Lakes, Meadows & Living Stories – A Family Journey Through Kashmir
Trip Highlights
Discover the amazing experiences waiting for you on this journey
Shikara ride on Dal Lake at golden hour
Floating vegetable market & early morning cycling around Srinagar
Gondola ride to Gulmarg Phase II & ATV rides in Strawberry Valley
Riverside trout meal & Kashmiri apple tasting in Pahalgam
Scenic walks in Aru & Betaab Valleys
Local encounters: willow bat makers, Himalayan cheesemakers & old Srinagar shopkeepers
Balanced mix of gentle adventure, family bonding & cultural warmth
Daily Itinerary
Srinagar – A Shikara Welcome
Arrive in Srinagar and settle into your charming lakeside stay.
In the evening, float into stillness on a Shikara as Dal Lake turns to gold beneath the Kashmir sky. Overnight in Srinagar.
Srinagar – Pedals, Petals & Perspective
Visit the floating vegetable market at dawn.
Cycle around the lake, stopping for chai and quiet moments. Explore Mughal gardens, the Tulip Garden (in season), and Hazratbal Mosque.
End with sunset from Shankaracharya Temple and a walk through Old Srinagar. Overnight in Srinagar.
Gulmarg – Meadows of Magic
Take the Gondola up to Phase II in Gulmarg, trek to Alpather Lake if you're feeling adventurous, or enjoy ATV/snowbike rides through summer meadows or snowy stretches.
Visit Strawberry Valley and Drung Waterfall before returning to Srinagar. Overnight in Srinagar.
Pahalgam – Rivers, Farms & Fireplaces
Drive along the Lidder River toward Pahalgam.
En route, stop at a willow bat factory and seasonal apple orchards. Try trout fishing at a riverside farm and enjoy your fresh catch cooked for lunch.
End the day in Pahalgam’s crisp, pine-scented calm. Overnight in Pahalgam.
Aru, Cheese & Valley Stories
Spend the morning in Aru Valley, a meadow that breathes slow peace.
Stop at a local cheese-making unit in the hills. Then explore Betaab Valley, where rivers hum and cliffs tower.
Return to Pahalgam for a cozy final night in the hills.
Until Next Time
Enjoy a slow breakfast before the drive back to the airport.
Kashmir doesn’t say goodbye—it lingers.
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