Shikara boats on Dal Lake, Srinagar — Kashmir Family Holiday — Srinagar, Sonmarg, Gulmarg & Pahalgam
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Kashmir Family Holiday — Srinagar, Sonmarg, Gulmarg & Pahalgam

Six nights covering all four valley bases at a pace children can handle, with snow play at Sonmarg, the Gulmarg gondola and easy river walks in Pahalgam.

4.7 (74) 7D / 6N Kashmir, India From ₹32,500 per person

About this journey

Overview

The full valley circuit, spaced so nobody is stuck in a car all day. You base in Srinagar for three nights and run a day trip to Sonmarg's glacier meadows, then move to Gulmarg for the gondola and finish beside the Lidder in Pahalgam. Hotels are chosen for family rooms, reliable heating and food that works for fussier eaters. We include the local union cabs and pony charges that usually appear as surprise costs, plus a shikara ride the kids will remember longer than any monument. Your driver stays with you throughout and knows where to stop for hot noon chai.

Trip highlights

  • Arrival and easy first evening in Srinagar
  • Sonmarg day trip through the Sindh valley
  • city crafts
  • Move to Gulmarg for meadows and gondola
  • Gulmarg to Pahalgam, saffron and ruins
  • Lidder valley: Betaab, Aru and Chandanwari

7 days planned

Day-by-day itinerary

Airport pick-up and check-in near the Dal. A gentle first day at altitude: a shikara ride to the floating vegetable market side of the lake, then dinner and an early night to settle the family in.

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What's included

Inclusions

  • 6 nights accommodation on twin sharing in family-friendly hotels
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Private SUV or tempo traveller with driver throughout
  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure
  • Sonmarg day trip with driver waiting time
  • One shikara ride on Dal Lake for the family
  • Local union cab charges at Gulmarg and Pahalgam
  • Mughal garden entry tickets
  • Toll, parking, road tax and driver allowances
  • 24x7 Rare Holidays support line during the trip

Exclusions

  • Airfare and train tickets to and from the start city
  • Lunches and beverages unless specified in inclusions
  • Personal expenses, tips, laundry and phone bills
  • Travel insurance and any medical costs
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
  • Rate changes due to peak-date or festival surcharges

Where you sleep

Accommodation details

Total nights
6 nights
Properties
3 hotels
Average rating
3.3 star
Board basis
Breakfast and dinner
Hotel Comrade Inn / similar

Hotel Comrade Inn / similar

Srinagar

3 nights Family room for four Breakfast and dinner
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Heating
  • Free parking

Central to the boulevard, with connecting rooms available for larger families.

Hotel Hilltop / similar

Hotel Hilltop / similar

Gulmarg

1 night Deluxe family room Breakfast and dinner
  • Meadow views
  • Indoor lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Heating

Five minutes from the gondola queue in season.

Hotel Pine Spring / similar

Hotel Pine Spring / similar

Pahalgam

2 nights Deluxe room, valley view Breakfast and dinner
  • Garden
  • Restaurant
  • Heating
  • Kids-friendly menu

Quiet setting a short drive from the Pahalgam market.

Hotels shown are our preferred properties. On sold-out dates we substitute a stay of the same or higher category and confirm it with you before booking.

Payments & policies

Good to know

Payment schedule

25% at the time of booking, balance 30 days before departure. All payments by bank transfer or UPI.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure. 30–15 days: 25% of the trip cost. Within 15 days: 100% of the trip cost.

Visa and documents

Passport valid for at least six months beyond travel. Our visa desk handles filing and documentation.

Availability

Departures available through the season, subject to hotel and flight availability at the time of booking.

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