This six-night route adds Sonamarg's glacier scenery and the dramatic approach toward Zoji La to the standard Kashmir circuit.
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This six-night route adds Sonamarg's glacier scenery and the dramatic approach toward Zoji La to the standard Kashmir circuit. It suits travellers who want an extra dose of high-mountain grandeur alongside the valley classics, and is best when the Sonamarg road is open from May to September. The arc runs from the Dal Lake houseboat, up to the Gulmarg gondola, on to Sonamarg's meadows and Thajiwas Glacier, and finishes in Pahalgam's pine valleys. Terrain spans the lake basin, alpine meadows and a glacier excursion, with scenic mountain drives. Expect a houseboat night, the gondola Phase 1, the Thajiwas Glacier by pony or on foot, and Pahalgam's Aru and Betaab valleys. The pace is varied and scenic. Best in summer and early autumn, when all the mountain roads are reliably open. starting at INR 25,000 per person. Covers Srinagar 2N (1 houseboat), Gulmarg 1N, Sonamarg 1N, Pahalgam 2N.
Land at Srinagar and transfer to your hotel. Take an afternoon shikara ride across Dal Lake past floating gardens and houseboats, with an evening by the water.
Tour the Mughal Gardens of Shalimar, Nishat and Chashme Shahi, then move to a traditional houseboat for the night, with a Kashmiri dinner served onboard.
Drive about two hours to Gulmarg and ride the gondola Phase 1 to Kongdori for high-meadow and mountain views. Spend the night in the resort town surrounded by pine forest.
Drive to Sonamarg, the meadow of gold, along the Sindh river valley. Settle into the alpine setting, gateway to the Zoji La pass and the high peaks of the Himalayas.
Take a pony ride or walk up to the Thajiwas Glacier viewpoint, weather permitting, then drive on to Pahalgam, settling into the pine-clad valley town by evening.
Explore the Aru and Betaab valleys by local taxi as required, with time for short walks, pony rides and photographs amid meadows and mountain streams.
Drive back to Srinagar airport, a few hours away, for your onward flight.
Mid-April to early November. December-March it is closed by snow on Zoji La.
Yes - a 4 km trek or pony ride from Sonamarg town. Allow 4-5 hours round trip.
May-June and September-October. Avoid heavy monsoon late July-August when landslides close the highway.
Yes from Sonamarg - the highway continues over Zoji La to Kargil (4-5 hrs). Add 3-5 days for Leh-Ladakh.
Yes for the town and viewpoints. Glacier trek can be done by pony for those who can't walk.
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