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Kashmir at a Glance (8 Days) - Small Group Tour | Forward Travel | Forward Travel

Kashmir at a Glance

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Srinagar, India → Srinagar, India

Country: India
Start: Srinagar, India
End: Srinagar, India
Date: Flexible
Duration: 8 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery
Physical rating: Easy
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners
Transport: Private AC Toyota Innova, shikara boat, gondola, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Ride a Shikara across Dal Lake in Srinagar.
Explore Srinagar’s Mughal gardens and old-city heritage lanes.
Visit Gulmarg’s alpine meadows and optional Gondola viewpoints.
Discover the 8th-century Naranag Temple complex.
Drive through the Sindh Valley to Sonamarg.
Walk through Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, and Chandanwari in Pahalgam.
Visit Shankaracharya Temple overlooking Srinagar.
Observe Kashmiri papier-mâché, pashmina, and walnut wood craftsmanship.
Explore markets, riverside towns, and Himalayan landscapes.
Experience Kashmir’s orchards, pine forests, lakes, and mountain valleys.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation throughout the tour
All airport transfers, transport, and sightseeing by private AC Toyota Innova
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Entry fees and special experiences listed in the itinerary
Two-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake in Srinagar
Guided heritage walk through Srinagar’s old city
Services of a full-time English-speaking guide
Two bottles of mineral water per person per day
Government taxes and service charges

Exclusions

International and domestic airfares
Visa fees and visa processing
Optional tours and activities not listed in the itinerary
Meals and snacks not specified in the itinerary
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Personal expenses including laundry, shopping, phone calls, and tips
Travel insurance
Camera fees or personal activity charges where applicable

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want a relaxed introduction to Kashmir’s landscapes and culture.
Enjoy scenic drives, lakes, gardens, and mountain towns.
Prefer light walking over strenuous trekking.
Interested in Kashmiri history, crafts, and local life.
Want a balance of nature, culture, and leisure time.
Enjoy photography, heritage walks, and slow travel experiences.
Appreciate comfortable accommodation and private transport.
Want high-altitude trekking or adventure-focused itineraries.
Prefer fast-paced travel with many destinations in a short time.
Dislike winding mountain roads and long scenic drives.
Want nightlife-focused or luxury resort-style holidays throughout.
Have mobility limitations that make uneven walking surfaces difficult.

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Kashmir at a Glance

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Srinagar – Gulmarg

Day 2: Gulmarg

Day 3: Gulmarg – Srinagar

Day 4: Srinagar

Day 5: Srinagar – Sonamarg – Srinagar

Day 6: Srinagar – Pahalgam

Day 7: Pahalgam

Day 8: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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