Overview

Step beyond the postcard Kashmir and into the valley most travelers never reach. This journey pairs the iconic — Dal Lake shikaras, Pahalgam meadows, Gulmarg’s snow peaks — with Gurez Valley, a remote Himalayan pocket near the Line of Control, reached via the dramatic Razdan Pass. Expect houseboat nights on Dal Lake, log-wood Dard villages, saffron fields, and a Gondola ride to 14,500 ft. This is Kashmir for travelers who want the classic circuit and the road less taken.

Route: Srinagar → Gurez Valley → Pahalgam → Srinagar → Gulmarg (Daytrip) → Srinagar

Tour Highlights

• Sunset Shikara ride on Dal Lake, Srinagar
• Drive over Razdan Pass (11,672 ft) — one of India’s most adrenaline-pumping roads
• Explore Gurez Valley — Dawar village, log-wood houses, and the Dard community
• Visit Habba Khatoon Peak and its spring, named after Kashmir’s legendary poetess
• Drive-through Izamarg meadows, saffron fields, and apple orchards en route to Pahalgam
• Pahalgam — Bollywood’s favourite valley, plus Chandanwari, Betaab & Aru Valley
• Gulmarg Gondola — ride to Khilanmarg (10,500 ft) and Affarwat (14,500 ft)
• Leisure time for shopping in Srinagar’s local markets
• Houseboat stay on Dal Lake — a Kashmir signature experience