Kashmir – Gurez Valley

Pickup & Drop

Srinagar to Srinagar

Duration

7 Nights 8 Days

Starts from

₹43,999/-per person

Overview & Highlights

Kashmir is often called Paradise on Earth, and this journey lets you experience both its popular gems and hidden treasures. Glide through Dal Lake on a romantic Shikara ride, walk hand-in-hand in the snowy meadows of Gulmarg, explore the serene valleys of Pahalgam & Sonmarg, and then escape to the tranquil Gurez Valley – a land of wooden homes, starry nights, and soulful silence.

This 7N/8D trip offers a blend of romance, adventure, culture, and offbeat experiences, making it perfect for couples, explorers, and nature lovers alike.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Srinagar | Shikara Ride & Local Tour +
  • Arrival at Srinagar Airport. Warm welcome by Green Space Holidays team.

  • Transfer to Houseboat on Dal Lake.

  • Evening Shikara Ride (1 hour) with views of floating gardens.

  • Visit Mughal Gardens: Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chashme Shahi.

  • Overnight stay in Srinagar Houseboat.

Day 2 Srinagar → Gulmarg +
  • Breakfast & drive to Gulmarg (56 km / 2 hrs).

  • Activities:

    • Gondola Ride (Asia’s highest cable car).

    • Snow activities – skiing, sledging, ATV rides (optional).

  • Evening free to enjoy snowy meadows.

  • Overnight stay in Gulmarg.

Day 3 Gulmarg → Pahalgam +
  • Breakfast & drive to Pahalgam (95 km / 3 hrs).

  • En route: Saffron fields, Apple orchards, Awantipura ruins.

  • Explore Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, Chandanwari (local cabs required).

  • Evening riverside stroll with views of Lidder River.

  • Overnight stay in Pahalgam.

Day 4 Pahalgam → Srinagar (Leisure & Shopping) +
  • Breakfast & drive back to Srinagar.

  • Explore local markets – pashmina, carpets, saffron, handicrafts.

  • Café hopping in old Srinagar.

  • Overnight stay in Srinagar.

Day 5 rinagar → Gurez Valley (via Razdan Pass) +
  • Early breakfast & drive to Gurez (125 km / 6-7 hrs).

  • Scenic views of Razdan Pass, pine forests, meadows.

  • Arrival at Dawar Village, check into homestay/guesthouse.

  • Evening by Kishanganga River with bonfire & local folk stories.

  • Overnight stay in Gurez.

Day 6 Explore Gurez Valley +
  • Breakfast at stay.

  • Visit:

    • Habba Khatoon Peak & Spring (legendary poetess of Kashmir).

    • Kishanganga River walk.

    • Tulail Valley – untouched beauty of wooden houses & alpine meadows.

  • Optional: Short trek or village walk for authentic cultural experience.

  • Overnight stay in Gurez.

Day 7 Gurez → Srinagar | Evening in Dal Lake +
  • Breakfast & drive back to Srinagar via Razdan Pass.

  • Check-in at hotel in Srinagar.

  • Evening: Free leisure time, last Shikara ride (optional).

  • Overnight stay in Srinagar.

Day 8 Departure from Srinagar +
  • Breakfast at hotel.

  • Transfer to Srinagar Airport with unforgettable memories of Kashmir & Gurez.

  • Best Season: May–October (green valleys) / Dec–Feb (snow paradise).

  • Clothing: Carry warm layers, waterproof shoes, gloves & thermals.

  • Connectivity: Gurez has limited internet & mobile network – perfect digital detox.

  • Union Cabs: Required at Pahalgam & Sonmarg.

  • Food Tip: Try authentic Wazwan, trout fish, and Kashmiri Kahwa.

  • Stay: Gurez has basic homestays/guesthouses (not luxury), but experience is unique & authentic.


🌿 With Green Space Holidays, this journey is not just a trip but a soulful story — from romantic Shikara rides in Srinagar to the silent valleys of Gurez.

  • Accommodation (7 Nights): Srinagar (3N), Gulmarg (1N), Pahalgam (1N), Gurez (2N)

  • 1 Night stay in Srinagar Houseboat

  • Meals: Breakfast & Dinner daily

  • Shikara Ride (1 hour) on Dal Lake

  • All transfers & sightseeing by private cab/tempo traveller

  • Driver allowance, parking, tolls

  • Bonfire in Gurez (subject to weather)

Inclusions

  • Accommodation (7 Nights): Srinagar (3N), Gulmarg (1N), Pahalgam (1N), Gurez (2N)

  • 1 Night stay in Srinagar Houseboat

  • Meals: Breakfast & Dinner daily

  • Shikara Ride (1 hour) on Dal Lake

  • All transfers & sightseeing by private cab/tempo traveller

  • Driver allowance, parking, tolls

  • Bonfire in Gurez (subject to weather)

Exclusions

  • Airfare/train tickets

  • Gondola rides, pony rides, skiing & adventure activities

  • Local cabs for Aru, Betaab, Chandanwari & Sonmarg Glacier

  • Entry fees at gardens/monuments

  • Lunches, snacks, and personal expenses

  • Travel insurance

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