseboat on Srinagar’s Nigeen Lake.

A personal taxi awaits you to take you to the following sights:

• Shalimar Bagh
• Nishat Bagh
• Pari Mahal

When you return, a Shikara will take you back to your houseboat for your dinner, an enjoyable evening, and for a good night’s rest – which you will definitely appreciate!

For breakfast sample the tasty fresh baked lavaas or girda, a “must try” while in Kashmir.

After breakfast, get ready for the day. You will be dropped at the next Ghat afterwards.

A taxi will pick you up to take you to Hazratbal Shrine*. Afterwards your driver will transport you to the Ghat next to the Shrine where you will be taken by a Shikara to Chaar Chinari island.

When your return you will be visiting the following sights:

• Hari Parbat
• Jamia Masjid*

(* you may alternatively visit other destinations such as  Shankaracharya temple or Shri Chakreshwari, or a shopping tour or visit to Srinagar’s town center around Lal Chowk etc.)

Please feel free to stop in between for lunch whenever you want.

At the end of the day your taxi will take you back to the Ghat next to your houseboat: enjoy your dinner and sleep well!

This trip is only possible during the snow-free season.

Have an early breakfast so that there is enough time for your day trip to Sonamarg. A taxi will pick you up then at the ghat next to your houseboat and take you to Sonamarg.

On the way you pass …

• Barwalla Waterfall
• Sindh View Environment Park
• Gagangair Park

Consider visiting these places on the way back so that you have enough time in Sonmarg. Your taxi will be at your disposal for this full day.

After lunch, prepare to…

• Trek to Thajiwas Glacier

Thajiwas Glacier is THE tourist attraction in Sonamarg and a horse would probably take you there blindfolded. The distance to  Thajiwas Glacier is  about 5 km, one way, 90 min. Your driver may arrange horses for you. As this is a trek, you may use your horses to carry your bags :). The shortest starting point for this ride to Thajiwas Glacier would be here. Your driver may either drop you there or you could decide ahead of time to park at a hotel where you will perhaps have lunch later on.

Depending on the season, you’ll be able to see some snow and even have a sleigh ride.

After returning, your taxi driver would take you back to your houseboat in Srinagar where you would have your dinner.

Congratulations, you made it! After lots of fresh air and exercise you should sleep well!

After breakfast at your houseboat, a taxi will pick you up and take you to your hotel in Gulmarg.

When you arrive, you will receive a welcome drink and a little snack.

For the afternoon a one hour horse ride awaits you. Your hotel will organise this trip for you.

If you have sufficient time, we suggest a shorter walk to get to know Gulmarg. You can click here to view our proposed trip (approx. 90 min/6.5 km).

This could be an excellent preparation for the big climb tomorrow.

There are of course plenty other options to walk/explore in Gulmarg such as:

• Gulmarg Children’s Park / Boat ride
• Cycling

Have dinner at your hotel. Please get a good night’s rest for an early start tomorrow.

After an early breakfast your big climb awaits you. Please let your hotel know which Gondola trips from the options below you would like to enjoy. Three Gondola trips are included in this package. Please inform your hotel a day in advance, so that they can organise accordingly. You may want to leave your hotel around 7 am if you choose the medium or advanced levels.

Depending on your fitness please choose the following trekking trips:  

• Easy level (3 km/400 m difference in altitude): Hike from Gulmarg to Kangdori (Phase 1) and Gondola ride from Kangdori (Phase 1) to Apharwat (Phase 2) and return to Kangdori (Phase 1) to Gulmarg.
• Medium level (7 km/1280 m difference in altitude): Hike from Gulmarg to Kangdori (Phase 1) to Apharwat (Phase 2), then Gondola ride to Kangdori (Phase 1) to Gulmarg. (This trip is only possible during the snow-free season)
• Advanced level (10 km/1680 m difference in altitude): Hike from Gulmarg to Kangdori (Phase 1) to Apharwat (Phase 2), then Gondola ride to Kangdori (Phase 1) and hike back to Gulmarg. (This trip is only possible during the snow-free season)

After such a long trek, you definitely deserve a rest! Well done!

If the weather is fine and the sky cloudless, please step out into the dark after dinner to observe the stunning starry sky!

After breakfast, consider taking a ATV ride, which is arranged by your hotel. You may tell your driver that he is not needed for 15 minutes.

Say farewell now to Gulmarg and get ready for a long  journey to Pahalgam.

On the way via Anantnag you pass …

• The Saffron fields near Pampore
• Anantnag
• Sun temple called “Martand” (6 km after Anantanag)
• Lidder river valley

At the hotel receive a welcome drink and a little snack.

If you have not had lunch yet, get ready for it in order to start your “Bollywood trip”!

Your hotel will arrange a taxi to take you to the following sights:

• Chandanwadi (family valley) with suggested activities like walking and hiking, riding a sleigh (seasonal), pony riding
• Betaab Valley (famous for Bollywood films) with activities like zip-wire, park visit, walking and hiking

After such a long day, you definitely deserve a good’s night rest, and of course a delicious dinner

This trip is only possible during the snow-free season.

Today please get up early for this trip, so that you can leave perhaps by around 8 am to visit “Lidderwat Valley”. Your hotel will arrange a taxi to drop you to a village called Aru which is about 30 minutes distant from Pahalgam.  Either in Pahalgam or Aru please get enough food and water for a full day of hiking. 

At Aru Valley your driver will arrange guides and horses for another spectacular trek. Of course, you may use your horses to carry your bags.

The hike from Aru to Lidderwat Valley is about 9 km (one way), which may take you around 2.5-4 hrs depending on your hiking speed. This trek is probably the most scenic one you find in Kashmir: have your camera handy! If you like you can click here for a rough overview.

Congratulations, you made it, after a long day of fresh air and exercise. You should “Sleep well”!

Have breakfast at the hotel in Pahalgam. After checking out, your taxi will be waiting for your return trip to Srinagar International Airport.

On your way back to Srinagar we would suggest a shortcut via the so called “Apple/Walnut Valley” which gives you an impression of Kashmir’s famous horticulture. In addition, you may ask your driver to stop at the following sights:

• Cricket factory in Sangam
• Avantiswami Temple ruins in Awantipora

We hope you have had a pleasant and relaxing stay – share your memories with your loved ones and kindly recommend us!